
Central African Republic vs Chad, 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.
- 29': Goal! Central African Republic 1, Chad 0. Vénuste Baboula (Central African Republic) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Christian Yawanendji-Malipangou.
- 45'+2': First Half ends, Central African Republic 1, Chad 0.
- 45': Second Half begins Central African Republic 1, Chad 0.
- 45': Substitution, Central African Republic. Peter Guinari replaces Amos Youga.
- 60': Substitution, Central African Republic. Karl Namnganda replaces Vénuste Baboula.
- 60': Substitution, Central African Republic. Wesley Ngakoutou-Yapende replaces Isaac Solet.
- 74': Substitution, Central African Republic. Tieri Godame replaces Christian Yawanendji-Malipangou.
- 78': Substitution, Chad. Ahmat Adam Mahamat replaces Ninga Ndonane.
- 78': Substitution, Chad. Brahim Goudja replaces Ahmat Moussa Youssouf.
- 79': Substitution, Chad. Abdelrazakh Abdallah replaces Amine Hiver.
- 90'+1': Substitution, Chad. Frederic Djoeta replaces Mahamat Thiam.
- 90'+3': Substitution, Central African Republic. Hamissou Dangabo replaces Louis Mafouta.
- 90'+4': Second Half ends, Central African Republic 1, Chad 0.
- 0': Match ends, Central African Republic 1, Chad 0.
Game Information
Venue: Stade Municipal Oujda
Location: Oujda, Morocco
Attendance: 1,300
WCQ - CAF Standings
# | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Ghana | 7 | +10 | 16 |
2 | Madagascar | 7 | +5 | 13 |
3 | Mali | 7 | +7 | 12 |
4 | Comoros | 7 | -1 | 12 |
Line-Ups
Central African Republic (4-3-3)
No. | Name |
---|---|
16 | Dominique Youfeigane (GK) |
5 | Sadock Ndobé |
6 | Amos Youga |
14 | Séverin Tatolna |
3 | Flory Yangao |
19 | Geoffrey Kondogbia |
13 | Brad Pirioua |
12 | Isaac Solet |
9 | Louis Mafouta |
18 | Christian-Theodor Yawanendji-Malipangou |
11 | Vénuste Baboula |
Chad (4-4-2)
No. | Name |
---|---|
23 | Gabin Allabatna (GK) |
22 | Acyl Mbogo |
3 | Marcel Ninga |
13 | Charles Tchouplaou |
8 | Ahmat Abderamane |
6 | Eric Mbangossoum |
19 | Mahamat Thiam |
11 | Ahmat Moussa Youssouf |
17 | Yves Allarabaye |
7 | Marius Mouandilmadji |
9 | Amine Hiver |
WCQ - CAF News

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