Mozambique vs Guinea, 2026 World Cup Qualifying - CAF, Group Stage
· FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAFAbout
Mozambique are hosting Guinea
at Estádio do Zimpeto, Maputo, Mozambique, 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.
- 2': Goal! Mozambique 0, Guinea 1. Abdoul Traoré (Guinea) header from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Ousmane Camara.
- 19': Goal! Mozambique 1, Guinea 1. Reinildo Mandava (Mozambique) header from very close range to the top right corner. Assisted by Geny Catamo following a set piece situation.
- 45': Fourth official has announced 1 minutes of added time.
- 45'+2': First Half ends, Mozambique 1, Guinea 1.
- 45': Second Half begins Mozambique 1, Guinea 1.
- 45': Substitution, Guinea. Jocelyn Janneh replaces Dembo Sylla.
- 45': Substitution, Guinea. Ousmane Camara replaces Ousmane Camara.
- 49': Bruno Langa (Mozambique) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 59': Goal! Mozambique 1, Guinea 2. Abdoul Traoré (Guinea) right footed shot from outside the box to the top left corner. Assisted by Antoine Conté.
- 62': Substitution, Mozambique. Manuel Kambala replaces Witi.
- 62': Substitution, Mozambique. Stanley Ratifo replaces Pepo.
- 67': Aliou Balde (Guinea) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 68': Substitution, Guinea. Yadaly Diaby replaces Aliou Balde.
- 70': Substitution, Mozambique. Infren Matola replaces Diogo Calila.
- 70': Substitution, Mozambique. Ângelo Cantolo replaces Faisal Bangal.
- 73': Antoine Conté (Guinea) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 79': Substitution, Guinea. Ibrahima Camará replaces Seydouba Cissé.
- 85': Substitution, Mozambique. Gildo Lourenço replaces Nené.
- 90': Mohamed Soumah (Guinea) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 90': Fourth official has announced 6 minutes of added time.
- 90'+1': Substitution, Guinea. Morlaye Sylla replaces Abdoul Traoré.
- 90'+7': Second Half ends, Mozambique 1, Guinea 2.
- 0': Match ends, Mozambique 1, Guinea 2.
Game Information
Competition: FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF
Venue: Estádio do Zimpeto
Location: Maputo, Mozambique
Venue: Estádio do Zimpeto
Location: Maputo, Mozambique
WCQ - CAF Standings
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Algeria | 10 | +16 | 25 |
| 2 | Uganda | 10 | +5 | 18 |
| 3 | Mozambique | 10 | -3 | 18 |
| 4 | Guinea | 10 | +3 | 15 |
Line-Ups
Mozambique (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Ernani (GK) |
| 15 | Reinildo Mandava |
| 17 | Mexer |
| 5 | Bruno Langa  |
| 23 | Diogo Calila |
| 11 | Pepo |
| 16 | Alfons Amade |
| 3 | Nené |
| 9 | Faisal Bangal |
| 19 | Witi |
| 20 | Geny Catamo |
Guinea (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Soumaïla Sylla (GK) |
| 2 | Antoine Conte |
| 4 | Mohamed Soumah |
| 21 | Sekou Sylla |
| 17 | Dembo Sylla |
| 10 | Aliou Baldé |
| 20 | Mory Konaté |
| 15 | Seydouba Cissé |
| 12 | Ousmane Camara |
| 18 | Abdoul Traoré |
| 23 | Abdoulaye Touré |
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