Early fireworks in Malabo as Equatorial Guinea vs Liberia Live timeline levels up fast in World Cup qualifying
An electric start in Group H: within the first quarter-hour, both sides traded punches and we’re set for a compelling afternoon. As Equatorial Guinea vs Liberia Live unfolds at Nuevo Estadio de Malabo on Monday, October 13, 2025, this one already feels like a test of nerve and transitions with real table stakes for CAF’s road to 2026.
Score & Status — Equatorial Guinea vs LiberiaLive
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Status: Live (28’)
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Score: Equatorial Guinea 1–1 Liberia
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Venue: Nuevo Estadio de Malabo, Malabo (Equatorial Guinea)
Kickoff (Time Zones)
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USA (ET) — Monday, Oct 13, 9:00 AM
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USA (PT) — Monday, Oct 13, 6:00 AM
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Canada (Toronto) — Monday, Oct 13, 9:00 AM
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UK (London) — Monday, Oct 13, 2:00 PM
Live Timeline (Key Moments)
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6’: Goal — Liberia strike first, Emmanuel Gono finishes a swift break to stun the hosts.
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15’: Goal — Equatorial Guinea hit back through Federico Bikoro, guiding a composed effort to make it 1–1.
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24’–28’: Liberia’s front three press aggressively; the National Thunder answer with vertical balls to Salomón Obama and late midfield runs from Bikoro.
Standout Performers & Turning Points
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Federico Bikoro (Equatorial Guinea): Driving force from midfield; equalizer at 15’, plus two progressive carries that broke Liberia’s first line.
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Emmanuel Gono (Liberia): Livewire early on, exploiting space behind fullbacks for the opener.
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Oscar Dorley (Liberia): Composed in tight spaces, helping Liberia reset under pressure.
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Momentum swing: The match tilted after Bikoro’s strike—Equatorial Guinea’s press stepped higher, forcing Liberia to go longer and defend the second ball.
Lineups & Shape (confirmed)
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Equatorial Guinea (4-2-3-1): GK Manuel Sapunga; DEF Vicente Esono, Diosdado Mbele, Javier Mumo, Marcelo Asumu; MID Federico Bikoro, Santiago Eneme; AM Gael Akogo, Luis Asué, José Ondo; ST Salomón Obama.
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Liberia (4-3-3): GK Junior Yeanaye; DEF Philip Tarnue, Prince Balde, Sampson Dweh, Emmanuel Fully; MID Solomon Tweh, Divine Teah, Oscar Dorley; FWD Sulahmana Bah, Emmanuel Gono, Nicholas Andrews.
Match Stats (live snapshot)
| Metric | Equatorial Guinea | Liberia |
|---|---|---|
| Possession % | — | — |
| Shots (OT) | — | — |
| Corners | — | — |
| xG | — | — |
What It Means — Equatorial Guinea vs LiberiaLive
Group H is tight beneath leaders Tunisia. Pre-match, Liberia were positioned ahead of Equatorial Guinea in the table, and a result here could secure a top-three finish and momentum into the next international window. For the National Thunder—shaken by recent off-field turbulence—this fixture is about stabilizing selection, reestablishing midfield control through Bikoro/Eneme, and proving they can still punch at home. If the draw holds, both sides gain little; if either finds a late edge, it could swing final standings narratives. Expect fresh legs around the hour as coaches chase that decisive moment in Equatorial Guinea vs LiberiaLive.
