Zambia vs Congo, 2026 World Cup Qualifying - CAF, Group Stage
· FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAFAbout
Zambia are hosting Congo
at Levy Mwanawasa Stadium, Ndola, Zambia, starting on
. The match is a part of the FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF.
Match Commentary
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 0': First Half begins.
- 5': Goal! Zambia 1, Congo 0. Patson Daka (Zambia) header from the centre of the box to the high centre of the goal. Assisted by Emmanuel Banda.
- 13': Goal! Zambia 1, Congo 1. Silvere Ganvoula (Congo) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Yhoan Andzouana.
- 15': Goal! Zambia 1, Congo 2. Mons Bassouamina (Congo) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Gaïus Makouta.
- 43': Goal! Zambia 2, Congo 2. Lameck Banda (Zambia) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Kings Kangwa.
- 45'+4': First Half ends, Zambia 2, Congo 2.
- 45': Second Half begins Zambia 2, Congo 2.
- 45': Substitution, Congo. Bradley Mazikou replaces Morgan Poaty.
- 56': Substitution, Congo. Domi Massoumou replaces Prestige Mboungou.
- 56': Substitution, Congo. Julfin Ondongo replaces Bradley Mazikou.
- 66': Substitution, Zambia. Clatous Chama replaces Benson Sakala.
- 69': Goal! Zambia 3, Congo 2. Fashon Sakala (Zambia) with an attempt from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Lameck Banda.
- 81': Substitution, Congo. Chandrel Massanga replaces Gaïus Makouta.
- 81': Substitution, Congo. Gabriel Charpentier replaces Mons Bassouamina.
- 83': Substitution, Zambia. Edward Chilufya replaces Lameck Banda.
- 90'+2': Goal! Zambia 4, Congo 2. Patson Daka (Zambia) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal.
- 90'+4': Substitution, Zambia. Golden Mafwenta replaces Fashon Sakala.
- 90'+6': Second Half ends, Zambia 4, Congo 2.
- 0': Match ends, Zambia 4, Congo 2.
Game Information
Competition: FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF
Venue: Levy Mwanawasa Stadium
Location: Ndola, Zambia
Venue: Levy Mwanawasa Stadium
Location: Ndola, Zambia
WCQ - CAF Standings
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Morocco | 3 | +9 | 9 |
| 2 | Niger | 3 | +3 | 6 |
| 3 | Tanzania | 3 | 0 | 6 |
| 4 | Zambia | 4 | -1 | 3 |
Line-Ups
Zambia (4-4-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Francis Mwansa (GK) |
| 6 | Benson Sakala |
| 13 | Stoppila Sunzu |
| 3 | Benedict Chepeshi |
| 21 | Dominic Chanda |
| 12 | Emmanuel Banda |
| 23 | Rodrick Kabwe |
| 9 | Lameck Banda |
| 22 | Kings Kangwa |
| 10 | Fashion Sakala |
| 20 | Patson Daka |
Congo (4-3-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Wolfrigon Mongondza (GK) |
| 14 | Yhoan Andzouana |
| 5 | Bryan Passi |
| 19 | Vladis-Emmerson Illoi-Aiiet |
| 2 | Morgan Poaty |
| 6 | Fred Dembi |
| 12 | Antoine Makoumbou |
| 7 | Gaïus Makouta |
| 11 | Prestige Mboungou |
| 3 | Silvére Ganvoula |
| 10 | Mons Bassouamina |
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