Zimbabwe vs Namibia, 2025 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying, Group Stage
· Africa Cup of Nations QualifyingAbout
Zimbabwe are hosting Namibia
at Orlando Stadium, Johannesburg, South Africa, starting on
. The match is a part of the Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying.
Match Commentary
- 26': Teenage Hadebe (Zimbabwe) Substitution at 26'
- 47': Paulus Amutenya (Namibia) Yellow Card at 47'
- 50': Walter Tatenda Musona (Zimbabwe) Goal at 50'
- 61': Walter Tatenda Musona (Zimbabwe) Penalty - Scored at 61'
- 63': Moses Shidolo (Namibia) Substitution at 63'
- 63': Erastus Kalula (Namibia) Substitution at 63'
- 66': Divine Lunga (Zimbabwe) Substitution at 66'
- 66': Tawanda Maswanhise (Zimbabwe) Substitution at 66'
- 73': Teenage Hadebe (Zimbabwe) Yellow Card at 73'
- 81': Richard Hachiro (Zimbabwe) Substitution at 81'
- 81': Prince Dube (Zimbabwe) Substitution at 81'
- 85': Vitapi Ngaruka (Namibia) Substitution at 85'
- 85': Godwin Eiseb (Namibia) Substitution at 85'
- 89': Prince Dube (Zimbabwe) Goal at 89'
- 90': Godwin Eiseb (Namibia) Goal at 90'
- 90': Mbakondja Tjahikika (Namibia) Substitution at 90'
Statistics
 NAM |
ZIM |
|
|---|---|---|
| 14 | Fouls | 16 |
| 1 | Yellow Cards | 1 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 0 |
| 2 | Corner Kicks | 3 |
| 3 | Saves | 1 |
| 57.7 | Possession | 42.3 |
| 6 | SHOTS | 12 |
| 2 | ON GOAL | 6 |
| 0.3 | On Target % | 0.5 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 1 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 1 |
| 0 | Accurate Passes | 0 |
| 0 | Passes | 0 |
| 0.0 | Pass Completion % | 0.0 |
| 0 | Accurate Crosses | 0 |
| 0 | Crosses | 0 |
| 0.0 | Cross % | 0.0 |
| 0 | Long Balls | 0 |
| 0 | Accurate Long Balls | 0 |
| 0.0 | Long Balls % | 0.0 |
| 1 | Blocked Shots | 3 |
| 0 | Effective Tackles | 0 |
| 0 | Tackles | 0 |
| 0.0 | Tackle % | 0.0 |
| 0 | Interceptions | 0 |
| 0 | Effective Clearances | 0 |
| 0 | Clearances | 0 |
Game Information
Competition: Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying
Venue: Orlando Stadium
Location: Johannesburg, South Africa
Attendance: 3,500
Venue: Orlando Stadium
Location: Johannesburg, South Africa
Attendance: 3,500
AFCON Qualifying Standings
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cameroon | 6 | +6 | 14 |
| 2 | Zimbabwe | 6 | +2 | 9 |
| 3 | Kenya | 6 | -3 | 6 |
| 4 | Namibia | 6 | -5 | 2 |
Line-Ups
Zimbabwe (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 22 | Washington Arubi (GK) |
| 13 | Brendan Galloway |
| 2 | Gerald Takwara |
| 3 | Jordan Zemura |
| 21 | Godknows Murwira |
| 11 | Khama Billiat |
| 8 | Marshall Munetsi |
| 10 | Andy Rinomhota |
| 9 | Douglas Mapfumo |
| 12 | Walter Tatenda Musona |
| 7 | Terrence Dzvukamanja |
Namibia (3-4-1-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 23 | Edward Maova (GK) |
| 5 | Charles Hambira |
| 4 | Riaan Hanamub |
| 22 | Baggio Nashixwa |
| 18 | Aprocius Petrus |
| 19 | Paulus Amutenya  |
| 10 | Prins Tjiueza |
| 7 | Deon Hotto |
| 20 | Ivan Kamberipa |
| 13 | Peter Shalulile |
| 9 | Bethuel Muzeu |
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