Equatorial Guinea vs Liberia, 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.
- 6': Emmanuel Gono (Liberia) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 14': Goal! Equatorial Guinea 1, Liberia 0. Féderico Bikoro (Equatorial Guinea) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal.
- 27': Goal! Equatorial Guinea 1, Liberia 1. Nicholas Andrews (Liberia) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Divine Teah.
- 29': Marcelo Mossó (Equatorial Guinea) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 45': Fourth official has announced 4 minutes of added time.
- 45'+1': Philip Tarnue (Liberia) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 45'+5': First Half ends, Equatorial Guinea 1, Liberia 1.
- 45': Second Half begins Equatorial Guinea 1, Liberia 1.
- 45': Substitution, Liberia. Ayouba Kosiah replaces Emmanuel Gono.
- 45': Substitution, Liberia. Edward Ledlum replaces Divine Teah.
- 60': Sampson Dweh (Liberia) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 62': Substitution, Equatorial Guinea. Pedro José Obiang replaces Luís Asué.
- 72': Substitution, Equatorial Guinea. Domingo Ayecaba replaces Gael Akogo Esono.
- 79': José Nabil Ondo (Equatorial Guinea) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 82': Javier Boho (Equatorial Guinea) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 85': Substitution, Liberia. Mo Sangare replaces Nicholas Andrews.
- 90': Fourth official has announced 3 minutes of added time.
- 90'+2': Salomon Tweh (Liberia) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 90'+4': Second Half ends, Equatorial Guinea 1, Liberia 1.
- 0': Match ends, Equatorial Guinea 1, Liberia 1.
Game Information
Venue: Nuevo Estadio de Malabo
Location: Malabo, Equatorial Guinea
WCQ - CAF Standings
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tunisia | 10 | +22 | 28 |
| 2 | Namibia | 10 | +3 | 15 |
| 3 | Liberia | 10 | +2 | 15 |
| 4 | Malawi | 10 | +1 | 13 |
Line-Ups
Equatorial Guinea (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 23 | Manuel Sapunga (GK) |
| 6 | Javier Boho  |
| 15 | Diosdado Mbele |
| 14 | Marcelo Mossó |
| 3 | Vicente Esono |
| 19 | Luis Nlavo |
| 20 | Santiago Eneme |
| 4 | Federico Bikoro |
| 9 | Salomón Obama |
| 17 | Jose Nabil |
| 10 | Gael Akogo Esono |
Liberia (4-4-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Junior Yeanaye (GK) |
| 4 | Sampson Dweh |
| 12 | Prince Balde |
| 3 | Emmanuel Fully |
| 11 | Philip Tarnue |
| 6 | Salomon Tweh |
| 19 | Oscar Dorley |
| 14 | Nicholas Andrews |
| 8 | Divine Teah |
| 21 | Emmanuel Gono |
| 17 | Sulahmana Bah |
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