Niger vs Zambia, 2026 World Cup Qualifying - CAF, Group Stage
· FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAFAbout
Niger are hosting Zambia
at Stade de Marrakech, Marrakech, Morocco, 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.
- 6': Goal! Niger 1, Zambia 0. Amadou Moutari (Niger) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the high centre of the goal. Assisted by Boubacar Goumey.
- 28': Goal! Niger 2, Zambia 0. Boubacar Goumey (Niger) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the high centre of the goal. Assisted by Issa Djibrilla.
- 37': Abdoul Moumouni (Niger) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 39': Massoudi Salifou (Niger) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 45'+3': First Half ends, Niger 2, Zambia 0.
- 45': Second Half begins Niger 2, Zambia 0.
- 50': Goal! Niger 2, Zambia 1. Patson Daka (Zambia) header from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal.
- 55': Junior Fashion Sakala (Zambia) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 66': Substitution, Niger. Boubacar Moumouni replaces Yusif Moussa.
- 66': Substitution, Niger. Salim Abubakar replaces Abdoul Moumouni.
- 67': Stoppila Sunzu (Zambia) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 67': Substitution, Zambia. Gift Mphande replaces Clatous Chama.
- 67': Substitution, Zambia. Zephaniah Phiri replaces Roderick Kabwe.
- 74': Issa Djibrilla (Niger) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 74': Substitution, Niger. Kairou Amoustapha replaces Issa Djibrilla.
- 78': Substitution, Zambia. Lubambo Musonda replaces Kings Kangwa.
- 82': Amadou Moutari (Niger) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 88': Substitution, Zambia. Kelvin Kampamba replaces Benedict Chepeshi.
- 90'+1': Substitution, Niger. Boubacar Haïnikoye replaces Amadou Moutari.
- 90'+6': Lameck Banda (Zambia) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 90'+7': Second Half ends, Niger 2, Zambia 1.
- 0': Match ends, Niger 2, Zambia 1.
Game Information
Competition: FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF
Venue: Stade de Marrakech
Location: Marrakech, Morocco
Attendance: 200
Venue: Stade de Marrakech
Location: Marrakech, Morocco
Attendance: 200
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
Niger (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 22 | Mahamadou Tanja Djibo (GK) |
| 5 | Massoudi Salifou  |
| 15 | Abdoulaye Boureima Katakoré |
| 2 | Abdel Alhassane |
| 6 | Najeeb Yakubu |
| 8 | Yussif Daouda Moussa |
| 18 | Ousmane Diabaté |
| 12 | Abdoul Darankoum |
| 17 | Boubacar Goumey |
| 7 | Issa Ibrahim Djibrilla |
| 20 | Amadou Moutari |
Zambia (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 16 | Lawrence Mulenga (GK) |
| 21 | Dominic Chanda |
| 13 | Stoppila Sunzu |
| 23 | Rodrick Kabwe |
| 3 | Benedict Chepeshi |
| 17 | Clatous Chama |
| 12 | Emmanuel Banda |
| 22 | Kings Kangwa |
| 20 | Patson Daka |
| 10 | Fashion Sakala |
| 9 | Lameck Banda |
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