Zimbabwe vs Zambia, 2026 International Friendly

· International Friendly

Zimbabwe

88': Saisada Kafuni (OG)

FT
1 - 0

Zambia

About

Zimbabwe are hosting Zambia at Francistown Stadium, Francistown, Botswana, starting on . The match is a part of the International Friendly.

Match Commentary

0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
0': First Half begins.
45': Fourth official has announced 1 minutes of added time.
45'+2': First Half ends, Zimbabwe 0, Zambia 0.
45': Second Half begins Zimbabwe 0, Zambia 0.
45': Substitution, Zambia. Dominic Kanda replaces Luka Mutoshi.
45': Substitution, Zimbabwe. Jarrison Selemani replaces Mongameli Tshuma.
66': Humphrey Bwembya (Zambia) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
67': Substitution, Zambia. Derrick Bulaya replaces Abel Nyirongo.
67': Substitution, Zambia. Hedson Paina replaces Jonathan Kalimina.
67': Substitution, Zimbabwe. Junior Zindoga replaces Jarrison Selemani.
74': Substitution, Zambia. Golden Mashata replaces Abraham Siankombo.
79': Substitution, Zambia. Francis Banda replaces Patson Kwataine.
85': Substitution, Zimbabwe. Corbin Mthunzi replaces Isheanesu Mauchi.
88': Own Goal by Saisada Kafunti, Zambia. Zimbabwe 1, Zambia 0.
90': Fourth official has announced 3 minutes of added time.
90'+4': Second Half ends, Zimbabwe 1, Zambia 0.
0': Match ends, Zimbabwe 1, Zambia 0.

Statistics

ZAM		ZIM
0	Fouls	0
1	Yellow Cards	0
0	Red Cards	0
0	Offsides	0
0	Corner Kicks	0
0	Saves	0
0	Possession	0
0	SHOTS	0
0	ON GOAL	0
0.0	On Target %	0.0
0	Penalty Goals	0
0	Penalty Kicks Taken	0
0	Accurate Passes	0
0	Passes	0
0.0	Pass Completion %	0.0
0	Accurate Crosses	0
0	Crosses	0
0.0	Cross %	0.0
0	Long Balls	0
0	Accurate Long Balls	0
0.0	Long Balls %	0.0
0	Blocked Shots	0
0	Effective Tackles	0
0	Tackles	0
0.0	Tackle %	0.0
0	Interceptions	0
0	Effective Clearances	0
0	Clearances	0

Game Information

Competition: International Friendly

Venue: Francistown Stadium
Location: Francistown, Botswana

Line-Ups

Zimbabwe (4-3-3)

No.	Name
1	Elvis Chipezeze (GK)
2	Gerald Takwara
3	Isheanasu Mauchi
21	Godknows Murwira
23	Emmanuel Jalai
8	Jonah Fabisch
11	Shane Maroodza
18	Marvelous Nakamba
14	Bill Antonio
9	Macauley Bonne

Zimbabwe Substitutes:

Andrew Mbeba, Benjamin Moyano, Junior Zindoga, Panashe Makwiramiti, Daniel Msendami, Washington Navaya, Prosper Padera, Marley Tavaziva.

Zambia (4-4-2)

No.	Name
16	Luka Mainza (GK)
3	Luka Mutoshi
15	Jackson Phiri
21	Jonathan Kalimina
5	Joseph Mulenga
14	Patson Kwataine
22	Humphrey Bwembya
27	Saisada Kafuni
17	Abraham Siankombo
19	Abel Nyirongo
12	Eliya Mandanji

Zambia Substitutes:

Dominic Kanda, Rickson Ng'Ambi, Derrick Bulaya, Ian Sindaye, William Kamwanga, Francis Banda, Ronald Chileshe, Golden Mashata, Hedson Paina, Patrick Chooma, Elliot Kampukesa, Yoram Chanda.

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