Eswatini vs Cape Verde 2023 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying, Group Stage
Introduction
Match Commentary
- 47': Cuca (Cape Verde Islands) Substitution at 47'
- 47': Jamiro Monteiro (Cape Verde Islands) Substitution at 47'
- 56': Ryan Mendes (Cape Verde Islands) Goal at 56'
- 60': Neliswa Dlamini (Eswatini) Yellow Card at 60'
- 63': Bongwa Matsebula (Eswatini) Substitution at 63'
- 63': Sandile Gamedze (Eswatini) Substitution at 63'
- 63': Bebé (Cape Verde Islands) Substitution at 63'
- 67': Bryan Silva Teixeira (Cape Verde Islands) Substitution at 67'
- 79': Ivanildo Fernandes (Cape Verde Islands) Yellow Card at 79'
- 81': Siboniso Ngwenya (Eswatini) Yellow Card at 81'
- 81': Deroy Duarte (Cape Verde Islands) Yellow Card at 81'
- 82': Leon Manyisa (Eswatini) Substitution at 82'
- 83': Diney Borges (Cape Verde Islands) Substitution at 83'
- 87': Leon Manyisa (Eswatini) Yellow Card at 87'
Game Information
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Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying Standings
| POS | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| +24 | Morocco | 6 | 18 | 0 |
| -2 | Gabon | 6 | 10 | 2 |
| -11 | Lesotho | 6 | 4 | 4 |
| -11 | Central African Republic | 6 | 3 | 5 |
Eswatini
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 16 | Ncamiso Dlamini (GK) |
| 15 | Sihlangu Mkhwanazi |
| 19 | Lindo Mkhonta |
| 22 | Siboniso Mamba |
| 3 | Kwakhe Thwala |
| 21 | Sifiso Matse |
| 9 | Philani Mkhonto |
| 18 | Siboniso Ngwenya  |
| 20 | Neliswa Dlamini |
| 10 | Sabelo Ndzinisa |
| 8 | Fanelo Mamba |
Cape Verde Islands
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Vozinha (GK) |
| 5 | Ivanildo Fernandes |
| 6 | Deroy Duarte |
| 15 | João Paulo |
| 4 | Roberto Lopes |
| 77 | Garry Rodrigues |
| 8 | Arcanjo |
| 13 | Kevin Pina |
| 7 | Willy Semedo |
| 17 | Gilson Tavares |
| 20 | Ryan Mendes |
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