FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF

Namibia vs Malawi, 2026 World Cup Qualifying - CAF, Group Stage

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Namibia
  • 86': David Ndeunyema
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1 - 2
Malawi
  • 5': Richard Mbulu
  • 53': Frank Mhango

About

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.
  • 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

WCQ - CAF Table

# TEAM GP GD PTS
1 Tunisia 8 +13 22
2 Namibia 8 +8 15
3 Liberia 8 0 11
4 Malawi 8 -1 10
Full Table

Line-Ups

NAM Namibia (4-3-3)

No. Name
23 Edward Maova (GK)
6 Ngero Katua Yellow Card
5 Charles Hambira
4 Riaan Hanamub Yellow Card
15 Kennedy Eib
2 Sergio Damaseb
18 Aprocius Petrus
20 Ivan Kamberipa
13 Peter Shalulile
7 Deon Hotto Yellow Card
14 Joslin Kamatuka
Namibia Substitutes:
Lloyd Kazapua, Erastus Kalula, Isaskar Gurirab, David Ndeunyema, Bethuel Muzeu, Moses Shidolo, Dynamo Fredericks, David Aingwafa, Paulus Amutenya, Elias Hambongo, Sisqo Haraseb, Kamaijanda Ndisiro.

MWI 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 Yellow Card
9 Richard Mbulu
Malawi Substitutes:
Washali Jaziya, Blessings Singini, Emmanuel Nyirenda, Chikumbutso Salima, Lanjesi Nkhoma, Chawa, George Chikooka, Gomezgani Chirwa, Maxwell Paipi, Patrick Mwaungulu, Nickson Nyasulu, Mayele Malango.

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