South Sudan vs Mauritania 2026 World Cup Qualifying - CAF, Group Stage
Introduction
Match Commentary
- 45': Substitution, South Sudan. Peter Chol replaces William Akio.
- 45': Substitution, Mauritania. Khadim Diaw replaces Aly Abeid.
- 62': Substitution, Mauritania. Omaré Gassama replaces Guessouma Fofana.
- 62': Substitution, Mauritania. Sidi Amar replaces Souleymane Anne.
- 69': Substitution, South Sudan. Emmanuel Loki replaces Nevello Yoseke.
- 69': Substitution, South Sudan. Biong Kuol replaces Valentino Yuel.
- 75': Substitution, Mauritania. Pape Bâ replaces Aboubakary Koïta.
- 85': Majak Mawith (South Sudan) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 90'+1': Substitution, South Sudan. Martin Dominic replaces Ajak Riak.
Game Information
Venue: Stade Me Abdoulaye Wade
Location: Diamniadio, Senegal
FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF Standings
| POS | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| +5 | Congo DR | 6 | 13 | 1 |
| +7 | Senegal | 6 | 12 | 0 |
| +6 | Sudan | 6 | 12 | 0 |
| -3 | Togo | 6 | 4 | 2 |
South Sudan (4-3-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 22 | Majak Maling (GK)  |
| 4 | Peter Manyang |
| 12 | Rashid Toha |
| 21 | William Gama |
| 20 | Joseph Dhata |
| 6 | Nevelo Yoseke |
| 18 | Kenyi Wani |
| 19 | Wani Ivan Adebo |
| 15 | Ajak Chol |
| 9 | William Akio |
| 7 | Valentino Yuel |
Mauritania (4-3-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 16 | Babacar Niasse (GK) |
| 15 | Bakary N'Diaye |
| 13 | Nouh El Abd |
| 3 | Aly Abeid |
| 20 | Ibrahima Keita |
| 8 | Bodda Mouhsine |
| 6 | Guessouma Fofana |
| 11 | Souleymane Anne |
| 9 | Hemeya Tanjy |
| 19 | Aboubakary Koita |
| 17 | Abdallahi Mahmoud |
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