Namibia vs Malawi, 2026 World Cup Qualifying - CAF, Group Stage
· FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAFAbout
Namibia are hosting Malawi
at Francistown Stadium, Francistown, Botswana, 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.
- 5': Goal! Namibia 0, Malawi 1. Richard Mbulu (Malawi) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the high centre of the goal.
- 24': Gaba Mhango (Malawi) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 32': Deon Hotto (Namibia) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 37': Substitution, Malawi. George Chikooka replaces William Thole.
- 45': Fourth official has announced 7 minutes of added time.
- 45'+7': First Half ends, Namibia 0, Malawi 1.
- 45': Second Half begins Namibia 0, Malawi 1.
- 45': Substitution, Malawi. Chawanangwa Kaonga replaces Robert Saizi.
- 47': Ngero Katua (Namibia) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 53': Goal! Namibia 0, Malawi 2. Gaba Mhango (Malawi) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal.
- 62': Substitution, Namibia. Bethuel Muzeu replaces Kennedy Eib.
- 62': Substitution, Namibia. David Ndeunyema replaces Joslin Kamatuka.
- 62': Substitution, Namibia. Dynamo Fredericks replaces Sergio Damaseb.
- 65': Richard Mbulu (Malawi) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 78': George Chikooka (Malawi) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 81': Riaan Hanamub (Namibia) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 86': Goal! Namibia 1, Malawi 2. David Ndeunyema (Namibia) header from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Riaan Hanamub.
- 87': Substitution, Malawi. Mayele Malango replaces Richard Mbulu.
- 90': Fourth official has announced 5 minutes of added time.
- 90'+3': Substitution, Malawi. Maxwell Paipi replaces Lloyd Njaliwa.
- 90'+6': Second Half ends, Namibia 1, Malawi 2.
- 0': Match ends, Namibia 1, Malawi 2.
Game Information
Competition: FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF
Venue: Francistown Stadium
Location: Francistown, Botswana
Venue: Francistown Stadium
Location: Francistown, Botswana
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 (4-3-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 23 | Edward Maova (GK) |
| 6 | Ngero Katua  |
| 5 | Charles Hambira |
| 4 | Riaan Hanamub |
| 15 | Kennedy Eib |
| 2 | Sergio Damaseb |
| 18 | Aprocius Petrus |
| 20 | Ivan Kamberipa |
| 13 | Peter Shalulile |
| 7 | Deon Hotto |
| 14 | Joslin Kamatuka |
Malawi (3-4-1-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 16 | William Thole (GK) |
| 5 | Chembezi Denis |
| 12 | Alick Lungu |
| 3 | John Charles Petro |
| 8 | Lloyd Njaliwa |
| 17 | Yankho Singo |
| 21 | Robert Saizi |
| 7 | Wisdom Mpinganjira |
| 2 | Mcdonald Lameck |
| 11 | Frank Mhango |
| 9 | Richard Mbulu |
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