Malawi vs Zimbabwe 2021 Africa Cup of Nations, Group Stage
Mhango double seals Malawi win over Zimbabwe at Africa Cup of Nations
Malawi's Frank Mhango scored twice as they stunned southern African rivals Zimbabwe with a 2-1 victory.
Match Commentary
- 20': Bruce Kangwa (Zimbabwe) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 27': Substitution, Malawi. Lawrence Chaziya replaces Limbikani Mzava because of an injury.
- 29': Teenage Hadebe (Zimbabwe) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 38': Goal! Malawi 0, Zimbabwe 1. Ishmael Wadi (Zimbabwe) header from the centre of the box to the high centre of the goal. Assisted by Onismor Bhasera with a cross.
- 43': Goal! Malawi 1, Zimbabwe 1. Gabadinho Mhango (Malawi) right footed shot from the right side of the six yard box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Francisco Madinga with a cross.
- 45': Second Half begins Malawi 1, Zimbabwe 1.
- 49': Stanley Sanudi (Malawi) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 58': Goal! Malawi 2, Zimbabwe 1. Gabadinho Mhango (Malawi) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal.
- 66': Substitution, Malawi. Peter Banda replaces Richard Mbulu.
- 66': Substitution, Malawi. Yamikani Chester replaces Khuda Muyaba.
- 67': Substitution, Zimbabwe. Jordan Zemura replaces Bruce Kangwa.
- 78': Substitution, Zimbabwe. Admiral Muskwe replaces Knowledge Musona.
- 83': Kelvin Madzongwe (Zimbabwe) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 84': Substitution, Zimbabwe. Kudakwashe Mahachi replaces Ishmael Wadi because of an injury.
- 84': Substitution, Malawi. Gerald Phiri replaces Chimwemwe Idana.
- 84': Substitution, Malawi. John Charles Petro replaces Francisco Madinga.
- 90'+1': Ernest Kakhobwe (Malawi) is shown the yellow card.
Game Information
Venue: Kouekong Stadium
Location: Bafoussam,
Africa Cup of Nations Standings
| POS | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| +4 | Cape Verde Islands | 3 | 7 | 0 |
| 0 | Egypt | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| -1 | Ghana | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| -3 | Mozambique | 3 | 2 | 1 |
Statistics
 ZIM |
MWI |
|
|---|---|---|
| 14 | Fouls | 12 |
| 3 | Yellow Cards | 2 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 1 |
| 5 | Corner Kicks | 2 |
| 0 | Saves | 4 |
| 63.6 | Possession | 36.4 |
| 12 | SHOTS | 9 |
| 5 | ON GOAL | 2 |
| 0.4 | On Target % | 0.2 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 355 | Accurate Passes | 161 |
| 458 | Passes | 265 |
| 0.8 | Pass Completion % | 0.6 |
| 9 | Accurate Crosses | 4 |
| 21 | Crosses | 8 |
| 0.4 | Cross % | 0.5 |
| 65 | Long Balls | 70 |
| 24 | Accurate Long Balls | 13 |
| 0.4 | Long Balls % | 0.2 |
| 2 | Blocked Shots | 0 |
| 7 | Effective Tackles | 13 |
| 12 | Tackles | 24 |
| 0.6 | Tackle % | 0.5 |
| 8 | Interceptions | 9 |
| 5 | Effective Clearances | 26 |
| 5 | Clearances | 26 |
Malawi (3-4-1-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 16 | Ernest Kakhobwe (GK)  |
| 19 | Limbikani Mzava |
| 5 | Dennis Chembezi |
| 21 | Gomezgani Chirwa |
| 8 | Chimwemwe Idana |
| 17 | John Banda |
| 11 | Frank Mhango |
| 10 | Francisco Madinga |
| 2 | Stanley Sanudi |
| 22 | Khuda Muyaba |
| 9 | Richard Mbulu |
Zimbabwe (4-1-4-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Petros Mhari (GK) |
| 15 | Teenage Hadebe |
| 5 | Gerald Takwara |
| 4 | Kelvin Madzongwe |
| 14 | Onismor Bhasera |
| 22 | Takudzwa Chimwemwe |
| 8 | Kundai Benyu |
| 17 | Knowledge Musona |
| 12 | Bruce Kangwa |
| 7 | Ishmael Wadi |
| 10 | Tino Kadewere |
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