Eswatini vs Mauritius, 2026 World Cup Qualifying - CAF, Group Stage
· FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAFAbout
Eswatini are hosting Mauritius
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.
- 13': Goal! Eswatini 1, Mauritius 0. Philani Mkhonto (Eswatini) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Mxolisi Mkhonto.
- 15': Lindsay Rose (Mauritius) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 18': Goal! Eswatini 2, Mauritius 0. Philani Mkhonto (Eswatini) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Banele Sikhondze.
- 22': Innocent Dlamini (Eswatini) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 40': Substitution, Mauritius. Yannick Aristide replaces Quentin Lalsing.
- 45'+3': First Half ends, Eswatini 2, Mauritius 0.
- 45': Second Half begins Eswatini 2, Mauritius 0.
- 45': Substitution, Mauritius. Adrien Botlar replaces Jason Ferré.
- 47': Goal! Eswatini 2, Mauritius 1. Lindsay Rose (Mauritius) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the high centre of the goal.
- 50': Goal! Eswatini 2, Mauritius 2. Yannick Aristide (Mauritius) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal.
- 55': Rosario Latouchent (Mauritius) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 57': Fanelo Mamba (Eswatini) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 67': Substitution, Eswatini. Felix Badenhorst replaces Justice Figuareido.
- 67': Substitution, Eswatini. Sabelo Ndzinisa replaces Banele Sikhondze.
- 67': Substitution, Eswatini. Thando Langa replaces Innocent Dlamini.
- 70': Substitution, Eswatini. Mayibongwe Mabuza replaces Mxolisi Mkhonto.
- 75': Goal! Eswatini 3, Mauritius 2. Mayibongwe Mabuza (Eswatini) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal.
- 77': Substitution, Eswatini. Sambulo Simelane replaces Philani Mkhonto.
- 84': Substitution, Mauritius. William François replaces Stephan De Robillard.
- 87': Substitution, Mauritius. Aurélien François replaces Adrien Botlar.
- 87': Substitution, Mauritius. Cooper Legrand replaces Jérémy Villeneuve.
- 90'+1': Goal! Eswatini 3, Mauritius 3. Emmanuel Vincent (Mauritius) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal.
- 90'+6': Second Half ends, Eswatini 3, Mauritius 3.
- 0': Match ends, Eswatini 3, Mauritius 3.
Game Information
Competition: FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF
Venue: Mbombela Stadium
Location: Nelspruit, South Africa
Venue: Mbombela Stadium
Location: Nelspruit, South Africa
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
Eswatini (5-4-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 16 | Mlamuli Makhanya (GK) |
| 14 | Mzwandile Mabelesa |
| 3 | Kwakhe Thwala |
| 19 | Lindo Mkhonta |
| 8 | Fanelo Mamba  |
| 4 | Neliswa Dlamini |
| 6 | Mxolisi Mkhontfo |
| 13 | Innocent Dlamini |
| 9 | Philani Mkhontfo |
| 10 | Banele Sikhondze |
| 17 | Justice Figuareido |
Mauritius (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 16 | Dorian Chiotti (GK) |
| 3 | Dylan Collard |
| 4 | Lindsay Rose |
| 14 | Rosario Latouchent |
| 2 | Jordan Francois |
| 20 | Jason Ferré |
| 5 | Emmanuel Vincent |
| 8 | Adel Langue |
| 9 | Quentin Lalsing |
| 17 | Jérémy Villeneuve |
| 10 | Stephen De Robillard |
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