
Congo vs Tanzania, 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.
- 41': Substitution, Congo. Venold Dzaba replaces Gédéon Nongo.
- 45': Fourth official has announced 3 minutes of added time.
- 45'+4': First Half ends, Congo 0, Tanzania 0.
- 45': Second Half begins Congo 0, Tanzania 0.
- 60': Substitution, Tanzania. Abdul Sopu replaces Simon Msuva.
- 60': Substitution, Tanzania. Mohamed Hussein replaces Pascal Msindo.
- 68': Goal! Congo 1, Tanzania 0. Dechan Moussavou (Congo) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the high centre of the goal. Assisted by Charles Atipo.
- 69': Dechan Moussavou (Congo) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 74': Substitution, Tanzania. Lusajo Mwaikenda replaces Shomari Kapombe.
- 75': Substitution, Tanzania. Selemani Abdallah replaces Mudathir Yahya.
- 81': Béranger Itoua (Congo) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 84': Goal! Congo 1, Tanzania 1. Selemani Abdallah (Tanzania) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the high centre of the goal. Assisted by Mbwana Samatta.
- 87': Substitution, Congo. Grace Mavoungou replaces Mignon Koto.
- 88': Substitution, Tanzania. Iddy Nado replaces Clement Mzize.
- 90': Fourth official has announced 6 minutes of added time.
- 90'+7': Second Half ends, Congo 1, Tanzania 1.
- 0': Match ends, Congo 1, Tanzania 1.
Game Information
Venue: Stade Alphonse Massamba Débat
Location: Brazzaville, Congo
WCQ - CAF Standings
# | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Morocco | 8 | +20 | 24 |
2 | Niger | 8 | +1 | 15 |
3 | Tanzania | 8 | -1 | 10 |
4 | Zambia | 8 | 0 | 9 |
Line-Ups
Congo (4-2-3-1)
No. | Name |
---|---|
1 | Chelcy Bonazebi (GK) |
22 | Janard Mbemba |
2 | Béranger Itoua ![]() |
18 | Charles Atipo |
14 | Jhon Kapaya |
10 | Inno Loemba |
8 | Chandrel Géraud Massanga |
7 | Gedeon Nongo |
9 | Déo Bassinga |
15 | Mignon Koto |
20 | Dechan Moussavou |
Tanzania (4-3-3)
No. | Name |
---|---|
13 | Yakoub Suleiman (GK) |
4 | Ibrahim Hamad |
5 | Dickson Job |
2 | Pascal Gaudence Msindo |
22 | Shomari Kapombe |
23 | Mudathiri Yahya |
20 | Novatus Miroshi |
6 | Feisal Salum |
7 | Clement Mzize |
10 | Mbwana Samatta |
12 | Simon Msuva |
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