Eq. Guinea vs Namibia 2026 World Cup Qualifying - CAF, Group Stage
Introduction
Match Commentary
- 30': Bethuel Muzeu (Namibia) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 31': Absalom Iimbondi (Namibia) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 37': Iban Salvador (Equatorial Guinea) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 44': Ivan Kamberipa (Namibia) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 45': Substitution, Equatorial Guinea. Marvin Anieboh replaces Carlos Akapo.
- 63': Substitution, Namibia. Uetuuru Kambato replaces Elmo Kambindu.
- 63': Substitution, Namibia. Prins Tjiueza replaces Absalom Iimbondi.
- 67': Goal! Equatorial Guinea 1, Namibia 0. Emilio Nsue (Equatorial Guinea) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Iban Salvador.
- 71': Substitution, Equatorial Guinea. Jannick Buyla replaces Iban Salvador.
- 83': Substitution, Namibia. Romeo Kasume replaces Petrus Shitembi.
- 84': Substitution, Namibia. Charles Hambira replaces Kennedy Amutenya.
- 87': Josete Miranda (Equatorial Guinea) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 89': Substitution, Equatorial Guinea. Noé Ela replaces José Machín.
- 90'+4': Substitution, Equatorial Guinea. Santiago Eneme replaces Josete Miranda.
Game Information
Venue: Nuevo Estadio de Malabo
Location: Malabo, Equatorial Guinea
FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF Standings
| POS | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| +13 | Tunisia | 8 | 22 | 0 |
| +8 | Namibia | 8 | 15 | 1 |
| 0 | Liberia | 8 | 11 | 3 |
| -1 | Malawi | 8 | 10 | 4 |
Equatorial Guinea (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Jesús Owono (GK) |
| 16 | Saúl Coco |
| 21 | Esteban Obiang |
| 11 | Basilio Ndong |
| 15 | Carlos Akapo |
| 7 | José Machín |
| 22 | Pablo Ganet |
| 4 | Federico Bikoro |
| 10 | Emilio Nsue |
| 17 | Josete Miranda  |
| 6 | Iban Salvador |
Namibia (4-1-4-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Lloyd Kazapua (GK) |
| 3 | Ananias Gebhardt |
| 12 | Kennedy Amutenya |
| 18 | Aprocius Petrus |
| 4 | Riaan Hanamub |
| 20 | Ivan Kamberipa |
| 11 | Absalom Iimbondi |
| 19 | Petrus Shitembi |
| 7 | Deon Hotto |
| 9 | Bethuel Muzeu |
| 8 | Elmo Kambindu |
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