Benin vs Zimbabwe, 2026 World Cup Qualifying - CAF, Group Stage
· FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAFAbout
Benin are hosting Zimbabwe
at Stade Olympique Alassane Ouattara, Abidjan, Ivory Coast, starting on
. The match is a part of the FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF.
Match Commentary
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 0': First Half begins.
- 18': Divine Lunga (Zimbabwe) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 45': Fourth official has announced 1 minutes of added time.
- 45'+3': First Half ends, Benin 0, Zimbabwe 0.
- 45': Second Half begins Benin 0, Zimbabwe 0.
- 54': Substitution, Benin. Razack Rachidou replaces Andréas Hountondji.
- 64': Teenage Hadebe (Zimbabwe) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 72': Substitution, Benin. Jodel Dossou replaces Rodolfo Aloko.
- 72': Substitution, Benin. Samadou Attidjikou replaces Sessi D'Almeida.
- 74': Marvelous Nakamba (Zimbabwe) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 77': Goal! Benin 1, Zimbabwe 0. Steve Mounié (Benin) header from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Yohan Roche.
- 82': Substitution, Benin. Rodrigue Kossi replaces Junior Olaïtan.
- 83': Substitution, Zimbabwe. Tymon Machope replaces Tawanda Maswanhise.
- 84': Substitution, Zimbabwe. Bill Antonio replaces Tawanda Chirewa.
- 84': Substitution, Zimbabwe. Terrence Dzvukamanja replaces Emmanuel Jalai.
- 88': Substitution, Zimbabwe. Walter Musona replaces Tino Kadewere.
- 90': Fourth official has announced 4 minutes of added time.
- 90'+5': Jodel Dossou (Benin) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 90'+5': Rodrigue Kossi (Benin) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 90'+6': Second Half ends, Benin 1, Zimbabwe 0.
- 0': Match ends, Benin 1, Zimbabwe 0.
Game Information
Competition: FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF
Venue: Stade Olympique Alassane Ouattara
Location: Abidjan, Ivory Coast
Attendance: 457
Venue: Stade Olympique Alassane Ouattara
Location: Abidjan, Ivory Coast
Attendance: 457
WCQ - CAF Standings
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Africa | 10 | +6 | 18 |
| 2 | Nigeria | 10 | +7 | 17 |
| 3 | Benin | 10 | +1 | 17 |
| 4 | Lesotho | 10 | -3 | 12 |
Line-Ups
Benin (4-3-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Marcel Dandjinou (GK) |
| 13 | Mohamed Tijani |
| 6 | Olivier Verdon |
| 5 | Yohan Roche |
| 11 | Rachid Moumini |
| 15 | Sessi D'Almeida |
| 18 | Junior Olaitan |
| 8 | Hassane Imourane |
| 9 | Steve Mounié |
| 17 | Andreas Hountondji |
| 22 | Rodolfo Aloko |
Zimbabwe (4-3-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 22 | Washington Arubi (GK) |
| 15 | Teenage Hadebe  |
| 4 | Munashe Garananga |
| 5 | Divine Lunga |
| 23 | Emmanuel Jalai |
| 17 | Knowledge Musona |
| 3 | Jordan Zemura |
| 18 | Marvelous Nakamba |
| 20 | Tawanda Chirewa |
| 11 | Tino Kadewere |
| 19 | Tawanda Maswanhise |
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