In a pulsating 2026 World Cup qualifier at Stade de Kégué on March 22, 2025, Togo and Mauritania battled to a 2-2 draw in Group B.
Togo struck first, with Thibault Klidje heading in a Youssifou Atté cross in the 4th minute. Mauritania responded after the break, as Aboubakary Koïta leveled the score in the 52nd minute, followed by Abdallahi Mahmoud’s strike in the 55th to take a 2-1 lead.
Togo fought very hard to get back into the game. FC Cincinnati forward Kevin Denkey scored in the 69th minute to secure a point. Both sides showcased attacking flair in the game. Togo had a lot of possession but defensive lapses kept the game level.
The result leaves both teams struggling to climb the table in the ongoing qualifiers.
Group B Standings: Togo sits 4th with 4 points, Mauritania 5th with 2 points. Sudan leads the group with 10 points after 4 games.
Next Games: Togo faces Senegal (away) on March 25th; Mauritania hosts DR Congo (away) on the same date.
