
Chad vs Central African Republic, 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.
- 3': Goal! Chad 0, Central African Republic 1. Delphin Mokonou (Central African Republic) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the high centre of the goal. Assisted by Moustapha Djimet.
- 31': Goal! Chad 0, Central African Republic 2. 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.
- 44': Hugo Gambor (Central African Republic) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 45': Fourth official has announced 3 minutes of added time.
- 45'+4': First Half ends, Chad 0, Central African Republic 2.
- 45': Second Half begins Chad 0, Central African Republic 2.
- 45': Substitution, Chad. Franck Tchaouna replaces Lassine Kouma.
- 51': Franck Tchaouna (Chad) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 53': Goal! Chad 1, Central African Republic 2. Célestin Ecua (Chad) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Marius Mouandilmadji.
- 61': Flory Yangao (Central African Republic) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 61': Moustapha Djimet (Central African Republic) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 63': Substitution, Central African Republic. Brad Pirioua replaces Christian Yawanendji-Malipangou.
- 63': Substitution, Central African Republic. Kenny Kima Beyissa replaces Noah Ato-Zandanga.
- 64': Donald Guesset-Bangagbi (Central African Republic) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 67': Fourdeau Miambaye (Central African Republic) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 70': Substitution, Central African Republic. Cyril Kokpakpa-Boko replaces Donald Guesset-Bangagbi.
- 77': Substitution, Central African Republic. Ghislain Mounguidé replaces Moustapha Djimet.
- 77': Substitution, Central African Republic. Karl Namnganda replaces Delphin Mokonou.
- 79': Chérubin Basse (Central African Republic) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 84': Substitution, Chad. Benjamin Merba replaces Mahamat Thiam.
- 84': Substitution, Chad. William Damba replaces Natoyoum Osée.
- 87': Goal! Chad 2, Central African Republic 2. Marius Mouandilmadji (Chad) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Charles Tchouplaou.
- 90': Fourth official has announced 9 minutes of added time.
- 90': Substitution, Chad. Abakar Mahamat replaces Haroun Tchaouna.
- 90'+2': Brad Pirioua (Central African Republic) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 90'+2': Djawal Kaiba (Chad) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 90'+2': William Damba (Chad) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 90'+3': Goal! Chad 2, Central African Republic 3. Karl Namnganda (Central African Republic) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal.
- 90'+6': Yves Allarabaye (Chad) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 90'+10': Second Half ends, Chad 2, Central African Republic 3.
- 0': Match ends, Chad 2, Central African Republic 3.
Game Information
Venue: Stade Olympique Maréchal Idriss Déby Itno
Location: N'Djamena, Chad
WCQ - CAF Standings
# | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Ghana | 10 | +17 | 25 |
2 | Madagascar | 10 | +5 | 19 |
3 | Mali | 10 | +11 | 18 |
4 | Comoros | 10 | -1 | 15 |
Line-Ups
Chad (4-2-3-1)
No. | Name |
---|---|
22 | Jourdain Mbaynassem (GK) |
8 | Charles Tchouplaou |
4 | Felix Noubara |
13 | Natoyoum Osee |
17 | Yves Allarabaye ![]() |
12 | Lassine Kouma |
6 | Mahamat Thiam |
14 | Djawal Kaiba ![]() |
10 | Marius Mouandilmadji |
7 | Haroun Tchaouna |
11 | Célestin Ecua |
Central African Republic (4-1-4-1)
No. | Name |
---|---|
16 | Dominique Youfeigane (GK) |
5 | Miambaye Fourdeau ![]() |
4 | Chérubin Basse ![]() |
6 | Donald Guesset-Bangagbi ![]() |
7 | Noah Ato-Zandanga |
3 | Flory Yangao ![]() |
23 | Hugo Gambor ![]() |
18 | Christian-Theodor Yawanendji-Malipangou |
11 | Vénuste Baboula |
9 | Moustapha Djimet ![]() |
14 | Delphin Mokonou |
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