Match report
Comoros edge Namibia thanks to second-half Youssouf strike
Comoros secured a 1-0 win over Namibia at Stade omnisports de Malouzini in an AFCON Qualifying Group Stage fixture, the only goal of the match settling a tight contest that had been goalless at half-time.
AI-assisted match report written from official match data.
The breakthrough came in the 53rd minute when Bendjaloud Youssouf converted after being set up by Zaydou-Dine Youssouf, giving the hosts a lead they did not relinquish. Namibia pushed for an equaliser but could not find a way past the Comoros defence, and the scoreline held firm through to the final whistle.
Namibia had more attempts on goal overall, but Comoros controlled possession and won more corners, reflecting a match in which the hosts were the more purposeful side for long periods despite conceding the shot count.
Bendjaloud Youssouf scored the decisive goal and earned the highest rating on the pitch at 7.67, capping a productive afternoon with the only strike of the match.
Comoros held the edge in possession with 52% of the ball, underlining their control for much of the contest even as Namibia produced more shots.
Comoros beat Namibia 1–0 (half-time 0–0).
Comoros met Namibia in the AFCON Qualifying (Group Stage - 2). Kick-off was Tuesday, 29 September 2026, 13:00 UTC at Stade omnisports de Malouzini. Referee: S. Uwikunda.
Team pages: Comoros · Namibia · AFCON Qualifying
Key moments
- 53' Goal: Bendjaloud Youssouf (assist: Zaydou-Dine Youssouf) — 1–0
Starting line-ups
Comoros (4-2-3-1)
Namibia (4-2-3-1)
- 16 K. Ndisiro
- 4 R. Hanamub
- 6 Ngero Katua
- 5 Charles Hambira
- 19 P. Amutenya
- 18 A. Petrus
- 8 M. Shidolo
- 17 W. Rudath
- 9 B. Muzeu
- 7 D. Hotto
- 13 P. Shalulile
About this match
On this page: the Comoros vs Namibia 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 Comoros and Namibia team pages or the AFCON Qualifying page.