Zimbabwe vs Namibia: 2025 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying Match Report

The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying Group Stage witnessed a significant match between Zimbabwe and Namibia on 10 October 2024 at Orlando Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa. The game ended in a goalless draw, with neither team able to break the deadlock during the match.

Both teams displayed competitive performances, with Zimbabwe maintaining a slight edge in possession, holding 56.4% of the ball compared to Namibia’s 43.6%. However, despite numerous attempts, the teams were unable to convert their efforts into goals.

Nineteen shot attempts were made by Zimbabwe, with five being on target, whereas Namibia managed twelve attempts with just five reaching the goal. Both goalkeepers were vital to maintaining the clean sheets, contributing with four saves each.

The match was not without its disciplinary moments. Zimbabwe’s Richard Hachiro received a yellow card in the 88th minute, followed by Namibia’s Erastus Kalula being cautioned in the 86th minute. The defensive tactics from both sides contributed significantly to the goal drought.

Zimbabwe made a strategic substitution in the final minute of the match, bringing on Teenage Hadebe at the 91st minute mark to bolster their defense till the final whistle. This match saw a total of two corner kicks executed by Zimbabwe as opposed to Namibia’s four.

This fixture leaves Zimbabwe with zero points after their third group stage match, still seeking their first win in the qualifiers. Namibia, with one win, two draws, and no losses, stands second in the group with five points, bolstering their hopes to advance further in the competition.