Zambia vs Tanzania, 2026 World Cup Qualifying - CAF, Group Stage

· FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF

Zambia

FT
0 - 1

Tanzania

5': Waziri Junior

About

Zambia are hosting Tanzania 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 0, Tanzania 1. Waziri Junior (Tanzania) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Mudathir Yahya.
33': Clement Mzize (Tanzania) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
36': Mudathir Yahya (Tanzania) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
45'+4': First Half ends, Zambia 0, Tanzania 1.
45': Second Half begins Zambia 0, Tanzania 1.
45': Substitution, Tanzania. Adolf Bitegeko replaces Mudathir Yahya.
52': Substitution, Tanzania. Abdul Sopu replaces Himid Mao.
58': Substitution, Tanzania. Charles M'Mombwa replaces Waziri Junior.
59': Substitution, Tanzania. Edwin Balua replaces Simon Msuva.
67': Substitution, Zambia. Kennedy Musonda replaces Emmanuel Banda.
68': Substitution, Zambia. Kelvin Kampamba replaces Edward Chilufya.
80': Substitution, Zambia. Obino Chisala replaces Stoppila Sunzu.
81': Kelvin Kampamba (Zambia) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
81': Substitution, Tanzania. Lameck Lawi replaces Clement Mzize.
83': Ally Salim (Tanzania) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
87': Substitution, Zambia. Kingstone Mutandwa replaces Evans Kangwa.
90'+3': Charles M'Mombwa (Tanzania) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
90'+4': Lusajo Mwaikenda (Tanzania) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
90'+7': Kings Kangwa (Zambia) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
90'+9': Second Half ends, Zambia 0, Tanzania 1.
0': Match ends, Zambia 0, Tanzania 1.

Game Information

Competition: FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF

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

Full Standings

Line-Ups

Zambia (4-1-4-1)

No.	Name
16	Lawrence Mulenga (GK)
12	Emmanuel Banda
13	Stoppila Sunzu
5	Miguel Chaiwa
4	Frankie Musonda
22	Gift Mphande
10	Edward Chilufya
20	Patson Daka
8	Lubambo Musonda
17	Kings Kangwa
9	Evans Kangwa

Zambia Substitutes:

Kabaso Chongo, Toaster Nsabata, Benson Sakala, Tandi Mwape, Kelvin Kapumbu, Kennedy Musonda, Ghamphani Lungu, Kingstone Mutandwa, Ricky Banda, Obino Chisala, Kelvin Kampamba, Charles Kalumba.

Tanzania (4-2-3-1)

No.	Name
18	Ally Salim Juma (GK)
4	Ibrahim Hamad
14	Bakari Mwamnyeto
15	Mohamed Hussein
16	Lusajo Mwaikenda
6	Feisal Salum
7	Himid Mao
23	Mudathiri Yahya
11	Waziri Junior
12	Simon Msuva
10	Clement Mzize

Tanzania Substitutes:

Pascal Gaudence Msindo, Abdul Sopu, Edwin Balua, Lameck Lawi, Charles M'Mombwa, Ibrahim Ahmada, Mukrim Issa, Nathaniel Chilambo, Nickson Kibabage, Adolf Mtasingwa Bitegeko, Abdutwalib Mshery.

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