Mali vs Cent Afr Rep 2026 World Cup Qualifying - CAF, Group Stage
Introduction
Match Commentary
- 40': Brad Pirioua (Central African Republic) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 62': Substitution, Mali. Dorgeles Nene replaces Yves Bissouma.
- 62': Substitution, Mali. Youssoufou Niakaté replaces Adama Traoré.
- 62': Substitution, Mali. Fousseni Diabaté replaces Moussa Doumbia.
- 66': Dominique Youfeigane (Central African Republic) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 66': Substitution, Central African Republic. Christian Yawanendji-Malipangou replaces Goduine Koyalipou.
- 66': Substitution, Central African Republic. Vénuste Baboula replaces Karl Namnganda.
- 76': Substitution, Mali. Kamory Doumbia replaces Ibrahima Sissoko.
- 76': Goal! Mali 1, Central African Republic 0. Kamory Doumbia (Mali) header from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Fousseni Diabaté.
- 79': Goal! Mali 1, Central African Republic 1. Geoffrey Kondogbia (Central African Republic) header from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Vénuste Baboula.
- 90'+4': Substitution, Central African Republic. Eleoenai Tompte replaces Louis Mafouta.
- 90'+5': Substitution, Mali. Lassine Sinayoko replaces Lassana Coulibaly.
Game Information
Venue: Stade du 26 Mars
Location: Bamako, Mali
Attendance: 30,000
FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF Standings
| POS | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| +17 | Ghana | 10 | 25 | 1 |
| +5 | Madagascar | 10 | 19 | 3 |
| +11 | Mali | 10 | 18 | 2 |
| -1 | Comoros | 10 | 15 | 5 |
Mali (4-3-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 22 | Ismael Diawara (GK) |
| 3 | Sikou Niakate |
| 15 | Mamadou Fofana |
| 6 | Massadio Haidara |
| 2 | Hamari Traoré |
| 4 | Amadou Haidara |
| 11 | Lassana Coulibaly |
| 10 | Yves Bissouma |
| 9 | Ibrahima Sissoko |
| 14 | Adama Traoré |
| 7 | Moussa Doumbia |
Central African Republic (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 16 | Dominique Youfeigane (GK) |
| 5 | Sadock Ndobé |
| 6 | Amos Youga |
| 14 | Séverin Tatolna |
| 12 | Isaac Solet |
| 20 | Goduine Koyalipou |
| 2 | Brad Pirioua |
| 19 | Geoffrey Kondogbia |
| 9 | Louis Mafouta |
| 7 | Trésor Toropité |
| 10 | Karl Namnganda |
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