Zambia 2-0 Togo: Chipolopolo secure victory in AFCON qualifying Round 2

Zambia beat Togo 2-0 in Match Round 2 of Africa Cup of Nations qualifying, securing an important victory despite being second best in possession and facing a greater volume of attacking play from their opponents.

Zambia

• M. Banda (6.63)
• Dominic Chanda (7.05)
• D. Hamansenya (6.95)
• M. Chaiwa (6.89)
• David Simukonda (6.55)
• F. Sakala (7.25)
• K. Mutandwa (6.22)

Togo

• Malcolm Danjuma Dyhezina Barcola (6.07)
• Kévin Boma (6.86)
• Steven Folly Nador (6.81)
• Loïc Anthony Bessilé (6.53)
• Henri Koudossou (5.78)
• Djené Dakonam Ortega (6.29)
• Samsondin Ouro (6.04)
• C. Abi (5.93)
• Ahoueke Steeve Kévin Denkey (6.69)
• Dermane Karim (6.44)

Substitutions:

Zambia

• M. Chaiwa (L. Banda, 64)
• David Simukonda (G. Lungu, 73)
• K. Mutandwa
• F. Sakala

Togo

• Samsondin Ouro (Kodjo Jean Claude Aziangbe, 45)
• Loïc Anthony Bessilé (Kodjo Fo-Doh Laba, 64)
• C. Abi (Sharani Zuberu, 74)

Ball possession:

The result gives Zambia a strong start to their qualification campaign, while Togo must respond in their next fixture after failing to turn their territorial advantage into goals.

Passes:

Togo recorded 376 possession points compared with Zambia’s 240, but Zambia were more effective where it mattered. The hosts registered five shots on target, while Togo managed three.

Defense:

Zambia’s attacking efforts were led by K. Mutandwa, who was the team’s most active player for shots. Togo’s main threat came from Dermane Karim, who led the visitors for attempts on goal.

Face-to-face:

The statistics suggested a match in which Togo saw more of the ball but struggled to make that control count. Zambia, by contrast, produced a more efficient display, making their opportunities count while limiting Togo’s shots on target.

Fouls:

• Yellow cards:
• M. Banda (Zambia) at 45 minute

The last five games (including this match):

• Zambia – WL
• Togo – L

Top 5 Africa Cup of Nations – Qualification scorers:

1. None (5, Mauritius)
2. E. Colley (3, Gambia)
3. Hazem Mastouri (2, Tunisia)
4. Chamito (2, Mozambique)
5. Franculino Djú (2, Guinea-Bissau)

Line-ups:

Next games:

• Zambia will play with Burundi. November 11 at 17:00 (GMT), on None.
• Togo will play with Algeria. November 11 at 17:00 (GMT), on None.