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

· FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF

Zambia

5': Patson Daka
43': Lameck Banda
69': Fashion Sakala
90'+2': Patson Daka

FT
4 - 2

Congo

13': Silvére Ganvoula
15': Mons Bassouamina

About

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 Timeline

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

WCQ - CAF Table

#	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 Table

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

Zambia Substitutes:

Clatous Chama, Charles Kalumba, Rally Bwalya, Lawrence Mulenga, Zephaniah Phiri, Brian Mwila, Luka Banda, Kelvin Kampamba, Killian Kanguluma, Edward Chilufya, Golden Mafwenta, Gift Mphande.

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

Congo Substitutes:

Julfin Ondongo, Christopher Ibayi, Chandrel Géraud Massanga, Trey Vimalin, Christ Makosso, Domi Massoumou, Melvin Douniama, Bradley Mazikou, Alain Ipiélé, Gabriel Charpentier.

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