Eswatini vs Cape Verde Islands, 2026 World Cup Qualifying - CAF, Group Stage
· FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAFAbout
Eswatini are hosting Cape Verde Islands
at Mbombela Stadium, Nelspruit, South Africa, starting on
. The match is a part of the FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF.
Match Commentary
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 0': First Half begins.
- 17': Goal! Eswatini 0, Cabo Verde 1. Ryan Mendes (Cabo Verde) header from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Garry Rodrigues.
- 38': Goal! Eswatini 0, Cabo Verde 2. Jamiro Monteiro (Cabo Verde) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal.
- 45'+1': First Half ends, Eswatini 0, Cabo Verde 2.
- 45': Second Half begins Eswatini 0, Cabo Verde 2.
- 45': Substitution, Eswatini. Ayanda Gadlela replaces Sabelo Ndzinisa.
- 45': Substitution, Eswatini. Neliswa Dlamini replaces Njabulo Magagula.
- 51': Bongwa Matsebula (Eswatini) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 59': Neliswa Dlamini (Eswatini) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 61': Substitution, Cabo Verde. Cuca replaces Patrick Andrade.
- 61': Substitution, Cabo Verde. Deroy Duarte replaces Kenny Rocha Santos.
- 61': Substitution, Cabo Verde. Hélio Varela replaces Ryan Mendes.
- 65': Logan Costa (Cabo Verde) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 70': Substitution, Eswatini. Neliso Myeni replaces Sifiso Matse.
- 70': Substitution, Eswatini. Sizolwethu Shabalala replaces Philani Mkhonto.
- 77': Samkelo Ginindza (Eswatini) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 77': Substitution, Cabo Verde. David Tavares replaces Jamiro Monteiro.
- 77': Substitution, Cabo Verde. Leandro Andrade replaces Garry Rodrigues.
- 81': Sibongakonkhe Silenge (Eswatini) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 82': Substitution, Eswatini. Vusi Vilakati replaces Bongwa Matsebula.
- 90'+4': Second Half ends, Eswatini 0, Cabo Verde 2.
- 0': Match ends, Eswatini 0, Cabo Verde 2.
Game Information
Competition: FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF
Venue: Mbombela Stadium
Location: Nelspruit, South Africa
Attendance: 250
Venue: Mbombela Stadium
Location: Nelspruit, South Africa
Attendance: 250
WCQ - CAF Standings
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cape Verde Islands | 6 | +2 | 13 |
| 2 | Cameroon | 6 | +8 | 12 |
| 3 | Libya | 6 | -1 | 8 |
| 4 | Angola | 6 | 0 | 7 |
Line-Ups
Eswatini (4-3-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 23 | Khanyakwezwe Shabalala (GK) |
| 14 | Mzwandile Mabelesa |
| 6 | Sibongakhonkhe Silenge  |
| 3 | Kwakhe Thwala |
| 20 | Mxolisi Manana |
| 19 | Samkelo Ginindza |
| 9 | Philani Mkhontfo |
| 21 | Sifiso Matse |
| 11 | Njabulo Magagula |
| 5 | Bongwa Matsebula |
| 10 | Sabelo Ndzinisa |
Cape Verde Islands (4-3-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Vozinha (GK) |
| 6 | Patrick Andrade |
| 8 | João Paulo |
| 4 | Roberto Lopes |
| 17 | Willy Semedo |
| 5 | Logan Costa |
| 10 | Jamiro Monteiro |
| 18 | Kenny Rocha |
| 11 | Garry Rodrigues |
| 21 | Bebé |
| 20 | Ryan Mendes |
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