Tunisia vs Namibia, 2026 World Cup Qualifying - CAF, Group Stage
· FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAFAbout
Match Commentary
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 0': First Half begins.
- 28': Goal! Tunisia 1, Namibia 0. Ali Abdi (Tunisia) converts the penalty with a left footed shot to the high centre of the goal.
- 36': Ngero Katua (Namibia) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 45': Kennedy Amutenya (Namibia) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 45': Fourth official has announced 2 minutes of added time.
- 45'+3': First Half ends, Tunisia 1, Namibia 0.
- 45': Second Half begins Tunisia 1, Namibia 0.
- 45': Substitution, Tunisia. Ellyes Skhiri replaces Aïssa Laïdouni.
- 45': Substitution, Tunisia. Naïm Sliti replaces Sebastian Tounekti.
- 55': Goal! Tunisia 2, Namibia 0. Hannibal Mejbri (Tunisia) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Naïm Sliti.
- 62': Aprocius Petrus (Namibia) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 63': Substitution, Namibia. David Ndeunyema replaces Dynamo Fredericks.
- 63': Substitution, Namibia. Tjipe Karuuombe replaces Bethuel Muzeu.
- 64': Goal! Tunisia 3, Namibia 0. Ferjani Sassi (Tunisia) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the high centre of the goal. Assisted by Naïm Sliti.
- 65': Substitution, Tunisia. Ismaël Gharbi replaces Elias Saad.
- 67': Substitution, Namibia. Moses Shidolo replaces Charles Hambira.
- 71': David Ndeunyema (Namibia) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 72': Substitution, Tunisia. Firas Chaouat replaces Hazem Mastouri.
- 75': Yan Valery (Tunisia) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 81': Substitution, Tunisia. Moutaz Neffati replaces Ferjani Sassi.
- 86': Substitution, Namibia. Erastus Kulula replaces Deon Hotto.
- 86': Substitution, Namibia. Elias Hambongo replaces Peter Shalulile.
- 90': Fourth official has announced 3 minutes of added time.
- 90'+3': Second Half ends, Tunisia 3, Namibia 0.
- 0': Match ends, Tunisia 3, Namibia 0.
Game Information
Venue: Stade olympique Hammadi-Agrebi
Location: Hammadi Agrebi Stadium, Tunisia
WCQ - CAF Standings
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tunisia | 10 | +22 | 28 |
| 2 | Namibia | 10 | +3 | 15 |
| 3 | Liberia | 10 | +2 | 15 |
| 4 | Malawi | 10 | +1 | 13 |
Line-Ups
Tunisia (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 16 | Aymen Dahmen (GK) |
| 3 | Montassar Talbi |
| 6 | Dylan Bronn |
| 2 | Ali Abdi |
| 20 | Yan Valery  |
| 10 | Hannibal Mejbri |
| 13 | Ferjani Sassi |
| 14 | Aïssa Laïdouni |
| 9 | Hazem Mastouri |
| 8 | Elias Saad |
| 12 | Sebastian Tounekti |
Namibia (4-1-4-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 16 | Kamaijanda Ndisiro (GK) |
| 12 | Kennedy Amutenya |
| 5 | Charles Hambira |
| 6 | Ngero Katua |
| 4 | Riaan Hanamub |
| 19 | Paulus Amutenya |
| 18 | Aprocius Petrus |
| 21 | Dynamo Fredericks |
| 7 | Deon Hotto |
| 13 | Peter Shalulile |
| 9 | Bethuel Muzeu |
WCQ - CAF News
Nigeria will not be going ahead with planned friendlies against Venezuela and Colombia in the USA next month, after the Super Eagles qualified for the World Cup playoffs which take place in Morocco at the same time.
Spain still topped the FIFA men's world rankings, with Germany back on track to be a top-seeded team in the World Cup finals draw on Dec. 5.
Victor Osimhen plundered a hat trick and substitute Frank Onyeka scored a pile driver as Nigeria routed Benin in Uyo, to keep their FIFA World Cup qualifying hopes alive.
South Africa's performance to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup is symbolic of the resilience that coach Hugo Broos has instilled in the team.
There are 87 national teams that could win the FIFA World Cup next summer. With only three international breaks left before the tournament, we rank every team.