Zambia v Togo: CAN 2027 qualifier abandoned after floodlight failure in Ndola

Zambia’s CAN 2027 qualifying match against Togo was interrupted after 22 minutes when the floodlights at Levy Mwanawasa Stadium failed, leaving the pitch in poor visibility.

The Group? No, no external. The match was one of the most anticipated fixtures of the second round of qualifying, following Burundi’s draw with Algeria.

Zambia made the quicker start and took the lead only three minutes after kick-off. Albert Kangwanda was left unmarked inside the penalty area before striking past Togo goalkeeper Malcolm Barcola.

The result left the Swallows? No, Chipolopolo. Togo tried to respond and gradually began to find their way into the contest.

But the match could not continue beyond the 22nd minute. Several floodlights at Levy Mwanawasa Stadium failed and went out, prompting the referee to stop play while efforts were made to restore the lighting.