Malawi vs Namibia, 2026 World Cup Qualifying - CAF, Group Stage
· FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAFAbout
Malawi are hosting Namibia
at Bingu National Stadium, Lilongwe, Malawi, 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.
- 24': Sergio Damaseb (Namibia) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 40': Goal! Malawi 0, Namibia 1. Prins Tjiueza (Namibia) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the high centre of the goal. Assisted by Peter Shalulile.
- 45'+3': First Half ends, Malawi 0, Namibia 1.
- 45': Second Half begins Malawi 0, Namibia 1.
- 53': Substitution, Malawi. Chawanangwa Kaonga replaces Gaba Mhango.
- 55': Substitution, Namibia. Paulus Amutenya replaces Sergio Damaseb.
- 61': Edward Maova (Namibia) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 70': Substitution, Malawi. Gaddie Chirwa replaces Patrick Mwaungulu.
- 76': Substitution, Namibia. Bethuel Muzeu replaces Peter Shalulile.
- 76': Substitution, Namibia. Elmo Kambindu replaces Prins Tjiueza.
- 76': Substitution, Namibia. Joslin Kamatuka replaces Deon Hotto.
- 76': Substitution, Namibia. Moses Shidolo replaces Dynamo Fredericks.
- 80': Substitution, Malawi. Lanjesi Nkhoma replaces Wisdom Mpinganjira.
- 80': Substitution, Malawi. Lloyd Njaliwa replaces Yankho Singo.
- 86': Elmo Kambindu (Namibia) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 90'+5': Second Half ends, Malawi 0, Namibia 1.
- 0': Match ends, Malawi 0, Namibia 1.
Game Information
Competition: FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF
Venue: Bingu National Stadium
Location: Lilongwe, Malawi
Attendance: 17,706
Venue: Bingu National Stadium
Location: Lilongwe, Malawi
Attendance: 17,706
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
Malawi (4-4-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 16 | William Thole (GK) |
| 5 | Chembezi Denis |
| 3 | John Charles Petro |
| 12 | Alick Lungu |
| 15 | Gomezgani Chirwa |
| 6 | Lloyd Aaron |
| 22 | Yankho Singo |
| 14 | Wisdom Mpinganjira |
| 13 | Patrick Mwaungulu |
| 11 | Frank Mhango |
| 9 | Richard Mbulu |
Namibia (5-3-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 23 | Edward Maova (GK)  |
| 5 | Charles Hambira |
| 6 | Ngero Katua |
| 17 | Bonifasius Josef |
| 4 | Riaan Hanamub |
| 2 | Sergio Damaseb |
| 18 | Aprocius Petrus |
| 10 | Prins Tjiueza |
| 21 | Dynamo Fredericks |
| 13 | Peter Shalulile |
| 7 | Deon Hotto |
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