Congo DR vs Mauritania, 2026 World Cup Qualifying - CAF, Group Stage
· FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAFAbout
Congo DR are hosting Mauritania
at Stade des Martyrs, Kinshasa, Congo DR, 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'+3': First Half ends, Congo DR 0, Mauritania 0.
- 45': Second Half begins Congo DR 0, Mauritania 0.
- 55': Substitution, Congo DR. Théo Bongonda replaces Meschack Elia.
- 62': Goal! Congo DR 1, Mauritania 0. Yoane Wissa (Congo DR) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Théo Bongonda.
- 72': Substitution, Mauritania. Souleymane Anne replaces Abdallahi Mahmoud.
- 75': Substitution, Mauritania. Mohamed Soueid replaces Aboubakary Koïta.
- 76': Substitution, Congo DR. Silas Katompa Mvumpa replaces Yoane Wissa.
- 81': Goal! Congo DR 2, Mauritania 0. Théo Bongonda (Congo DR) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Lionel Mpasi.
- 83': Substitution, Congo DR. Aaron Tshibola replaces Gaël Kakuta.
- 84': Cédric Bakambu (Congo DR) is shown the yellow card.
- 84': Substitution, Congo DR. Fiston Mayele replaces Cédric Bakambu.
- 84': Substitution, Mauritania. Sidi Amar replaces Souleymane Anne.
- 86': Henock Baka (Congo DR) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 90'+6': Second Half ends, Congo DR 2, Mauritania 0.
- 0': Match ends, Congo DR 2, Mauritania 0.
Game Information
Competition: FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF
Venue: Stade des Martyrs
Location: Kinshasa, Congo DR
Venue: Stade des Martyrs
Location: Kinshasa, Congo DR
WCQ - CAF Standings
# | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Sudan | 4 | +6 | 10 |
2 | Senegal | 4 | +5 | 8 |
3 | Congo DR | 4 | +2 | 7 |
4 | Togo | 4 | -1 | 3 |
Line-Ups
Congo DR (4-2-3-1)
No. | Name |
---|---|
1 | Lionel M'Pasi (GK) |
2 | Henock Inonga Baka |
22 | Chancel Mbemba |
12 | Joris Kayembe |
21 | Gedeon Kalulu |
14 | Gaël Kakuta |
8 | Samuel Moutoussamy |
18 | Charles Pickel |
17 | Cédric Bakambu |
20 | Yoane Wissa |
13 | Meschack Elia |
Mauritania (4-4-2)
No. | Name |
---|---|
16 | Babacar Niasse (GK) |
14 | Mohamed Dellahi Yaly |
21 | El Hassen Houeibib |
2 | Khadim Diaw |
20 | Ibrahima Keita |
8 | Bodda Mouhsine |
6 | Guessouma Fofana |
19 | Aboubakary Koita |
17 | Abdallahi Mahmoud |
25 | Pape Ibnou Ba |
9 | Hemeya Tanjy |
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