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

· FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF

Chad

53': Célestin Ecua
87': Marius Mouandilmadji

FT
2 - 3

Central African Republic

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

Chad (4-2-3-1)

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

Chad Substitutes:

Franky Tchaouna, Abdoul Aziz, Abakar Haroun Mahamat, Wiliam Damba, Fabien Djedanoum, Gabkala Daba, Eli Mathieu Adaoussou, Franck Tchaouna, Dia Mickaël, Mbaiossoum Diallo, Benjamin Merba.

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

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

Central African Republic Substitutes:

Eugène Ganazoui, Ghislain Mounguide, Héritier Namsona, Cyril Judicaël Kokpakpa-Boko, Enzo Grothe, Brad Pirioua, Kenny Kima Beyissa, Sydney Tchibinda, Axel Urie, Mauril Abimala, Karl Namnganda, Gabriel Oualengbe.

WCQ - CAF News

Can Tunisia cause an upset in Group F?

Ed Dove discusses Tunisia's chances of progression from Group F as they face tough opponents Japan, The Netherlands and a UEFA play off winner.

Do South Africa have reasons to be optimistic after World Cup draw?

ESPN South Africa correspondent Leonard Solm discusses South Africa's chances of going further then they have before at the World Cup.

Could Morocco beat Brazil in Group C at the World Cup?

Sam Ogunleye and Ed Dove discuss the strength of Morocco's squad as well as the potential to defeat group favourites Brazil.

Could Mo Salah fire Egypt to World Cup success?

Ed Dove discusses the influence Mo Salah could have on Egypt's World Cup ambitions as they are drawn against Belgium, Iran and New Zealand.

FIFA World Cup draw - Best and worst-case scenarios for Africa's qualifiers

Africa's nine World Cup qualifiers, as well as tournament hopefuls DR Congo, will learn the identities of their group-stage opponents during Friday's draw at the Kennedy Center in Washington DC.