SUMMARY
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Referee adds 11 minutes
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GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL FOR THE CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC!
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GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL FOR MALI! DOUMBIA SCORES THE GOAL THAT BRINGS MLAÍ CLOSER TO VICTORY.
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Mafouta shoots in the penalty area but the ball goes bouncing and is rejected by the Mali defense.
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Fofana again shoots from the half moon and the ball goes wide again, Mali continues to insist but the goal does not fall.
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Niakate's shot goes just wide
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Diawara keeps a clean sheet and prevents his opponents from scoring.
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End of first half, Mali and Central African Republic remain tied 0-0
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Traoré volleys the ball over the goal, but Mali came close.
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Fofana makes an excellent defensive cross and sends the ball to a corner.
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Sissoko tried again with a shot that went just wide of the goalkeeper and Mali came close.
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Traoré's cross shot goes just wide and Mali's first almost goes in.
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Sissoko hits the goal with everything he has and it goes wide, Mali warned.
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Great save by Diawara to prevent the first goal of the rival, Mali is saved for the moment.
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Marcellin Biandao's shot goes just wide but the Central African Republic had already warned
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The match kicks off, Mali plays its second match of the qualifiers against Central African Republic.
IN A FEW MOMENTS WE WILL START
In a couple of moments we will start broadcasting the match between Mali and the Central African Republic, a match corresponding to the World Cup qualifiers in the African soccer confederation.
LINE-UP LIST
This is the starting eleven with which the Central African Republic national team takes the field to start the qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup in Africa, they are going for the victory.
LINE-UP LIST
This is the starting eleven with which the Mali national team will take the field to start the qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup in Africa, they are going for the victory.
HOW TO QUALIFY
The format of the competition will deviate from the usual norm. The 54 national teams affiliated to CAF have been divided into 9 groups, each consisting of 6 participants. The winners of each group, a total of 9 teams, will secure direct qualification. On the other hand, the four best runners-up in the groups will compete in a playoff phase, facing each other in direct elimination duels to determine the last team that will earn its place in the next World Cup.
THE STAGES
The initial phase of the tournament will take place over ten matchdays, spread over a five-week period from November this year to October 2025. In the year 2024, only one double round will be held in June, with the last date of this stage being November 10. After that, the playoffs will be held in November 2025.
MORE PLACES
The expansion to 48 participants in the next World Cup will allow Africa the opportunity to have up to 10 teams represented, doubling the number it had in the previous edition of the tournament. This significant increase in places is especially notable in Africa and Asia, as these are the two continents that experienced the largest increase thanks to the implementation of the "new World Cup".
FROM TIME TO TIME
African soccer, which stood out at the 2022 FIFA World Cup with the outstanding participation of Morocco, which reached the semifinals, will kick off the qualifiers for the next edition of the tournament on November 15 this year. This competitive process will last until November 18, 2025.
THE COMPETITION FORMAT
The 54 CAF-affiliated teams were divided into 9 groups of 6 members. The nine winners of each zone will qualify directly, while the four best runners-up will play a round-robin playoff in direct elimination duels for the last place.
THE WAIT IS OVER
The wait is over, all the emotions of the international soccer duels are back with the best goals, the best plays, the best players and the best controversies in a week where the teams will meet again to continue their preparation in qualifiers, friendlies or international competitions.
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What time is Mali vs Central African Republic match for World Cup Qualifiers 2023?
This is the start time of the game Mali vs Central African Republic of 20th November in several countries:
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United Satates |
September 20, 2023 |
14:00 ET |
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Argentina |
September 20, 2023 |
16:00 |
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Bolivia |
September 20, 2023 |
14:00 |
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Brasil |
September 20, 2023 |
16:00 |
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Chile |
September 20, 2023 |
16:00 |
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Colombia |
September 20, 2023 |
14:00 |
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Ecuador |
September 20, 2023 |
14:00 |
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España |
September 20, 2023 |
20:00 |
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Mexico |
September 20, 2023 |
13:00 |
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Peru |
September 20, 2023 |
14:00 |
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Watch out for this player from Central African Republic:
The player to watch for this match will be center forward, Goduine Koyalipou, the current attacker through the middle has a great experience in international football and has proven it by becoming the goal ally for his team, now, he will look to break the nets and be the difference that balances the scales in favor of his national team.
Last Central African Republic roster:
G. Lembet; R. M. Yapéndé, P. Guinari, S. Ndobé, F. Yangao; K. Namnganda, A. Youga, B. Pirioua, G. Baboula; L. Mafouta, G. Koyalipou.
Watch out for this Mali player:
The player to watch for this match will be central midfielder Mohamed Camara, the current attacker through the middle has been an important piece in his national team and has proven it by becoming the goal ally for his team, now, he will look to break the nets and be the difference that balances the scales in favor of his team.
Mali's final line-up:
I. Diwara; M. Diarra, S. Niakate, M. Fofana, H. Traoré; M. Doudombia, D. Samassekou, M. Camara, D. Diabaté; K. Doumbia, L. Sinayoko.
Background:
Mali and Central African Republic have never met in a friendly match or an official match, so this will be the first ever duel in which the two nations will play each other for three points on a soccer pitch.
About the Stadium:
The full name is "Stade du 26 Mars", in reference to March 26, 1991, the date on which a popular uprising led to the fall of the military regime in Mali and the establishment of a democratic government. It has a capacity to hold up to 50,000 spectators. Several soccer competitions, including national and international leagues, have taken place at the Stade du 26 Mars. It has also been used by the Mali national team for its international matches.
First away mission
The Central African Republic national team will start the World Cup qualifiers as visitors, so it will be important to start this first match with the three points that will put them quickly at the top of their group, likewise, from now on every match will be vital for Central African Republic since depending on their results they will be able to think about attending the next World Cup.
Thinking ahead to the World Cup
Mali are preparing for an exciting home clash against Central African Republic, marking the start of the FIFA World Cup qualifiers. At this crucial moment, the determination lies with the Congolese players, who will be looking to get off on the right foot in this exciting journey to the World Cup. Victory in this first match would not only be an invaluable boost to their morale, but also an essential step towards the dream of representing their nation at soccer's greatest competition.
Time for international duels
Every November, fans around the world look forward to FIFA World Cup dates, a period when national teams come together for exciting friendly and qualifying matches. This lull in the domestic leagues provides the perfect opportunity for national teams to showcase their talent and seek international glory. In addition to being a chance for teams to fine-tune their tactics and players, the September FIFA Date is also a showcase for promising young players looking to earn a place on the international stage.
Kick-off time
The Mali vs Central African Republic match will be played at Stade du 26 Mars, in Bamako, Mali. The kick-off is scheduled at 2:00 pm ET.
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