Burundi vs Gabon, 2026 World Cup Qualifying - CAF, Group Stage
· FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAFAbout
Burundi are hosting Gabon
at Benjamin Mkapa National Stadium, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, 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.
- 35': Goal! Burundi 0, Gabon 1. Jim Allevinah (Gabon) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Anthony Oyono.
- 41': Johann Obiang (Gabon) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 43': Bruno Ecuele Manga (Gabon) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 45'+2': Clench Loufilou (Gabon) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 45'+2': Derrick Mukombozi (Burundi) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 45'+3': Fiston Abdul Razak (Burundi) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 45'+6': First Half ends, Burundi 0, Gabon 1.
- 45': Second Half begins Burundi 0, Gabon 1.
- 45': Substitution, Burundi. Hussein Shabani replaces Fiston Abdul Razak.
- 45': Substitution, Burundi. Richard Kirongozi replaces Bienvenue Kanakimana.
- 72': Substitution, Burundi. Jean Girumugisha replaces Saïdi Ntibazonkiza.
- 72': Substitution, Burundi. Omar Mussa replaces Emmanuel Mvuyekure.
- 73': Substitution, Gabon. Alex Moucketou-Moussounda replaces Clench Loufilou.
- 73': Substitution, Gabon. Shavy Babicka replaces Jim Allevinah.
- 78': Substitution, Gabon. Jérémy Oyono replaces David Sambissa.
- 83': Goal! Burundi 0, Gabon 2. Dénis Bouanga (Gabon) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal.
- 83': Substitution, Burundi. Mohamed Amissi replaces Jordi Liongola.
- 85': Alex Moucketou-Moussounda (Gabon) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 87': Goal! Burundi 1, Gabon 2. Abedi Bigirimana (Burundi) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Hussein Shabani.
- 90'+6': Second Half ends, Burundi 1, Gabon 2.
- 0': Match ends, Burundi 1, Gabon 2.
Game Information
Competition: FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF
Venue: Benjamin Mkapa National Stadium
Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Venue: Benjamin Mkapa National Stadium
Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
WCQ - CAF Standings
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ivory Coast | 4 | +12 | 10 |
| 2 | Gabon | 4 | +2 | 9 |
| 3 | Burundi | 4 | +2 | 7 |
| 4 | Kenya | 4 | +4 | 5 |
Line-Ups
Burundi (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Jonathan Nahimana (GK) |
| 22 | Christophe Nduwarugira |
| 19 | Frederic Nsabiyumva |
| 11 | Jordi Liongola |
| 2 | Derrick Mukombozi  |
| 10 | Saidi Ntibazonkiza |
| 20 | Youssouf Ndayishimiye |
| 8 | Emmanuel Mvuyekure |
| 7 | Fiston Abdul Razak |
| 21 | Abedi Bigirimana |
| 12 | Bienvenue Kanakimana |
Gabon (4-3-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Anse Ngoubi (GK) |
| 5 | Bruno Ecuélé Manga |
| 4 | Sidney Obissa |
| 6 | Johann Obiang |
| 3 | Anthony Oyono |
| 8 | Clench Loufilou |
| 12 | Guélor Kanga |
| 13 | Medwin Biteghe |
| 20 | Dénis Bouanga |
| 11 | Jim Allevinah |
| 7 | David Sambissa |
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