FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF

Niger vs Zambia 2026 World Cup Qualifying - CAF, Group Stage

  • 6': Amadou Moutari
  • 28': Boubacar Goumey
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2 - 1
  • 50': Patson Daka

Introduction

Niger are hosting Zambia at Stade de Marrakech, Marrakech, Morocco, starting on . The match is a part of the FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF.

Match Commentary

  • 6': Goal! Niger 1, Zambia 0. Amadou Moutari (Niger) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the high centre of the goal. Assisted by Boubacar Goumey.
  • 28': Goal! Niger 2, Zambia 0. Boubacar Goumey (Niger) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the high centre of the goal. Assisted by Issa Djibrilla.
  • 37': Abdoul Moumouni (Niger) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
  • 39': Massoudi Salifou (Niger) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
  • 50': Goal! Niger 2, Zambia 1. Patson Daka (Zambia) header from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal.
  • 55': Junior Fashion Sakala (Zambia) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
  • 66': Substitution, Niger. Salim Abubakar replaces Abdoul Moumouni.
  • 66': Substitution, Niger. Boubacar Moumouni replaces Yusif Moussa.
  • 67': Stoppila Sunzu (Zambia) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
  • 67': Substitution, Zambia. Zephaniah Phiri replaces Roderick Kabwe.
  • 67': Substitution, Zambia. Gift Mphande replaces Clatous Chama.
  • 74': Issa Djibrilla (Niger) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
  • 74': Substitution, Niger. Kairou Amoustapha replaces Issa Djibrilla.
  • 78': Substitution, Zambia. Lubambo Musonda replaces Kings Kangwa.
  • 82': Amadou Moutari (Niger) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
  • 88': Substitution, Zambia. Kelvin Kampamba replaces Benedict Chepeshi.
  • 90'+1': Substitution, Niger. Boubacar Haïnikoye replaces Amadou Moutari.
  • 90'+6': Lameck Banda (Zambia) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

Game Information

Competition: FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF

Venue: Stade de Marrakech
Location: Marrakech, Morocco
Attendance: 200

FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF Standings

POS TEAM GP GD PTS
+12 Morocco 5 15 0
+1 Tanzania 5 9 2
+2 Zambia 5 6 3
+2 Niger 4 6 2
Full Table

Line-Ups

NIG Niger (4-2-3-1)

No. Name
22 Mahamadou Tanja Djibo (GK)
5 Massoudi Salifou Yellow Card
15 Abdoulaye Boureima Katakoré
2 Abdel Alhassane
6 Najeeb Yakubu
8 Yussif Daouda Moussa
18 Ousmane Diabaté
12 Abdoul Darankoum Yellow Card
17 Boubacar Goumey
7 Issa Ibrahim Djibrilla Yellow Card
20 Amadou Moutari

ZAM Zambia (4-2-3-1)

No. Name
16 Lawrence Mulenga (GK)
21 Dominic Chanda
13 Stoppila Sunzu Yellow Card
23 Rodrick Kabwe
3 Benedict Chepeshi
17 Clatous Chama
12 Emmanuel Banda
22 Kings Kangwa
20 Patson Daka
10 Fashion Sakala Yellow Card
9 Lameck Banda Yellow Card

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