Zambia vs Tanzania, 2026 World Cup Qualifying - CAF, Group Stage
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Match Timeline
- 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': Fourth official has announced 3 minutes of added time.
- 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': Fourth official has announced 7 minutes of added time.
- 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
Venue: Levy Mwanawasa Stadium
Location: Ndola, Zambia
WCQ - CAF Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Morocco | 8 | +20 | 24 |
| 2 | Niger | 8 | +1 | 15 |
| 3 | Tanzania | 8 | -1 | 10 |
| 4 | Zambia | 8 | 0 | 9 |
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 |
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 Shentembo |
| 12 | Simon Msuva |
| 10 | Clement Mzize |
WCQ - CAF News
Africa's World Cup qualifying campaign has seen nine teams secure their places at next year's tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico. However, for four CAF teams, including Nigeria, there's still a glimmer of hope.
Nigeria will not be going ahead with planned friendlies against Venezuela and Colombia in the USA next month, after the Super Eagles qualified for the World Cup playoffs which take place in Morocco at the same time.
Spain still topped the FIFA men's world rankings, with Germany back on track to be a top-seeded team in the World Cup finals draw on Dec. 5.
Victor Osimhen plundered a hat trick and substitute Frank Onyeka scored a pile driver as Nigeria routed Benin in Uyo, to keep their FIFA World Cup qualifying hopes alive.
South Africa's performance to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup is symbolic of the resilience that coach Hugo Broos has instilled in the team.