Zimbabwe vs Benin, 2026 World Cup Qualifying - CAF, Group Stage
· FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAFAbout
Zimbabwe are hosting Benin
at Moses Mabhida Stadium, Durban, South Africa, starting on
. The match is a part of the FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF.
Match Timeline
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 0': First Half begins.
- 12': Goal! Zimbabwe 0, Benin 1. Steve Mounié (Benin) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Dodo Dokou.
- 35': Goal! Zimbabwe 0, Benin 2. Dodo Dokou (Benin) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the high centre of the goal. Assisted by Junior Olaïtan.
- 44': Goal! Zimbabwe 1, Benin 2. Marshall Munetsi (Zimbabwe) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Jordan Zemura.
- 45'+3': Divine Lunga (Zimbabwe) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 45'+5': First Half ends, Zimbabwe 1, Benin 2.
- 45': Second Half begins Zimbabwe 1, Benin 2.
- 45': Substitution, Benin. Tamimou Ouorou replaces Rachid Moumini.
- 45': Substitution, Zimbabwe. Tawanda Chirewa replaces Prince Dube.
- 59': Goal! Zimbabwe 2, Benin 2. Knowledge Musona (Zimbabwe) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Jordan Zemura.
- 70': Substitution, Benin. Samadou Attidjikou replaces Dodo Dokou.
- 84': Substitution, Zimbabwe. Tawanda Maswanhise replaces Knowledge Musona.
- 84': Substitution, Zimbabwe. Terrence Dzvukamanja replaces Khama Billiat.
- 86': Substitution, Benin. Jodel Dossou replaces Junior Olaïtan.
- 86': Substitution, Benin. Rabiou Sankamao replaces David Kiki.
- 90': Samadou Attidjikou (Benin) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 90'+1': Substitution, Zimbabwe. Walter Musona replaces Andy Rinomhota.
- 90'+5': Second Half ends, Zimbabwe 2, Benin 2.
- 0': Match ends, Zimbabwe 2, Benin 2.
Game Information
Competition: FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF
Venue: Moses Mabhida Stadium
Location: Durban, South Africa
Attendance: 5,000
Venue: Moses Mabhida Stadium
Location: Durban, South Africa
Attendance: 5,000
WCQ - CAF Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Africa | 10 | +6 | 18 |
| 2 | Nigeria | 10 | +7 | 17 |
| 3 | Benin | 10 | +1 | 17 |
| 4 | Lesotho | 10 | -3 | 12 |
Line-Ups
Zimbabwe (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 22 | Washington Arubi (GK) |
| 2 | Gerald Takwara |
| 4 | Munashe Garananga |
| 5 | Divine Lunga  |
| 23 | Emmanuel Jalai |
| 11 | Khama Billiat |
| 10 | Andy Rinomhota |
| 8 | Marshall Munetsi |
| 9 | Prince Dube |
| 3 | Jordan Zemura |
| 17 | Knowledge Musona |
Benin (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Marcel Dandjinou (GK) |
| 13 | Mohamed Tijani |
| 5 | Yohan Roche |
| 12 | David Kiki |
| 11 | Rachid Moumini |
| 19 | Dodo Dokou |
| 8 | Hassane Imourane |
| 15 | Sessi D'Almeida |
| 9 | Steve Mounié |
| 18 | Junior Olaitan |
| 17 | Andreas Hountondji |
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