Libya vs Angola, 2026 World Cup Qualifying - CAF, Group Stage
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Match Commentary
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 0': First Half begins.
- 36': Omar Al Khouja (Libya) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 45'+2': First Half ends, Libya 0, Angola 0.
- 45': Second Half begins Libya 0, Angola 0.
- 45': Substitution, Libya. Faisal Saleh Al Badri replaces Abdallah Dagou.
- 45': Substitution, Libya. Muaid El Lafi replaces Fahd Saad Mohamed.
- 60': Substitution, Angola. Beni replaces Manuel Benson.
- 62': Faisal Saleh Al Badri (Libya) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 67': Substitution, Angola. Chico Banza replaces Gelson Dala.
- 69': Substitution, Libya. Ezoo El Mariamy replaces Ahmed Ekrawa.
- 69': Substitution, Libya. Mohammed Salih Ali Sola replaces Omar Al Khouja.
- 74': Goal! Libya 1, Angola 0. Muaid El Lafi (Libya) header from the centre of the box to the high centre of the goal. Assisted by Mohammed Salih Ali Sola.
- 75': Muaid El Lafi (Libya) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 81': Substitution, Angola. Gilberto replaces Maestro.
- 81': Substitution, Angola. Pedro Francisco replaces Tó Carneiro.
- 82': Fadel Salama (Libya) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 90'+3': Goal! Libya 1, Angola 1. Fredy (Angola) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal.
- 90'+5': Substitution, Libya. Muhanad Madyen replaces Bader Hassan.
- 90'+11': Second Half ends, Libya 1, Angola 1.
- 0': Match ends, Libya 1, Angola 1.
Game Information
Venue: Martyrs of February Stadium
Location: Benina, Libya
WCQ - CAF Standings
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cape Verde Islands | 7 | +4 | 16 |
| 2 | Cameroon | 7 | +11 | 15 |
| 3 | Libya | 7 | 0 | 11 |
| 4 | Angola | 7 | -1 | 7 |
Line-Ups
Libya (5-4-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 12 | Murad Al-Wuheeshi (GK) |
| 4 | Majdi Erteiba |
| 13 | Elbahlul Abusahmin |
| 2 | Mohammed Alshiteewi |
| 15 | Sobhi Al Dawi |
| 17 | Fadel Mansour Salama  |
| 8 | Abdallah Dago |
| 23 | Bader Hassan |
| 20 | Fahd Saad Mohamed |
| 21 | Omar Al Khouja |
| 9 | Ahmed Karwaa |
Angola (4-4-1-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 22 | Neblú (GK) |
| 3 | David Carmo |
| 6 | Kialonda Gaspar |
| 4 | Clinton Mata |
| 13 | Tó Carneiro |
| 8 | Maestro |
| 16 | Fredy |
| 11 | Felicio Milson |
| 21 | Benson Manuel |
| 9 | Zini |
| 10 | Gelson Dala |
WCQ - CAF News
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