Match Events
- 40′Namibia, yellow card:Wendell RudathFoul
- Half-time
- 46′Congo, substitution:off
- 47′Namibia, goal:1–0B. Muzeu
- 62′Congo, substitution:off
- 62′Congo, substitution:B. Nambokaoff
- 62′Congo, substitution:off
- 69′Namibia, substitution:S. WitbeenoffW. Rudath
- 76′Namibia, yellow card:Paulus Ileni AmutenyaFoul
- 80′Namibia, substitution:I. KamberipaoffP. Amutenya
- 80′Namibia, substitution:S. DamaseboffM. Shidolo
- 83′Congo, substitution:off
- 89′Namibia, substitution:K. EiboffC. Hambira
- 89′Namibia, substitution:T. HikupembeoffP. Shalulile
- 90+6′Congo, yellow card:Foul
- Full-time1 – 0
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Match report
Namibia edge Congo courtesy of second-half Muzeu strike
Namibia beat Congo 1-0 in their opening AFCON Qualifying Group Stage fixture, played at the Botswana National Stadium. The only goal came three minutes into the second half, breaking a goalless stalemate that had held throughout the first 45 minutes.
AI-assisted match report written from official match data.
B. Muzeu struck in the 47th minute, finishing off an assist from R. Hanamub to put Namibia ahead. The scoreline held from there, with Congo unable to find a way back despite pushing for an equaliser as the match wore on.
Namibia had the better share of possession at 53 per cent and finished with five shots on target to Congo's two, reflecting a more clinical edge in front of goal even though Congo registered more attempts overall, 11 to 9. Two yellow cards for the hosts and one for Congo showed the match's physical edge, with fouls level at 11 apiece.
Bryan Passi was Congo's top-rated performer on the day with a 7.7 rating, despite finishing without a goal or assist as his side slipped to defeat.
Namibia held the edge in shots on target, finding the frame five times compared to Congo's two.
Namibia beat Congo 1–0 (half-time 0–0).
Namibia met Congo in the AFCON Qualifying (Group Stage - 1). Kick-off was Thursday, 24 September 2026, 13:00 UTC at Botswana National Stadium. Referee: M. Melki.
Team pages: Namibia · Congo · AFCON Qualifying
Key moments
- 47' Goal: B. Muzeu (assist: R. Hanamub) — 1–0
Starting line-ups
Namibia (4-2-3-1)
- 16 K. Ndisiro
- 4 R. Hanamub
- 6 N. Katua
- 5 C. Hambira
- 19 P. Amutenya
- 18 A. Petrus
- 8 M. Shidolo
- 7 D. Hotto
- 9 B. Muzeu
- 17 W. Rudath
- 13 P. Shalulile
Congo (4-3-3)
- 1 P. Ndinga
- 18 Morgan Poaty
- 5 Bryan Passi
- 4 Christ Makosso
- 22 J. B. Mbemba Kambamba
- 6 Fred Dembi
- 8 Chandrel Massanga
- 25 Domi Jaurès Massoumou
- 20 G. S. Bantsiele
- 9 Christopher Ibayi
- 7 Gaïus Makouta (c)
About this match
On this page: the Namibia vs Congo final score and result, who scored, starting lineups, match stats and the full match report from this AFCON Qualifying fixture.
- Who scored and when — a goal-by-goal timeline of the match.
- Match stats — possession, shots, expected goals (xG), corners and cards.
- Starting lineups and player ratings for both teams.
- Head-to-head record and recent form for both sides.
The full match report above covers the goals, key moments and stats. Explore more on the Namibia and Congo team pages or the AFCON Qualifying page.