Cape Verde Islands vs Eswatini, 2026 World Cup Qualifying - CAF, Group Stage
· FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAFAbout
Cape Verde Islands are hosting Eswatini
at National Stadium Cape Verde, Praia, Cape Verde Islands, 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.
- 45': Fourth official has announced 5 minutes of added time.
- 45'+6': First Half ends, Cabo Verde 0, Eswatini 0.
- 45': Second Half begins Cabo Verde 0, Eswatini 0.
- 48': Goal! Cabo Verde 1, Eswatini 0. Dailon Livramento (Cabo Verde) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the high centre of the goal.
- 54': Goal! Cabo Verde 2, Eswatini 0. Willy Semedo (Cabo Verde) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Diney Borges.
- 54': Substitution, Eswatini. Philani Mkhonto replaces Banele Ndzabandzaba.
- 55': Willy Semedo (Cabo Verde) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 60': Philani Mkhonto (Eswatini) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 61': Substitution, Eswatini. Bongi Magagula replaces Muzi Tsabedze.
- 61': Substitution, Eswatini. Mpendulo Tfomo replaces Mxolisi Mkhonto.
- 69': Substitution, Cabo Verde. Laros Duarte replaces Yannick Semedo.
- 70': Substitution, Cabo Verde. Telmo Arcanjo replaces Willy Semedo.
- 73': Khanyakwezwe Shabalala (Eswatini) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 79': Substitution, Cabo Verde. Deroy Duarte replaces Jamiro Monteiro.
- 80': Substitution, Cabo Verde. Garry Rodrigues replaces Ryan Mendes.
- 83': Nkosingiphile Shongwe (Eswatini) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 85': Substitution, Eswatini. Joseph Kibonge replaces Junior Magagula.
- 86': Substitution, Cabo Verde. Stopira replaces João Paulo.
- 90': Fourth official has announced 6 minutes of added time.
- 90'+1': Goal! Cabo Verde 3, Eswatini 0. Stopira (Cabo Verde) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Deroy Duarte.
- 90'+3': Stopira (Cabo Verde) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 90'+7': Second Half ends, Cabo Verde 3, Eswatini 0.
- 0': Match ends, Cabo Verde 3, Eswatini 0.
Game Information
Competition: FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF
Venue: National Stadium Cape Verde
Location: Praia, Cape Verde Islands
Venue: National Stadium Cape Verde
Location: Praia, Cape Verde Islands
WCQ - CAF Standings
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cape Verde Islands | 10 | +8 | 23 |
| 2 | Cameroon | 10 | +12 | 19 |
| 3 | Libya | 10 | +2 | 16 |
| 4 | Angola | 10 | +1 | 12 |
Line-Ups
Cape Verde Islands (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Vozinha (GK) |
| 4 | Roberto Lopes |
| 3 | Diney |
| 8 | João Paulo |
| 22 | Steven Moreira |
| 20 | Ryan Mendes |
| 16 | Semedo |
| 6 | Kevin Pina |
| 9 | Dailon Livramento |
| 17 | Willy Semedo |
| 10 | Jamiro Monteiro |
Eswatini (4-1-4-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Khanyakwezwe Shabalala (GK)  |
| 20 | Mxolisi Manana |
| 12 | Sibonelo Sibandze |
| 2 | Innocent Dlamini |
| 22 | Simanga Masangane |
| 3 | Nkosingiphile Shongwe |
| 6 | Mxolisi Mkhontfo |
| 8 | Sibongakhonkhe Silenge |
| 9 | Banele Ndzabandzaba |
| 10 | Andy Junior Magagula |
| 17 | Muzi Tsabedze |
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