Chad vs Sierra Leone, 2025 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying, Group Stage
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Match Commentary
- 29': Abu Diaby Dumbuya (Sierra Leone) Goal at 29'
- 31': Francis Koroma (Sierra Leone) Yellow Card at 31'
- 34': Mahamat Thiam (Chad) Penalty - Scored at 34'
- 45': Yves Allarabaye (Chad) Substitution at 45'
- 54': Abdoulie Jarjue (Sierra Leone) Yellow Card at 54'
- 63': Alusine Pagal Koroma (Sierra Leone) Substitution at 63'
- 63': Sullay Kaikai (Sierra Leone) Substitution at 63'
- 68': Ahmad Ngouyamsa (Chad) Yellow Card at 68'
- 76': Josh Koroma (Sierra Leone) Substitution at 76'
- 82': Natoyoum Osee (Chad) Substitution at 82'
- 82': Ahmat Adam Mahamat (Chad) Substitution at 82'
- 88': Alhaji Kamara (Sierra Leone) Substitution at 88'
- 88': Issa Kallon (Sierra Leone) Substitution at 88'
- 90'+3': Youssouf Abdraman (Chad) Substitution at 93'
- 90'+3': Acyl Mbogo (Chad) Substitution at 93'
Statistics
 SLE |
CHA |
|
|---|---|---|
| 20 | Fouls | 19 |
| 2 | Yellow Cards | 1 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 0 |
| 6 | Corner Kicks | 1 |
| 1 | Saves | 3 |
| 65.3 | Possession | 34.7 |
| 10 | SHOTS | 6 |
| 4 | ON GOAL | 2 |
| 0.4 | On Target % | 0.3 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 1 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 1 |
| 0 | Accurate Passes | 0 |
| 0 | Passes | 0 |
| 0.0 | Pass Completion % | 0.0 |
| 0 | Accurate Crosses | 0 |
| 0 | Crosses | 0 |
| 0.0 | Cross % | 0.0 |
| 0 | Long Balls | 0 |
| 0 | Accurate Long Balls | 0 |
| 0.0 | Long Balls % | 0.0 |
| 0 | Blocked Shots | 1 |
| 0 | Effective Tackles | 0 |
| 0 | Tackles | 0 |
| 0.0 | Tackle % | 0.0 |
| 0 | Interceptions | 0 |
| 0 | Effective Clearances | 0 |
| 0 | Clearances | 0 |
Game Information
Venue: Stade Olympique Alassane Ouattara
Location: Abidjan, Ivory Coast
AFCON Qualifying Standings
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zambia | 6 | +3 | 13 |
| 2 | Ivory Coast | 6 | +9 | 12 |
| 3 | Sierra Leone | 6 | -5 | 5 |
| 4 | Chad | 6 | -7 | 3 |
Line-Ups
Chad (5-3-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 16 | Allabatna Gabin (GK) |
| 13 | Charles Tchouplaou |
| 20 | Marvin Assane |
| 6 | Eric Mbangossoum |
| 4 | Joseph Antoine Na'A |
| 2 | Ahmad Ngouyamsa  |
| 25 | Sindou Yeo |
| 14 | Mahamat Thiam |
| 11 | Ahmat Moussa Youssouf |
| 10 | Marius Mouandilmadji |
| 24 | Wiliam Damba |
Sierra Leone (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 23 | Francis Koroma (GK) |
| 5 | Steven Caulker |
| 17 | Abdoulie Jarjue |
| 19 | Emmanuel Samadia |
| 2 | Nathaniel Jalloh |
| 10 | Kei Kamara |
| 14 | Tyrese Fornah |
| 4 | Abu Diaby Dumbuya |
| 9 | Amadou Bakayoko |
| 7 | Augustus Kargbo |
| 22 | Mustapha Bundu |
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