Eswatini vs Guinea-Bissau, 2025 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying, Group Stage
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Eswatini are hosting Guinea-Bissau
at Mbombela Stadium, Nelspruit, South Africa, starting on
. The match is a part of the Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying.
Match Timeline
- 64': Mauro Rodrigues (Guinea-Bissau) Substitution at 64'
- 65': Carlos Mané (Guinea-Bissau) Substitution at 65'
- 67': Mthokozisi Gwebu (Eswatini) Substitution at 67'
- 67': Philani Mkhontfo (Eswatini) Substitution at 67'
- 72': Zé Turbo (Guinea-Bissau) Substitution at 72'
- 81': Philani Mkhontfo (Eswatini) Penalty - Saved at 81'
- 81': Philani Mkhontfo (Eswatini) Goal at 81'
- 83': Moreto Cassamá (Guinea-Bissau) Substitution at 83'
- 83': Janio Bikel (Guinea-Bissau) Substitution at 83'
- 87': Carlos Mané (Guinea-Bissau) Goal at 87'
Statistics
 GNB |
SWZ |
|
|---|---|---|
| 14 | Fouls | 13 |
| 0 | Yellow Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 0 |
| 3 | Corner Kicks | 3 |
| 1 | Saves | 5 |
| 66.1 | Possession | 33.9 |
| 17 | SHOTS | 9 |
| 6 | ON GOAL | 2 |
| 0.4 | On Target % | 0.2 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 1 |
| 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 |
| 3 | Blocked Shots | 1 |
| 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: Mbombela Stadium
Location: Nelspruit, South Africa
Venue: Mbombela Stadium
Location: Nelspruit, South Africa
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
Eswatini (4-4-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 16 | Xolani Gama (GK) |
| 12 | Ndumiso Ndaba |
| 6 | Sibongakhonkhe Silenge |
| 2 | Fanelo Mamba |
| 15 | Sibonelo Sibandze |
| 3 | Kwakhe Thwala |
| 18 | Siboniso Ngwenya |
| 5 | Bongwa Matsebula |
| 4 | Neliswa Dlamini |
| 10 | Sabelo Ndzinisa |
| 11 | Andy Junior Magagula |
Guinea-Bissau (4-3-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 12 | Manuel Balde (GK) |
| 2 | Víctor Rofino |
| 22 | Opa Sanganté |
| 5 | Fali Candé |
| 21 | Nanu |
| 20 | Sori Mané |
| 8 | Alfa Semedo |
| 7 | Dálcio |
| 9 | Beto |
| 25 | Zidane Banjaqui |
| 17 | Mama Baldé |
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