by Staff Reporter
Saturday Jun 08, 2024. 19:53
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CAF World Cup Qualifiers results, Saturday 8 June
Cameroon 4-1 Cape Verde
Gambia 5-1 Seychelles
Match report: Gambia defeat Seychelles for first win in Group F
Gambia defeated Seychelles 5-1 at the Berkane Municipal Stadium in Morocco on Saturday evening to claim their first win in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers. Read more…
19:53: Gambia 5 (M. Badamosi 10’ 66’, M. Barrow 52’ pen, Y. Minteh 55’, A. Sidibeh 78’) Seychelles 1 (R. Henriette 14’) – Done and dusted in Berkane.
It’s the first three points for the Scorpions in Group F, though they remain in fifth place – six points off the pace set by leaders Cote d’Ivoire. As for the Pirates, they have zero points from three matches, though Ryan Henriette at least managed to score their first goal of the campaign.
19:36: Gambia 5 (M. Badamosi 10’ 66’, M. Barrow 52’ pen, Y. Minteh 55’, A. Sidibeh 78’) Seychelles 1 (R. Henriette 14’) – The Scorpions score a fifth goal in Berkane, as substitute Adama Sidibeh nets in the 78th minute.
19:25: Gambia 4 (M. Badamosi 10’, M. Barrow 52’ pen, Y. Minteh 55’, 66’) Seychelles 1 (R. Henriette 14’) – This game is as good as won for the Scorpions now, as Badamosi gets his second of the game to make it 4-1.
19:14: Gambia 3 (M. Badamosi 10’, M. Barrow 52’ pen, Minteh 55’) Seychelles 1 (R. Henriette 14’) – One goal quickly follows another for Gambia, as Yankuba Minteh strikes in the 55th minute to make it 3-1.
19:11: Gambia 2 (M. Badamosi 10’, M. Barrow 52’ pen) Seychelles 1 (R. Henriette 14’) – Goal in Berkane! Musa Barrow scores from the penalty spot and the Scorpions are back in front.
19:05: Gambia 1 (M. Badamosi 10’) Seychelles 1 (R. Henriette 14’) – Back underway in the second half in Berkane.
18:48: Gambia 1 (M. Badamosi 10’) Seychelles 1 (R. Henriette 14’) – Half time in Berkane, where the Pirates are holding the Scorpions 1-1.
18:40: Gambia 1 (M. Badamosi 10’) Seychelles 1 (R. Henriette 14’) – Frustration for Gambia, who have been unable to reclaim the lead after their fast start. And we’ve seen yellow cards for Omar Gaye and Yusupha Bobb as a result.
18:16: Gambia 1 (M. Badamosi 10’) Seychelles 1 (R. Henriette 14’) – The Pirates hit straight back through Ryan Henriette and it’s 1-1 in Berkane!
18:12: Gambia 1 (M. Badamosi 10’) Seychelles 0 – An early goal for the Scorpions, who claim a 10th minute lead via Mohamed Badamosi.
18:02: Gambia 0 Seychelles 0 – We have kick-off at the Berkane Municipal Stadium in Morocco for this Group F clash. Both the Scorpions and the Pirates are looking to record their first points of the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers.
17:45: Gambia v Seychelles – Line-ups:
Gambia: S. Sibi, M. Badamosi, M. Barrow, Y. Bobb, E. Ceesay, O. Colley, A. Fadera, O. Gaye, A. Manneh, Y. Minteh, M. Sanneh
Seychelles: I. Ah-Kong, M. Cissoko, J. Gamatice, C. Hausi, R. Henriette, B. Labrosse, B. Marie, W. Mellie, M. Payet, I. Raheriniaina, G. Waye-Hive
Report: Cameroon thump Cape Verde, claim top spot in Group D
Cameroon thumped Cape Verde 4-1 in a 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifier played at the Ahmadou Ahidjo Stadium in Yaounde on Saturday afternoon, rising to the top of Group D in the process. Read more…
17:00: Cameroon 4 (Ngadeu 13’, V. Aboubakar 25’, 43’ pen, N. Tolo 54’) Cape Verde 1 (Monteiro 37’) – Full time in Yaounde, where the Indomitable Lions have won 4-1 and rise to the top of Group D on seven points, replacing former leaders Libya on goal difference. The Blue Sharks, who also missed a penalty in injury time, are fourth on four points.
16:36: Cameroon 4 (Ngadeu 13’, V. Aboubakar 25’, 43’ pen, N. Tolo 54’) Cape Verde 1 (Monteiro 37’) – Past the midway point of the second half. Cape Verde have sent on Garry Rodrigues and Helio Varela in an effort to turn the game around, but Cameroon remain firmly in control.
16:21: Cameroon 4 (Ngadeu 13’, V. Aboubakar 25’, 43’ pen, N. Tolo 54’) Cape Verde 1 (Monteiro 37’) – Nouhou Tolo scores for the Indomitable Lions, who stretch their lead to 4-1 and are surely on course for all three points.
16:11: Cameroon 3 (Ngadeu 13’, V. Aboubakar 25’, 43’ pen) Cape Verde 1 (Monteiro 37’) – Back underway in the second half in Yaounde.
15:54: Cameroon 3 (Ngadeu 13’, V. Aboubakar 25’, 43’ pen) Cape Verde 1 (Monteiro 37’) – Half time in Yaounde, where Cameroon have netted three times and are on course for top spot in Group D.
15:48: Cameroon 3 (Ngadeu 13’, V. Aboubakar 25’, 43’ pen) Cape Verde 1 (Monteiro 37’) – The Indomitable Lions restore their two-goal advantage via a penalty from Vincent Aboubakar and they are back in full control of the game.
15:43: Cameroon 2 (Ngadeu 13’, V. Aboubakar 25’) Cape Verde 1 (37’) – The Blue Sharks pull a goal back in the 37th minute via Jamiro Monteiro.
15:30: Cameroon 2 (Ngadeu 13’, V. Aboubakar 25’) Cape Verde 0 – Another goal in Yaounde and the Indomitable Lions stretch their lead, with Vincent Aboubakar scoring from Nicolas Ngamaleu’s assist!
15:18: Cameroon 1 (Ngadeu 13’) Cape Verde 0 – Goal in Yaounde, where Michael Ngadeu has put the Indomitable Lions ahead!
15:04: Cameroon 0 Cape Verde 0 – We are underway at the Ahmadou Ahidjo Stadium in Yaounde for this Group D clash. A win for either team would push them to the top of the log on goal difference ahead of current leaders Libya.
14:45: Cameroon v Cape Verde – Line-ups:
Cameroon: A. Onana, M. Ngadeu, N. Tolo, C. Wooh, F. Anguissa, M. Hongla, B. Mbuemo, C. Baleba, V. Aboubakar, M. Ngamaleu, J. Tchatchoua
Cape Verde: Vozinha, R. Lopes, S. Moreira, L. Costa, J. Monteiro, D. Duarte, K. Pina, Joao Paulo, R. Mendes, Bebe, J. Cabral
Preview: Cameroon look to put off-field turmoil behind them
Cameroon will look to put off-field turmoil behind them when they host Group D rivals Cape Verde for a key 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier at the Ahmadou Ahidjo Stadium in Yaounde on the afternoon of Saturday 8 June 2024. Read more…
Preview: Gambia & Seychelles target first Group F victory
As nations without a win in the current CAF 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, Gambia and Seychelles are aiming to beat their slump when they do battle at Stade Municipal de Berkane on Saturday evening. Read more…
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