Tanzania vs Zambia, 2026 World Cup Qualifying - CAF, Group Stage
· FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAFAbout
Tanzania are hosting Zambia
at Amaan Stadium, Amaan Stadium, Tanzania, 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.
- 30': Yahya Omary (Tanzania) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 33': Feisal Salum (Tanzania) is shown the yellow card.
- 45'+1': Fourth official has announced 2 minutes of added time.
- 45'+3': First Half ends, Tanzania 0, Zambia 0.
- 45': Second Half begins Tanzania 0, Zambia 0.
- 45': Substitution, Tanzania. Offen Chikola replaces Charles M'Mombwa.
- 45': Substitution, Tanzania. Tarryn Allarakhia replaces Paul Peter.
- 45': Substitution, Zambia. Kennedy Musonda replaces Kelvin Kampamba.
- 45': Substitution, Zambia. Lameck Banda replaces Obino Chisala.
- 56': Bakari Mwamnyeto (Tanzania) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 66': Substitution, Tanzania. Lusajo Mwaikenda replaces Pascal Msindo.
- 66': Substitution, Tanzania. Morice Abraham replaces Abdul Sopu.
- 75': Goal! Tanzania 0, Zambia 1. Fashion Sakala (Zambia) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Lubambo Musonda.
- 77': Substitution, Tanzania. Novatus Miroshi replaces Yahya Omary.
- 78': Benson Sakala (Zambia) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 84': Substitution, Zambia. Emmanuel Banda replaces Patson Daka.
- 89': Lawrence Mulenga (Zambia) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 90'+1': Fourth official has announced 5 minutes of added time.
- 90'+5': Substitution, Zambia. Edward Chilufya replaces Fashion Sakala.
- 90'+6': Second Half ends, Tanzania 0, Zambia 1.
- 0': Match ends, Tanzania 0, Zambia 1.
Game Information
Competition: FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF
Venue: Amaan Stadium
Location: Amaan Stadium, Tanzania
Venue: Amaan Stadium
Location: Amaan Stadium, Tanzania
WCQ - CAF Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Morocco | 8 | +20 | 24 |
| 2 | Niger | 8 | +1 | 15 |
| 3 | Tanzania | 8 | -1 | 10 |
| 4 | Zambia | 8 | 0 | 9 |
Line-Ups
Tanzania (4-4-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 13 | Yakoub Suleiman (GK) |
| 4 | Ibrahim Hamad |
| 14 | Bakari Mwamnyeto  |
| 12 | Pascal Gaudence Msindo |
| 15 | Israel Patrick Mwenda |
| 23 | Khalid Habibu |
| 17 | Yahya Omary |
| 6 | Feisal Salum |
| 8 | Charles M'Mombwa |
| 9 | Abdul Sopu |
| 7 | Paul Peter |
Zambia (4-1-4-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 16 | Lawrence Mulenga (GK) |
| 14 | Kabaso Chongo |
| 6 | Benson Sakala |
| 15 | Kelvin Kapumbu |
| 8 | Lubambo Musonda |
| 13 | Gift Mphande |
| 3 | Obino Chisala |
| 7 | Kelvin Kampamba |
| 10 | Fashion Sakala |
| 22 | Kings Kangwa |
| 20 | Patson Daka |
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