FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF

Burundi vs Gabon, 2026 World Cup Qualifying - CAF, Group Stage

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Burundi
  • 87': Abedi Bigirimana
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1 - 2
Gabon
  • 35': Jim Allevinah
  • 83': Denis Bouanga

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Burundi are hosting Gabon at Benjamin Mkapa National Stadium, Benjamin Mkapa National Stadium, Tanzania, 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.
  • 35': Goal! Burundi 0, Gabon 1. Jim Allevinah (Gabon) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Anthony Oyono.
  • 41': Johann Obiang (Gabon) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
  • 43': Bruno Ecuele Manga (Gabon) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
  • 45'+2': Clench Loufilou (Gabon) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
  • 45'+2': Derrick Mukombozi (Burundi) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
  • 45'+3': Fiston Abdul Razak (Burundi) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
  • 45'+6': First Half ends, Burundi 0, Gabon 1.
  • 45': Second Half begins Burundi 0, Gabon 1.
  • 45': Substitution, Burundi. Hussein Shabani replaces Fiston Abdul Razak.
  • 45': Substitution, Burundi. Richard Kirongozi replaces Bienvenue Kanakimana.
  • 72': Substitution, Burundi. Jean Girumugisha replaces Saïdi Ntibazonkiza.
  • 72': Substitution, Burundi. Omar Mussa replaces Emmanuel Mvuyekure.
  • 73': Substitution, Gabon. Alex Moucketou-Moussounda replaces Clench Loufilou.
  • 73': Substitution, Gabon. Shavy Babicka replaces Jim Allevinah.
  • 78': Substitution, Gabon. Jérémy Oyono replaces David Sambissa.
  • 83': Goal! Burundi 0, Gabon 2. Dénis Bouanga (Gabon) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal.
  • 83': Substitution, Burundi. Mohamed Amissi replaces Jordi Liongola.
  • 85': Alex Moucketou-Moussounda (Gabon) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
  • 87': Goal! Burundi 1, Gabon 2. Abedi Bigirimana (Burundi) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Hussein Shabani.
  • 90'+6': Second Half ends, Burundi 1, Gabon 2.
  • 0': Match ends, Burundi 1, Gabon 2.

Game Information

Competition: FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF

Venue: Benjamin Mkapa National Stadium
Location: Benjamin Mkapa National Stadium, Tanzania

WCQ - CAF Standings

# TEAM GP GD PTS
1 Ivory Coast 6 +14 16
2 Gabon 6 +6 15
3 Burundi 6 +6 10
4 Kenya 6 +3 6
Full Standings

Line-Ups

BDI Burundi (4-2-3-1)

No. Name
1 Jonathan Nahimana (GK)
22 Christophe Nduwarugira
19 Frederic Nsabiyumva
11 Jordi Liongola
2 Derrick Mukombozi Yellow Card
10 Saidi Ntibazonkiza
20 Youssouf Ndayishimiye
8 Emmanuel Mvuyekure
7 Fiston Abdul Razak Yellow Card
21 Abedi Bigirimana
12 Bienvenue Kanakimana
Burundi Substitutes:
Jean Girumugisha, Aruna Mussa, Omar Mussa, Irakoze Donasiyano, Pacifique Niyongabire, Marco Weymans, Hussein Shabani, Onésime Rukundo, Trésor Mossi, Richard Bazombwa, Shassiri Nahimana, Mohamed Amissi.

GAB Gabon (4-3-3)

No. Name
1 Anse Ngoubi (GK)
5 Bruno Ecuélé Manga Yellow Card
4 Sidney Obissa
6 Johann Obiang Yellow Card
3 Anthony Oyono
8 Clench Loufilou Yellow Card
12 Guélor Kanga
13 Medwin Biteghe
20 Denis Bouanga
11 Jim Allevinah
7 David Sambissa
Gabon Substitutes:
Alan do Marcolino, Urie-Michel Mboula, Loyce Mbaba, Jérémy Oyono, Shavy Babicka, Alex Moussounda, Vilmy Lemboma, Mario Lemina, Aaron Appindangoyé, Nooubi Fotso Junior.

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