Mozambique vs Eswatini, 2025 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying, Group Stage
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Mozambique are hosting Eswatini
at Estádio do Zimpeto, Maputo, Mozambique, starting on
. The match is a part of the Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying.
Match Timeline
- 21': Lindo Mkhonta (Eswatini) Yellow Card at 21'
- 26': Pepo (Mozambique) Yellow Card at 26'
- 45': Witi (Mozambique) Substitution at 45'
- 52': Mxolisi Manana (Eswatini) Yellow Card at 52'
- 59': Neliswa Dlamini (Eswatini) Substitution at 59'
- 60': Thubelihle Mavuso (Eswatini) Substitution at 60'
- 60': Sifiso Matse (Eswatini) Substitution at 60'
- 61': Clésio (Mozambique) Substitution at 61'
- 62': Alfons Amade (Mozambique) Substitution at 62'
- 70': Fanelo Mamba (Eswatini) Substitution at 70'
- 72': Shaquille (Mozambique) Substitution at 72'
- 73': Stanley Ratifo (Mozambique) Goal at 73'
- 79': Mthokozisi Gwebu (Eswatini) Substitution at 79'
- 80': Thubelihle Mavuso (Eswatini) Goal at 80'
- 81': Elias (Mozambique) Substitution at 81'
Statistics
 SWZ |
MOZ |
|
|---|---|---|
| 19 | Fouls | 5 |
| 2 | Yellow Cards | 1 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 0 |
| 4 | Corner Kicks | 8 |
| 1 | Saves | 0 |
| 29.9 | Possession | 70.1 |
| 4 | SHOTS | 11 |
| 2 | ON GOAL | 2 |
| 0.5 | On Target % | 0.2 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 0 | Accurate Passes | 0 |
| 0 | Passes | 0 |
| 0.0 | Pass Completion % | 0.0 |
| 0 | Accurate Crosses | 0 |
| 0 | Crosses | 0 |
| 0.0 | Cross % | 0.0 |
| 0 | Long Balls | 0 |
| 0 | Accurate Long Balls | 0 |
| 0.0 | Long Balls % | 0.0 |
| 0 | Blocked Shots | 3 |
| 0 | Effective Tackles | 0 |
| 0 | Tackles | 0 |
| 0.0 | Tackle % | 0.0 |
| 0 | Interceptions | 0 |
| 0 | Effective Clearances | 0 |
| 0 | Clearances | 0 |
Game Information
Competition: Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying
Venue: Estádio do Zimpeto
Location: Maputo, Mozambique
Venue: Estádio do Zimpeto
Location: Maputo, Mozambique
AFCON Qualifying Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mali | 6 | +9 | 14 |
| 2 | Mozambique | 6 | +4 | 11 |
| 3 | Guinea-Bissau | 6 | -2 | 5 |
| 4 | Eswatini | 6 | -11 | 2 |
Line-Ups
Mozambique (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 22 | Ivane (GK) |
| 17 | Reinildo Mandava |
| 4 | Nené |
| 5 | Bruno Langa |
| 2 | Nanani |
| 7 | Domingues |
| 8 | Pepo  |
| 6 | Amadú |
| 13 | Stanley Ratifo |
| 18 | Gildo |
| 20 | Geny Catamo |
Eswatini (4-3-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 16 | Xolani Gama (GK) |
| 6 | Sibongakhonkhe Silenge |
| 19 | Lindo Mkhonta |
| 3 | Kwakhe Thwala |
| 20 | Mxolisi Manana |
| 13 | Lindani Matsenjwa |
| 5 | Bongwa Matsebula |
| 11 | Andy Junior Magagula |
| 10 | Justice Figuareido |
| 14 | Sandile Gamedze |
| 12 | Mthunzi Mkhontfo |
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