Namibia vs Tunisia, 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.
- 43': Substitution, Tunisia. Ghaylène Chaalali replaces Nader Ghandri.
- 45': Fourth official has announced 3 minutes of added time.
- 45'+4': First Half ends, Namibia 0, Tunisia 0.
- 45': Second Half begins Namibia 0, Tunisia 0.
- 50': Ivan Kamberipa (Namibia) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 56': Substitution, Tunisia. Mortadha Ben Ouanes replaces Elias Saad.
- 72': Lloyd Kazapua (Namibia) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 80': Substitution, Namibia. Fares Haidula replaces Erastus Kulula.
- 86': Substitution, Namibia. Moses Shidolo replaces Tjipe Karuuombe.
- 88': Substitution, Tunisia. Wajdi Sahli replaces Hamza Rafia.
- 90': Fourth official has announced 7 minutes of added time.
- 90'+6': Substitution, Namibia. Ndjiraeree Maharero replaces Bethuel Muzeu.
- 90'+8': Second Half ends, Namibia 0, Tunisia 0.
- 0': Match ends, Namibia 0, Tunisia 0.
Game Information
Venue: Orlando Stadium
Location: Johannesburg, South Africa
WCQ - CAF Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tunisia | 10 | +22 | 28 |
| 2 | Namibia | 10 | +3 | 15 |
| 3 | Liberia | 10 | +2 | 15 |
| 4 | Malawi | 10 | +1 | 13 |
Line-Ups
Namibia (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Lloyd Kazapua (GK) |
| 20 | Ivan Kamberipa |
| 5 | Charles Hambira |
| 4 | Riaan Hanamub |
| 2 | Erasmus Ikeinge |
| 3 | Carl Tjipe Karuuombe |
| 18 | Aprocius Petrus |
| 8 | Romeo Kasume |
| 11 | Erastus Kalula |
| 7 | Deon Hotto |
| 9 | Bethuel Muzeu |
Tunisia (4-3-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 22 | Ben Said (GK) |
| 3 | Montassar Talbi |
| 4 | Yassine Meriah |
| 2 | Ali Abdi |
| 21 | Hamza Mathlouthi |
| 8 | Hamza Rafia |
| 13 | Nader Ghandri |
| 17 | Ellyes Skhiri |
| 9 | Haythem Jouini |
| 10 | Elias Saad |
| 7 | Elias Achouri |
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.