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WATCH LIVE: Namibia vs Zimbabwe clash

by Staff reporter
10 Oct 2024 at 15:53hrs | Views
With round three of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers set to commence this week, Namibia and Zimbabwe will kick off proceedings in a keenly anticipated Group J clash at Orlando Stadium on Thursday afternoon.

Kick-off is at 3pm (CAT, GMT+2)





CURRENT FORM

Namibia commenced their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying bid on a sour note following two consecutive defeats, to Cameroon and Kenya.

After their 2-1 defeat to Kenya at Orlando Stadium on 10 September, Collin Benjamin's troops dropped down to fourth position in Group J.

While Zimbabwe's fortunes in Afcon qualification have been slightly better than that of Namibia's, the Warriors remain without a victory after two matches played.

Micheal Nees and his chargers opened their initial set of qualifiers with 0-0 stalemates against both Kenya and Cameroon. As it stands, Zimbabwe currently occupy third spot in Group J, two points behind Cameroon and log leaders Kenya.

Regarding the venue, Namibia have decided to play Zimbabwe behind closed doors on Thursday, however, the return fixture will be open to supporters on Monday, 14 October.

Namibia hold a clear advantage over Zimbabwe in the head-to-head after recording four wins in their last five games across the board.

Zimbabwe last tasted victory against Namibia in 2017, where they bagged a 1-0 win against the Brave Warriors in an Africa Cup of Nations clash at the National Sports Stadium in Harare.
  • Khama's penalty!

    10 Oct 2024 at 17:02hrs

  • 3 points in the baag for Zimbabwe Warrions

    10 Oct 2024 at 16:35hrs

    90+7' Full time

  • Namibia 0 - 1 Zimbabwe

    10 Oct 2024 at 15:56hrs

    Khama's 33' penalty still separates the two teams!

  • 10 Oct 2024 at 15:55hrs

    90+1' A three-minute extension has been added to the regular 90-minute timeframe. Will the Warriors successfully navigate this period?

  • 10 Oct 2024 at 15:55hrs

    85' A cleverly executed short corner nearly caught the Warriors off guard as Shaluile rose unchallenged to head the ball towards goal, leaving Arubi helpless as he remained stationary on the goal line, fortunate only that the attempt sailed narrowly wide.

  • Substitution for Zimbabwe

    10 Oct 2024 at 15:47hrs

    80' Another double alteration by Zimbabwe

    K Billart out❌
    M Nakamba out ❌

    D Lunga in ✅
    Hachiro in ✅

  • 10 Oct 2024 at 15:46hrs

    76' Shaluile creates a chance for Muzeu, however Arubi is ideally positioned to execute a straightforward save.

  • 10 Oct 2024 at 15:45hrs

    72' A near moment but Munetsi fails to utilize the chance

  • Substitutions for Zimbabwe

    10 Oct 2024 at 15:44hrs

    68' Warriors double change
    P Dube in ✅
    Mapfumo in ✅

    Msendami out❌
    Dzukamanja out ❌

  • Substitutions for Namibia

    10 Oct 2024 at 15:41hrs

    69' Namibia make another alteration
    Kasumi out❌
    Katia out❌

    Shido in ✅
    Kulula in ✅

  • 10 Oct 2024 at 15:41hrs

    63' A tense situation unfolds for the Warriors when Tijueza sends in a cross that Kamberipa heads towards goal, but Sekuru Gudo intervenes with a crucial stop.

  • 10 Oct 2024 at 15:40hrs

    63' A tense situation unfolds for the Warriors when Tijueza sends in a cross that Kamberipa heads towards goal, but Sekuru Gudo intervenes with a crucial stop.

  • 10 Oct 2024 at 15:39hrs

    61' Muzeu spots Tijueza in a promising position within the Warriors' defensive half and shoots, with Arubi making a crucial save.

  • Namibia 0 - 1 Zimbabwe (Khama Pen 33')

    10 Oct 2024 at 15:21hrs

    59' Arubi makes a crucial save against Hanamub's attempt to reach Shaluile, now putting the Warriors on the back foot.

  • 10 Oct 2024 at 15:19hrs

    53' Msendami strikes the upright post with his effort, the Namibian Goalkeeper having been beaten.

  • 10 Oct 2024 at 15:19hrs

    48' Arubi successfully saves a headed ball off a free kick.

  • 10 Oct 2024 at 15:03hrs

    42' Murwira's well-struck free kick is thwarted by Muova's impressive save.

  • 10 Oct 2024 at 15:03hrs

    41' Tijueza unleashes a long-range shot from outside the box, and Arubi executes a skillful save.

  • 10 Oct 2024 at 15:03hrs

    38' Murwira freekick proves ineffective as Namibia mounts a sturdy defense.

  • 10 Oct 2024 at 15:03hrs

    38' Murwira freekick proves ineffective as Namibia mounts a sturdy defense.

  • Goal Zimbabwe

    10 Oct 2024 at 14:56hrs

    32' Gooooooaaaaaalllllllllllllll

    Khama converts from the spot

    Zemura had been impeded in the box by Amuteya

  • Penalty for Zimbabwe

    10 Oct 2024 at 14:55hrs

    31' Penalty to Zimbabwe

  • 10 Oct 2024 at 14:55hrs

    26' A Namibian player Maova deserved a straight red card following a reckless tackle on Munetsi, yet Referee Mebiame opted for a yellow card instead.

  • 10 Oct 2024 at 14:53hrs

    22' Takwara's vital interception remedies the precarious situation nearly created by Murwira.

  • 10 Oct 2024 at 14:52hrs

    17' Munetsi directed the ball wide of the corner with his header.

  • 10 Oct 2024 at 14:52hrs

    12' Kasume releases Hotto inside Zimbabwe's half, who subsequently unleashes a long-range shot, though it fails to find the target.

  • 10 Oct 2024 at 14:46hrs

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BKAgvpgqDaQ

  • 10 Oct 2024 at 14:45hrs

    5' Dzvukamanja with the first real chance of the game but is superbly denied by the keeper.

  • 10 Oct 2024 at 14:45hrs

    1' Kick-off!!!

  • Zimbabwe squad

    10 Oct 2024 at 14:45hrs

    Zim XI: Arubi, Murwira, Zemura, Takwara, Galloway, Nakamba (c), Munetsi, Rinomhota, Msendami, Billiat, Dzvukamanja.

  • Namibia squad

    10 Oct 2024 at 14:45hrs

    Namibia XI: Maova, Welwin, Hambira, Katua, Hotto, Kasume, Jiueza, Amutenya, Petrus, Kamberipa, Shalulile (c).