Malawi vs Zimbabwe 2021 Africa Cup of Nations, Group Stage

Jan 14, 2022, 4:00 PM

Malawi

43': Frank Mhango
58': Frank Mhango

FT
2 - 1

Zimbabwe

38': Ishmael Wadi

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

Competition: Africa Cup of Nations
4:00 PM, Fri, Jan 14, 2022
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

Full Table

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

Line-Ups

Malawi (3-4-1-2)

No.	Name
16	Ernest Kakhobwe (GK)
19	Limbikani Mzava
5	Chembezi Denis
21	Gomezgani Chirwa
8	Chimwemwe Idana
17	John Banda
11	Frank Mhango
10	Francisco Madinga
2	Stanley Sanudi
22	Khuda Muyaba
9	Richard Mbulu

Substitutes:

Gerald Phiri Junior, Lawrence Chaziya, Stain Davie, Micium Mhone, John Charles Petro, Chikoti Chirwa, Charles Thom, Mark Fodyah, Peter Cholopi, Robin Ngalande, Yamikani Chester, Peter Banda.

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

Substitutes:

Martin Mapisa, Prince Dube, Never Tigere, David Moyo, Admiral Muskwe, Jordan Zemura, Thabani Kamusoko, Godknows Murwira, Talbert Shumba, Alec Mudimu, Peter Muduwa, Kudakwashe Mahachi.

Africa Cup of Nations News

Rio Ferdinand: Jamie Carragher's AFCON comments were 'ignorant'

Ex-Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand has said Jamie Carragher's comments disregarding the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) as a major tournament were ignorant.

Super Eagles legend Joseph Yobo warns Nigeria against a slow start in AFCON group

Former Nigeria captain Joseph Yobo is confident the stars are aligned for the Super Eagles to become African champions for the fourth time, but warns they must make a good start to the Africa Cup of Nations if they want to go all the way.