Mauritius vs Eswatini 2026 World Cup Qualifying - CAF, Group Stage

Mauritius

19': Mike Gaspard
45': Lindsay Rose

FT
2 - 1

Eswatini

66': Andy Junior Magagula

Introduction

Mauritius are hosting Eswatini at National Sports Complex Pitch 1, Saint Pierre, Mauritius, starting on . The match is a part of the FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF.

Match Commentary

19': Goal! Mauritius 1, Eswatini 0. Mike Gaspard (Mauritius) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the high centre of the goal.
45': Goal! Mauritius 2, Eswatini 0. Lindsay Rose (Mauritius) header from the centre of the box to the high centre of the goal. Assisted by Kévin Bru.
45': Substitution, Mauritius. Fernando Jackson replaces Mike Gaspard.
45': Substitution, Eswatini. Neliswa Dlamini replaces Mxolisi Mkhonto.
45': Substitution, Eswatini. Junior Magagula replaces Innocent Dlamini.
45': Substitution, Eswatini. Thubelihle Mavuso replaces Bongwa Matsebula.
50': Lindo Mkhonta (Eswatini) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
63': Substitution, Mauritius. Allan Wan Kut Kai replaces Stephan De Robillard.
63': Substitution, Mauritius. Jason Ferré replaces Aurélien François.
65': Adel Langue (Mauritius) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
66': Goal! Mauritius 2, Eswatini 1. Junior Magagula (Eswatini) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the high centre of the goal.
78': Substitution, Eswatini. Philani Mkhonto replaces Sabelo Ndzinisa.
85': Neliswa Dlamini (Eswatini) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
90'+1': Substitution, Mauritius. Linley Rita replaces Yannick Aristide.
90'+3': Jason Ferré (Mauritius) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

Game Information

Competition: FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF

Venue: National Sports Complex Pitch 1
Location: Saint Pierre, Mauritius
Attendance: 4,000

FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF Standings

POS	TEAM	GP	GD	PTS
+8	Cape Verde	10	23	1
+12	Cameroon	10	19	1
+2	Libya	10	16	2
+1	Angola	10	12	2

Full Table

Line-Ups

Mauritius (4-2-3-1)

No.	Name
16	Dorian Chiotti (GK)
6	Wilson Moutou
4	Lindsay Rose
17	Emmanuel Vincent
5	Jordan Francois
22	Stephen De Robillard
10	Kévin Bru
8	Adel Langue
13	Aurélien Francois
3	Mike Gaspard
11	Yannick Aristide

Substitutes:

Hans Patate, Stéphane Nabab, Linley Rita, Adriano Casimir, Fernando Jackson, Ashley Nazira, Jininio Darbon, David Aristide, Kevin Jean-Louis, Allan Wan Kut Kai, Jason Ferré, Brandon Citorah.

Eswatini (4-4-2)

No.	Name
16	Ncamiso Dlamini (GK)
19	Lindo Mkhonta
21	Sifiso Matse
3	Kwakhe Thwala
20	Mxolisi Manana
12	Innocent Dlamini
7	Mthunzi Mkhontfo
5	Bongwa Matsebula
14	Mzwandile Mabelesa
10	Sabelo Ndzinisa
8	Mxolisi Mkhontfo

Substitutes:

Sibongakhonkhe Silenge, Andy Junior Magagula, Thubelihle Mavuso, Sibonelo Sibandze, Siphosethu Mabilisa, Simanga Masangane, Neliswa Dlamini, Philani Mkhontfo, Sibusiso Dlamini.

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