
South Sudan vs Mauritania, 2026 World Cup Qualifying - CAF, Group Stage
· FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAFAbout
Match Commentary
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 0': First Half begins.
- 45'+3': First Half ends, South Sudan 0, Mauritania 0.
- 45': Second Half begins South Sudan 0, Mauritania 0.
- 45': Substitution, Mauritania. Khadim Diaw replaces Aly Abeid.
- 45': Substitution, South Sudan. Peter Chol replaces William Akio.
- 62': Substitution, Mauritania. Omaré Gassama replaces Guessouma Fofana.
- 62': Substitution, Mauritania. Sidi Amar replaces Souleymane Anne.
- 69': Substitution, South Sudan. Biong Kuol replaces Valentino Yuel.
- 69': Substitution, South Sudan. Emmanuel Loki replaces Nevello Yoseke.
- 75': Substitution, Mauritania. Pape Bâ replaces Aboubakary Koïta.
- 85': Majak Mawith (South Sudan) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 90'+1': Substitution, South Sudan. Martin Dominic replaces Ajak Riak.
- 90'+5': Second Half ends, South Sudan 0, Mauritania 0.
- 0': Match ends, South Sudan 0, Mauritania 0.
Game Information
Venue: Stade Me Abdoulaye Wade
Location: Diamniadio, Senegal
WCQ - CAF Standings
# | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Congo DR | 7 | +8 | 16 |
2 | Senegal | 7 | +9 | 15 |
3 | Sudan | 7 | +4 | 12 |
4 | Mauritania | 7 | -5 | 5 |
Line-Ups
South Sudan (4-3-3)
No. | Name |
---|---|
22 | Majak Maling (GK) ![]() |
4 | Peter Manyang |
12 | Rashid Toha |
21 | William Gama |
20 | Joseph Dhata |
6 | Nevelo Yoseke |
18 | Kenyi Wani |
19 | Wani Ivan Adebo |
15 | Ajak Chol |
9 | William Akio |
7 | Valentino Yuel |
Mauritania (4-3-3)
No. | Name |
---|---|
16 | Babacar Niasse (GK) |
15 | Bakary N'Diaye |
13 | Nouh El Abd |
3 | Aly Abeid |
20 | Ibrahima Keita |
8 | Bodda Mouhsine |
6 | Guessouma Fofana |
11 | Souleymane Anne |
9 | Hemeya Tanjy |
19 | Aboubakary Koita |
17 | Abdallahi Mahmoud |
WCQ - CAF News

The race for the 2026 World Cup is drawing to a close. Here's how it's looking around the globe.

As Nigeria prepare to go into two decisive 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and South Africa, forward Moses Simon says the Super Eagles must 'give no excuses' after a series of poor performances.

While some of Africa's top teams could secure their places in the USA, Canada and Mexico for next year's FIFA World Cup, other heavyweights are in danger of missing out completely... yes, we're talking about you, Nigeria.

Bafana Bafana will face Lesotho at Bloemfontein's Toyota Stadium (Free State Stadium) on Friday in a vital FIFA World Cup qualifier that is technically an away game - but one they will play on home turf in South Africa.

Rangers forward Cyriel Dessers has been handed a recall to the Nigeria squad on the back of his outstanding 2025 Unity Cup performance, which the Super Eagles won this offseason in London.