Namibia vs Malawi, 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.
- 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
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 |
WCQ - CAF News
Africa's World Cup qualifying campaign has seen nine teams secure their places at next year's tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico. However, for four CAF teams, including Nigeria, there's still a glimmer of hope.
Nigeria will not be going ahead with planned friendlies against Venezuela and Colombia in the USA next month, after the Super Eagles qualified for the World Cup playoffs which take place in Morocco at the same time.
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Victor Osimhen plundered a hat trick and substitute Frank Onyeka scored a pile driver as Nigeria routed Benin in Uyo, to keep their FIFA World Cup qualifying hopes alive.
South Africa's performance to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup is symbolic of the resilience that coach Hugo Broos has instilled in the team.