Namibia vs Sao Tome and Principe, 2026 World Cup Qualifying - CAF, Group Stage
· FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF
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3 - 0
3 - 0
About
Namibia are hosting Sao Tome and Principe
at Francistown Stadium, Francistown, Botswana, 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.
- 12': Substitution, São Tomé e Príncipe. Ricardo Cardoso replaces Kelve Semedo.
- 41': Goal! Namibia 1, São Tomé e Príncipe 0. Peter Shalulile (Namibia) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal.
- 45': Fourth official has announced 1 minutes of added time.
- 45'+1': First Half ends, Namibia 1, São Tomé e Príncipe 0.
- 45': Second Half begins Namibia 1, São Tomé e Príncipe 0.
- 45': Substitution, São Tomé e Príncipe. Adjakson Ramos replaces Rogério Fernandes.
- 54': David Ndeunyema (Namibia) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 61': Substitution, Namibia. Erastus Kulula replaces David Ndeunyema.
- 66': Goal! Namibia 2, São Tomé e Príncipe 0. Peter Shalulile (Namibia) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Riaan Hanamub.
- 69': Substitution, São Tomé e Príncipe. Ricardo Fernandes replaces Waldimison.
- 71': Goal! Namibia 3, São Tomé e Príncipe 0. Peter Shalulile (Namibia) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Deon Hotto.
- 73': Peter Shalulile (Namibia) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 75': Substitution, Namibia. Elias Hambongo replaces Peter Shalulile.
- 75': Substitution, Namibia. Paulus Amutenya replaces Bethuel Muzeu.
- 78': Substitution, São Tomé e Príncipe. João Silva replaces Joel Neves.
- 78': Substitution, São Tomé e Príncipe. Winilson Lopes replaces Adjeil Neves.
- 84': Moses Shidolo (Namibia) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 86': Substitution, Namibia. David Aingwafa replaces Deon Hotto.
- 86': Substitution, Namibia. Dynamo Fredericks replaces Riaan Hanamub.
- 90': Fourth official has announced 3 minutes of added time.
- 90'+3': Vavá Pequeno (São Tomé e Príncipe) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 90'+5': Second Half ends, Namibia 3, São Tomé e Príncipe 0.
- 0': Match ends, Namibia 3, São Tomé e Príncipe 0.
Game Information
Competition: FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF
Venue: Francistown Stadium
Location: Francistown, Botswana
Venue: Francistown Stadium
Location: Francistown, Botswana
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
Namibia (4-4-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 16 | Kamaijanda Ndisiro (GK) |
| 6 | Ngero Katua |
| 5 | Charles Hambira |
| 4 | Riaan Hanamub |
| 20 | Ivan Kamberipa |
| 18 | Aprocius Petrus |
| 8 | Moses Shidolo  |
| 7 | Deon Hotto |
| 9 | Bethuel Muzeu |
| 13 | Peter Shalulile |
| 3 | David Ndeunyema |
Sao Tome and Principe (4-1-4-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Yaniel Bonfim (GK) |
| 3 | Gilberto d'Almeida |
| 23 | Vavá Pequeno |
| 15 | Waldimison |
| 13 | Adjeil Neves |
| 6 | Rogério Fernandes |
| 10 | Nicola Braganca |
| 8 | Joel Neves |
| 17 | Sérgio Malé |
| 11 | Ronaldo Afonso |
| 9 | Kelve Semedo |
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