Madagascar vs Central African Republic, 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.
- 4': Sandro Trémoulet (Madagascar) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 43': Melky-Jerede Ndokomandji (Central African Republic) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 45': Fourth official has announced 3 minutes of added time.
- 45'+2': Goal! Madagascar 1, Central African Republic 0. Warren Caddy (Madagascar) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by El Hadary Raheriniaina.
- 45'+4': First Half ends, Madagascar 1, Central African Republic 0.
- 45': Second Half begins Madagascar 1, Central African Republic 0.
- 45': Substitution, Central African Republic. Flory Yangao replaces Chris Mbaï Assem.
- 45': Substitution, Central African Republic. Louis Mafouta replaces Isaac Ngoma.
- 57': Substitution, Central African Republic. Ghislain Mounguide replaces Melky-Jerede Ndokomandji.
- 59': Goal! Madagascar 2, Central African Republic 0. Arnaud Randrianantenaina (Madagascar) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the high centre of the goal. Assisted by El Hadary Raheriniaina.
- 64': Substitution, Central African Republic. Dimitri Kogbeto replaces Kenny Kima Beyissa.
- 65': Substitution, Madagascar. Hakim Abdallah replaces Warren Caddy.
- 65': Substitution, Madagascar. Lalaina Rafanomezantsoa replaces Marco Ilaimaharitra.
- 73': Substitution, Madagascar. Bryan Adinany replaces El Hadary Raheriniaina.
- 74': Substitution, Central African Republic. Christian Yawanendji-Malipangou replaces Moustapha Djimet.
- 83': Substitution, Madagascar. Andy Pelmard replaces Ehsan Kari.
- 83': Substitution, Madagascar. Mamisoa Rakotoson replaces Clément Couturier.
- 90': Fourth official has announced 4 minutes of added time.
- 90'+4': Second Half ends, Madagascar 2, Central African Republic 0.
- 0': Match ends, Madagascar 2, Central African Republic 0.
Game Information
Venue: Stade Larbi Zaouli
Location: Casablanca, Morocco
Attendance: 450
WCQ - CAF Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ghana | 8 | +11 | 19 |
| 2 | Madagascar | 8 | +7 | 16 |
| 3 | Comoros | 8 | +1 | 15 |
| 4 | Mali | 8 | +6 | 12 |
Line-Ups
Madagascar (4-3-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Geordan Dupire (GK) |
| 20 | Arnaud Randrianantenaina |
| 5 | Sandro Tremoulet  |
| 18 | Jean-Pierre Morgan |
| 2 | Rado Rabemananjara |
| 6 | Marco Ilaimaharitra |
| 14 | Clement Couturier |
| 15 | Ehsan Kari |
| 9 | Warren Caddy |
| 11 | El Hadary Raheriniaina |
| 7 | Rayan Raveloson |
Central African Republic (3-5-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 16 | Mauril Abimala (GK) |
| 6 | Amos Youga |
| 21 | Chris Mbaï Assem |
| 4 | Chérubin Basse |
| 19 | Melky-Jerede Ndokomandji |
| 13 | Gabriel Oualengbe |
| 23 | Hugo Gambor |
| 14 | Léonce Namgbema |
| 2 | Kenny Kima Beyissa |
| 7 | Isaac Ngoma |
| 11 | Moustapha Djimet |
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