Kyrgyzstan Falls to Equatorial Guinea in Antalya Friendly
The Kyrgyzstan national football team suffered a 1-0 defeat against Equatorial Guinea in a friendly match held on March 25, 2026, at the Mardan Stadium in Antalya, Turkey. This match marked the debut of Robert Prosinečki as the head coach of the Kyrgyz national team. News.net.kg
Match Details
Despite a strong start with several attacking opportunities in the first half, Kyrgyzstan failed to convert their chances. Arlen Beksulov and Kairat Zhyrgalbek uulu both had attempts on goal that were saved by the Equatorial Guinea goalkeeper.
The decisive moment came in the 38th minute when a penalty was awarded to Equatorial Guinea after a foul by Kyrgyzstan defender Said Datsiev inside the penalty area. Jose Miranda successfully converted the penalty, giving Equatorial Guinea a 1-0 lead. News.net.kg
Kyrgyzstan continued to press for an equalizer in the second half, with captain Valery Kichin having a close-range shot go over the goal. However, they were unable to find the back of the net, resulting in a 1-0 victory for Equatorial Guinea.
Historical Significance
This match was Kyrgyzstan’s first-ever encounter with a team from the African continent. 24.kg The game was the 190th in the history of the Kyrgyzstan national team. Kyrgyzstan is currently ranked 103rd in the FIFA rankings, while Equatorial Guinea is ranked 107th. 24.kg
Upcoming Fixture
Kyrgyzstan will continue their training camp in Turkey with another friendly match against Madagascar on March 28, 2026. Gazeta.kg This match was originally scheduled to be against Bahrain, but was changed to Madagascar. Gazeta.kg
Match Result: Kyrgyzstan 0 – 1 Equatorial Guinea
Goalscorer: Jose Miranda (40′ penalty)
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