Madagascar vs Mali, 2026 World Cup Qualifying - CAF, Group Stage
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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
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 |
WCQ - CAF News
Africa's World Cup qualifying campaign has seen nine teams secure their places at next year's tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico. However, for four CAF teams, including Nigeria, there's still a glimmer of hope.
Nigeria will not be going ahead with planned friendlies against Venezuela and Colombia in the USA next month, after the Super Eagles qualified for the World Cup playoffs which take place in Morocco at the same time.
Spain still topped the FIFA men's world rankings, with Germany back on track to be a top-seeded team in the World Cup finals draw on Dec. 5.
Victor Osimhen plundered a hat trick and substitute Frank Onyeka scored a pile driver as Nigeria routed Benin in Uyo, to keep their FIFA World Cup qualifying hopes alive.
South Africa's performance to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup is symbolic of the resilience that coach Hugo Broos has instilled in the team.