Mali vs Chad, 2026 World Cup Qualifying - CAF, Group Stage
· FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAFAbout
Mali are hosting Chad
at Stade du 26 Mars, Bamako, Mali, 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.
- 45': Fourth official has announced 2 minutes of added time.
- 45': Goal! Mali 1, Chad 0. Kamory Doumbia (Mali) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Hamari Traoré.
- 45'+3': First Half ends, Mali 1, Chad 0.
- 45': Second Half begins Mali 1, Chad 0.
- 45': Substitution, Chad. Amine Hiver replaces David Ramadingaye.
- 53': Goal! Mali 1, Chad 1. Marius Mouandilmadji (Chad) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal.
- 58': Substitution, Mali. Dorgeles Nene replaces Aliou Dieng.
- 58': Substitution, Mali. Ibrahima Sissoko replaces Lassine Sinayoko.
- 64': Guigui Ngartolabaye (Chad) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 68': Substitution, Chad. Ahmat Moussa Youssouf replaces Brahim Mahamat.
- 70': Substitution, Mali. Moussa Doumbia replaces Kamory Doumbia.
- 70': Substitution, Mali. Youssoufou Niakaté replaces Fousseni Diabaté.
- 74': Abdelrazakh Abdallah (Chad) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 77': Goal! Mali 2, Chad 1. Youssoufou Niakaté (Mali) header from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Massadio Haïdara.
- 81': Goal! Mali 3, Chad 1. Ibrahima Sissoko (Mali) header from the centre of the box to the high centre of the goal. Assisted by Youssoufou Niakaté.
- 86': Substitution, Chad. Ahmat Adam Mahamat replaces Aubin Mbaïgolmem.
- 86': Substitution, Chad. Moral Djimhotoum replaces Abdelrazakh Abdallah.
- 90': Fourth official has announced 4 minutes of added time.
- 90': Massadio Haïdara (Mali) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 90'+1': Substitution, Mali. Falaye Sacko replaces Hamari Traoré.
- 90'+5': Second Half ends, Mali 3, Chad 1.
- 0': Match ends, Mali 3, Chad 1.
Game Information
Competition: FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF
Venue: Stade du 26 Mars
Location: Bamako, Mali
Venue: Stade du 26 Mars
Location: Bamako, Mali
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
Mali (4-4-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 22 | Ismael Diawara (GK) |
| 3 | Sikou Niakate |
| 5 | Boubakar Kiki Kouyate |
| 6 | Massadio Haidara  |
| 2 | Hamari Traoré |
| 12 | Mohamed Camara |
| 18 | Cheick Doucouré |
| 20 | Lassine Sinayoko |
| 23 | Aliou Dieng |
| 21 | Kamory Doumbia |
| 19 | Fousseni Diabate |
Chad (5-3-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 23 | Gabin Allabatna (GK) |
| 8 | Ahmat Abderamane |
| 24 | Aubin Mbaigoloum |
| 4 | Djimhoue Fabrice |
| 26 | Abdelrazakh Abdallah |
| 22 | Acyl Mbogo |
| 19 | David Ramadingaye |
| 6 | Eric Mbangossoum |
| 17 | Guigui Ngartolabaye |
| 10 | Marius Mouandilmadji |
| 9 | Brahim Mahamat |
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