Zambia vs Niger, 2026 World Cup Qualifying - CAF, Group Stage
· FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAFAbout
Zambia are hosting Niger
at Levy Mwanawasa Stadium, Ndola, Zambia, 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.
- 38': Rahim Alhassane (Niger) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 45': Fourth official has announced 2 minutes of added time.
- 45'+3': First Half ends, Zambia 0, Niger 0.
- 45': Second Half begins Zambia 0, Niger 0.
- 49': Daniel Sosah (Niger) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 56': Goal! Zambia 0, Niger 1. Daniel Sosah (Niger) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal.
- 65': Substitution, Zambia. Kennedy Musonda replaces Edward Chilufya.
- 72': Substitution, Niger. Adamou Djibo replaces Amadou Moutari.
- 72': Substitution, Niger. Najeeb Yakubu replaces Mohamed Pape.
- 73': Substitution, Zambia. Emmanuel Banda replaces Kelvin Kapumbu.
- 73': Substitution, Zambia. Joseph Sabobo replaces Lameck Banda.
- 78': Substitution, Niger. Boubacar Goumey replaces Ousseini Badamassi.
- 89': Mahamadou Tanja (Niger) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 89': Substitution, Zambia. Kelvin Kampamba replaces Benson Sakala.
- 89': Substitution, Zambia. Obino Chisala replaces Gift Mphande.
- 90': Fourth official has announced 6 minutes of added time.
- 90'+7': Second Half ends, Zambia 0, Niger 1.
- 0': Match ends, Zambia 0, Niger 1.
Game Information
Competition: FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF
Venue: Levy Mwanawasa Stadium
Location: Ndola, Zambia
Attendance: 49,800
Venue: Levy Mwanawasa Stadium
Location: Ndola, Zambia
Attendance: 49,800
WCQ - CAF Standings
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Morocco | 8 | +20 | 24 |
| 2 | Niger | 8 | +1 | 15 |
| 3 | Tanzania | 8 | -1 | 10 |
| 4 | Zambia | 8 | 0 | 9 |
Line-Ups
Zambia (4-1-4-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 16 | Lawrence Mulenga (GK) |
| 14 | Kabaso Chongo |
| 6 | Benson Sakala |
| 15 | Kelvin Kapumbu |
| 8 | Lubambo Musonda |
| 13 | Gift Mphande |
| 22 | Kings Kangwa |
| 23 | Edward Chilufya |
| 10 | Fashion Sakala |
| 9 | Lameck Banda |
| 20 | Patson Daka |
Niger (4-3-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 22 | Mahamadou Tanja Djibo (GK)  |
| 3 | Oumar Sako |
| 13 | Mohamed Abdouramane |
| 2 | Rahim Alhassane |
| 23 | Mohamed Pape Moctar M'Baye |
| 19 | Hassane Adamou |
| 20 | Amadou Moutari |
| 6 | Youssouf Alio Oumarou |
| 7 | Daniel Sosah |
| 12 | Ousseini Soumaila Badamassi |
| 10 | Victorien Adebayor |
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