Comoros 1-0 Namibia: B. Youssouf gives Comoros victory in Africa Cup of Nations qualifying

Comoros secured a narrow 1-0 win over Namibia in Match Round 2 of Africa Cup of Nations qualifying, with B. Youssouf scoring the decisive goal seven minutes after half-time.

Comoros

• Y. Pandor (6.58)
• B. Youssouf (7.67)
• W. Omari (7.3)
• Y. kari (6.95)
• A. Abdallah (0)
• Y. Bourhane (6.53)
• I. Mohamed (0)
• A. Ahmed (6.24)
• Z. Youssouf (7.67)
• K. Hadji (6.31)
• A. Ali (6.3)

Namibia

• R. Hanamub (7.11)
• A. Petrus (6.06)
• D. Hotto (6.09)
• B. Muzeu (6.41)
• W. Rudath (6.01)
• P. Shalulile (6.5)

Substitutions:

Comoros

• Y. kari (K. Toibibou, 45)
• K. Hadji (Housseine·Zakouani, 63)
• A. Ahmed (Z. Amir, 78)
• Z. Youssouf

Namibia

• B. Muzeu (A. Petrus, 84)
• P. Shalulile
• W. Rudath

Ball possession:

The Comoros forward struck in the 53rd minute to settle a closely contested match and give his side an important victory in their bid to progress in the Africa Cup of Nations qualification campaign.

Passes:

Namibia created opportunities to respond, with P. Shalulile the visitors’ most active player in front of goal, but Comoros held firm to protect their lead.

Defense:

The winning goal came early in the second half. Youssouf found the breakthrough in the 53rd minute, turning the balance of the game in Comoros’ favour after a competitive opening period.

Face-to-face:

Namibia continued to push for an equaliser, but the Comoros defence resisted the pressure. The hosts recorded seven interceptions, with I. Mohamed leading the way with two. Namibia made five interceptions, with one recorded as the team’s highest individual total.

Fouls:

• Yellow cards:
• I. Mohamed (Comoros) at 85 minute

The last five games (including this match):

• Comoros – WL
• Namibia – LW

Top 5 Africa Cup of Nations – Qualification scorers:

1. Hazem Mastouri (2, Tunisia)
2. A. Tosin (1, Benin)
3. B. Njie (1, Somalia)
4. B. Youssouf (1, Comoros)
5. A. Hadj-Moussa (1, Algeria)

Line-ups:

Next games:

• Comoros will play with Congo. November 11 at 17:00 (GMT), on None.
• Namibia will play with Cameroon. November 11 at 17:00 (GMT), on None.