FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF

Chad vs Central African Republic, 2026 World Cup Qualifying - CAF, Group Stage

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  • 53': Célestin Ecua
  • 87': Marius Mouandilmadji
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  • 3': Delphin Mokonou
  • 31': Vénuste Baboula
  • 90'+3': Karl Namnganda

About

Chad are hosting Central African Republic at Stade Olympique Maréchal Idriss Déby Itno, N'Djamena, Chad, 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.
  • 3': Goal! Chad 0, Central African Republic 1. Delphin Mokonou (Central African Republic) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the high centre of the goal. Assisted by Moustapha Djimet.
  • 31': Goal! Chad 0, Central African Republic 2. Vénuste Baboula (Central African Republic) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Christian Yawanendji-Malipangou.
  • 44': Hugo Gambor (Central African Republic) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
  • 45': Fourth official has announced 3 minutes of added time.
  • 45'+4': First Half ends, Chad 0, Central African Republic 2.
  • 45': Second Half begins Chad 0, Central African Republic 2.
  • 45': Substitution, Chad. Franck Tchaouna replaces Lassine Kouma.
  • 51': Franck Tchaouna (Chad) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
  • 53': Goal! Chad 1, Central African Republic 2. Célestin Ecua (Chad) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Marius Mouandilmadji.
  • 61': Flory Yangao (Central African Republic) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
  • 61': Moustapha Djimet (Central African Republic) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
  • 63': Substitution, Central African Republic. Brad Pirioua replaces Christian Yawanendji-Malipangou.
  • 63': Substitution, Central African Republic. Kenny Kima Beyissa replaces Noah Ato-Zandanga.
  • 64': Donald Guesset-Bangagbi (Central African Republic) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
  • 67': Fourdeau Miambaye (Central African Republic) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
  • 70': Substitution, Central African Republic. Cyril Kokpakpa-Boko replaces Donald Guesset-Bangagbi.
  • 77': Substitution, Central African Republic. Ghislain Mounguidé replaces Moustapha Djimet.
  • 77': Substitution, Central African Republic. Karl Namnganda replaces Delphin Mokonou.
  • 79': Chérubin Basse (Central African Republic) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
  • 84': Substitution, Chad. Benjamin Merba replaces Mahamat Thiam.
  • 84': Substitution, Chad. William Damba replaces Natoyoum Osée.
  • 87': Goal! Chad 2, Central African Republic 2. Marius Mouandilmadji (Chad) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Charles Tchouplaou.
  • 90': Fourth official has announced 9 minutes of added time.
  • 90': Substitution, Chad. Abakar Mahamat replaces Haroun Tchaouna.
  • 90'+2': Brad Pirioua (Central African Republic) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
  • 90'+2': Djawal Kaiba (Chad) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
  • 90'+2': William Damba (Chad) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
  • 90'+3': Goal! Chad 2, Central African Republic 3. Karl Namnganda (Central African Republic) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal.
  • 90'+6': Yves Allarabaye (Chad) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
  • 90'+10': Second Half ends, Chad 2, Central African Republic 3.
  • 0': Match ends, Chad 2, Central African Republic 3.

Game Information

Competition: FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF

Venue: Stade Olympique Maréchal Idriss Déby Itno
Location: N'Djamena, Chad

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
Full Table

Line-Ups

CHA Chad (4-2-3-1)

No. Name
22 Jourdain Mbaynassem (GK)
8 Charles Tchouplaou
4 Felix Noubara
13 Natoyoum Osee
17 Yves Allarabaye Yellow Card
12 Lassine Kouma
6 Mahamat Thiam
14 Djawal Kaiba Yellow Card
10 Marius Mouandilmadji
7 Haroun Tchaouna
11 Célestin Ecua

CTA Central African Republic (4-1-4-1)

No. Name
16 Dominique Youfeigane (GK)
5 Miambaye Fourdeau Yellow Card
4 Chérubin Basse Yellow Card
6 Donald Guesset-Bangagbi Yellow Card
7 Noah Ato-Zandanga
3 Flory Yangao Yellow Card
23 Hugo Gambor Yellow Card
18 Christian-Theodor Yawanendji-Malipangou
11 Vénuste Baboula
9 Moustapha Djimet Yellow Card
14 Delphin Mokonou

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