Namibia 1-0 Republic of the Congo
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Namibia won: Namibia 1-0 Republic of the Congo in the Africa, Africa Cup of Nations Qualification (Round 1) on Thu, 24 Sept 2026 at Botswana National Stadium, Gaborone. Namibia goals: Bethuel Muzeu 47'. Possession: 53-47. Player of the match: Welwin Riaan Hanamub (8.4).
Match report
Namibia beat Republic of the Congo 1-0
Namibia squeezed past Republic of the Congo 1-0 at Botswana National Stadium on Thursday 24 September in the Africa, Africa Cup of Nations Qualification.
Bethuel Muzeu put Namibia ahead on 47' (1-0).
Namibia had 53% of the ball, shots were 9-11 (5-2 on target).
Welwin Riaan Hanamub (Namibia) was player of the match with an 8.4 rating.
Match stats
| Namibia | Republic of the Congo | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 53 | 47 |
| Total shots | 9 | 11 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 2 |
| Touches in opposition box | 23 | 16 |
| Big chances | 2 | 1 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 263 (76%) | 215 (72%) |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 1 |
| Corners | 9 | 7 |
| Total shots | 9 | 11 |
| Shots off target | 3 | 6 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 2 |
| Blocked shots | 1 | 3 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 9 | 8 |
| Shots outside box | 0 | 3 |
Lineups
Namibia: Kamaijanda Ndisiro, Paulus Amutenya, Vetunuavi Charles Hambira, Ngero Kaanjuka Katua, Welwin Riaan Hanamub, Moses Shidolo, Aprocius Petrus, Wendell Rudath, Bethuel Muzeu, Deon Hotto, Peter Shalulile
Republic of the Congo: Perrauld Ndinga, Janard Mbemba, Christ Makosso, Bryan Passi, Morgan Poaty, Domi Massoumou, Chandrel Massanga, Fred Dembi, Gaïus Makouta, Christopher Ibayi, Geltany Bantsiele
Key events
- 40' · Yellow card · Wendell Rudath (Namibia)
- 46' · Substitution · Mons Bassouamina for Christopher Ibayi (Republic of the Congo)
- 47' · Goal · Bethuel Muzeu (Namibia)
- 62' · Substitution · Yvan Ikia Dimi for Domi Massoumou (Republic of the Congo)
- 62' · Substitution · Beni Namboka for Fred Dembi (Republic of the Congo)
- 62' · Substitution · Merveil Ndockyt for Chandrel Massanga (Republic of the Congo)
- 69' · Substitution · Stoffel Witbeen for Wendell Rudath (Namibia)
- 76' · Yellow card · Paulus Amutenya (Namibia)
- 80' · Substitution · Ivan Kamberipa for Paulus Amutenya (Namibia)
- 80' · Substitution · Sergio Damaseb for Moses Shidolo (Namibia)
- 83' · Substitution · Déo Bassinga for Morgan Poaty (Republic of the Congo)
- 89' · Substitution · Kennedy Eib for Vetunuavi Charles Hambira (Namibia)
- 89' · Substitution · Tyrese Hikupembe for Peter Shalulile (Namibia)
- 90'+6 · Yellow card · Bryan Passi (Republic of the Congo)
All-time head-to-head
Questions
Who won Namibia vs Republic of the Congo?
Namibia won, 1-0 (Africa, Africa Cup of Nations Qualification) on Thu, 24 Sept 2026.
When and where is Namibia vs Republic of the Congo?
Thu, 24 Sept 2026, 13:00 UTC at Botswana National Stadium, Gaborone, Africa, Africa Cup of Nations Qualification.