Namibia vs Liberia, 2026 World Cup Qualifying - CAF, Group Stage
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Match Timeline
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 0': First Half begins.
- 8': Goal! Namibia 1, Liberia 0. Tjipe Karuuombe (Namibia) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Ben Namib.
- 45': Fourth official has announced 3 minutes of added time.
- 45'+3': First Half ends, Namibia 1, Liberia 0.
- 45': Second Half begins Namibia 1, Liberia 0.
- 65': Goal! Namibia 1, Liberia 1. Terry Sackor (Liberia) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal.
- 73': Aprocius Petrus (Namibia) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 75': Substitution, Namibia. Paulus Amutenya replaces Romeo Kasume.
- 75': Substitution, Namibia. Punaje Katjimune replaces Ben Namib.
- 79': Substitution, Liberia. Nelson Laomie replaces Lawrence Kumeh.
- 79': Substitution, Liberia. Peter Wilson replaces Abdullai Bility.
- 87': Substitution, Namibia. Fares Haidula replaces Erastus Kulula.
- 88': Substitution, Namibia. Edmar Kamatuka replaces Tjipe Karuuombe.
- 89': Substitution, Liberia. William Gibson replaces Terry Sackor.
- 90': Fourth official has announced 5 minutes of added time.
- 90'+5': Second Half ends, Namibia 1, Liberia 1.
- 0': Match ends, Namibia 1, Liberia 1.
Game Information
Venue: Orlando Stadium
Location: Johannesburg, South Africa
WCQ - CAF Table
| # | 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 |
|---|---|
| 1 | Lloyd Kazapua (GK) |
| 20 | Ivan Kamberipa |
| 5 | Charles Hambira |
| 4 | Riaan Hanamub |
| 2 | Erasmus Ikeinge |
| 7 | Deon Hotto |
| 18 | Aprocius Petrus |
| 3 | Carl Tjipe Karuuombe |
| 8 | Romeo Kasume |
| 15 | Ben Namib |
| 11 | Erastus Kalula |
Liberia (3-5-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 23 | Abdulai Koulibaly (GK) |
| 25 | Kemoh Kamara |
| 24 | Sampson Dweh |
| 18 | Natus Swen |
| 20 | Mo Sangare |
| 7 | Lawrence Kumeh |
| 19 | Oscar Dorley |
| 22 | Sabastien Teclar |
| 12 | Philip Tarnue |
| 8 | Abdullai Bility |
| 15 | Terry Sackor |
WCQ - CAF News
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