Madagascar vs Mali, 2026 World Cup Qualifying - CAF, Group Stage
· FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAFAbout
Madagascar are hosting Mali
at FNB Stadium, Johannesburg, South Africa, starting on
. The match is a part of the FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF.
Match Timeline
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 0': First Half begins.
- 16': Louis Démoléon (Madagascar) is shown the red card for violent conduct.
- 39': Ibrahim Amada (Madagascar) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 45': Fourth official has announced 4 minutes of added time.
- 45'+4': First Half ends, Madagascar 0, Mali 0.
- 45': Second Half begins Madagascar 0, Mali 0.
- 61': Mamadou Fofana (Mali) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 69': Substitution, Madagascar. Angelo Andreas Andrianantenaina replaces Carolus Andriamatsinoro.
- 69': Substitution, Madagascar. Tokinantenaina Randriatsiferana replaces Loïc Lapoussin.
- 71': Substitution, Mali. Adama Traoré replaces Aliou Dieng.
- 71': Substitution, Mali. Dorgeles Nene replaces Kamory Doumbia.
- 83': Substitution, Madagascar. Thierno Millimono replaces Titouan Fortun.
- 88': Substitution, Mali. Moussa Sylla replaces Salim Diakité.
- 90': Fourth official has announced 9 minutes of added time.
- 90': Substitution, Mali. Youssoufou Niakaté replaces Lassine Sinayoko.
- 90'+4': Substitution, Madagascar. Arnaud Randrianantenaina replaces Tendry Randrianarijaona.
- 90'+8': Sonny Laiton (Madagascar) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 90'+9': Second Half ends, Madagascar 0, Mali 0.
- 0': Match ends, Madagascar 0, Mali 0.
Game Information
Competition: FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF
Venue: FNB Stadium
Location: Johannesburg, South Africa
Venue: FNB Stadium
Location: Johannesburg, South Africa
WCQ - CAF Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ghana | 10 | +17 | 25 |
| 2 | Madagascar | 10 | +5 | 19 |
| 3 | Mali | 10 | +11 | 18 |
| 4 | Comoros | 10 | -1 | 15 |
Line-Ups
Madagascar (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 23 | Sonny Laiton (GK) |
| 21 | Thomas Fontaine |
| 20 | Louis Démoléon |
| 3 | Titouan Fortun |
| 12 | Rado Rabemananjara |
| 7 | Rayan Raveloson |
| 14 | Clement Couturier |
| 15 | Ibrahim Amada |
| 19 | Tendry Randrianarijaona |
| 10 | Loic Lapoussin |
| 2 | Andria |
Mali (4-4-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 16 | Djigui Diarra (GK) |
| 5 | Modibo Sagnan |
| 12 | Mohamed Camara |
| 21 | Daouda Guindo |
| 13 | Salim Diakite |
| 15 | Mamadou Fofana |
| 23 | Aliou Dieng |
| 20 | Lassine Sinayoko |
| 11 | Lassana Coulibaly |
| 10 | Kamory Doumbia |
| 9 | El Bilal Toure |
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