Namibia 1-0 Congo: Muzeu strike earns victory in Africa Cup of Nations qualifying opener

B. Muzeu scored one minute after half-time as Namibia began their Africa Cup of Nations qualification campaign with a narrow 1-0 victory over Congo.

Namibia

• R. Hanamub
• A. Petrus
• P. Shalulile
• W. Rudath
• D. Hotto
• B. Muzeu

Congo

• C. Makosso
• B. Passi
• M. Poaty
• Domi Jaurès Massoumou
• C. Massanga
• G. Makouta
• C. Ibayi

Substitutions:

Namibia

• W. Rudath
• P. Shalulile

Congo

• C. Ibayi (Mons Rogeani Bassouamina, 45)
• Domi Jaurès Massoumou (Yvan Ikia Dimi, 62)
• C. Massanga (Merveil Ndockyt, 62)
• M. Poaty (Deo Bassinga, 83)

Ball possession:

The decisive moment came in the 47th minute, when Muzeu found the net to give Namibia the lead at the start of the second half.

Passes:

Congo were unable to find an equaliser as Namibia held on for three points in Match Round 1. The result gives Namibia an early advantage in the qualifying group, while Congo leave the match without a point.

Defense:

The game was settled by the only goal, with neither side able to convert its remaining opportunities. Muzeu’s finish proved enough to separate the teams in a closely contested encounter.

Face-to-face:

According to the match data, Namibia recorded 9 in the possession figures, compared with 11 for Congo. Namibia registered one shot on target, while Congo had three efforts on target.

Fouls:

• Yellow cards:
• W. Rudath (Namibia) at 40 minute
• B. Passi (Congo) at 90 minute

The last five games (including this match):

• Namibia – W
• Congo – L

Top 5 Africa Cup of Nations – Qualification scorers:

Line-ups:

Next games:

• Namibia will play with Comoros. September 29 at 11:00 (GMT), on None.
• Congo will play with Cameroon. September 29 at 19:00 (GMT), on None.