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CAF
24-03-2025
- Sport
- CAF
Namibia and Equatorial Guinea share spoils in hard-fought Group H stalemate
Published: Monday, 24 March 2025 Namibia and Equatorial Guinea cancelled each other out in a 1-1 draw in Johannesburg on Matchday 6 of the African qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Monday. The Brave Warriors, buoyed by a narrow win over Malawi, were hoping to keep pace with Group H leaders Tunisia, while Equatorial Guinea entered the clash fresh from a 2-0 win over São Tomé and Príncipe. But despite both teams' strong recent form, the first half at Orlando Stadium offered little in the way of quality finishing. Namibia created the better chances early on but were left frustrated by a well-organised Equatorial Guinea defence and a lack of precision in the final third. At the break, it remained goalless, with both sides knowing they needed more urgency to change the script. The game witnessed a drastically different second half, as the contest came alive within minutes of the restart. Namibia broke the deadlock in the 51st minute when Deon Hotto whipped in a teasing free-kick that was expertly volleyed home by Peter Shalulile, who found himself unmarked at the edge of the six-yard box. However, their lead was short-lived. Just three minutes later, Equatorial Guinea hit back through defender Saúl Coco, who lashed in the equaliser after Esteban Orozco picked him out in space. The goal was a reward for Nzalang Nacional's growing influence in midfield. Both sides pushed for a winner in the final stages, but neither could find the cutting edge required. Namibia stay second in Group H on 12 points, three behind Tunisia, while Equatorial Guinea remain in fourth with seven points. The result keeps Namibia within striking distance of qualification, while Equatorial Guinea must now win their remaining matches to have any realistic hopes of advancing.
CAF
18-03-2025
- Sport
- CAF
Nsue back for Equatorial Guinea in FIFA World Cup qualifiers
Equatorial Guinea's captain Emilio Nsue returns after suspension and has been included in his country's squad for their World Cup qualifiers against Sao Tome e Principe and Namibia over the next week. The top scorer at the last Total Energies CAF Africa Cup of Nations finals was suspended by FIFA for six months last May after it was found he had not correctly completed the change of nationality process when he first declared for Equatorial Guinea, having previously played for Spain at junior level. FIFA has since validated Nsue's change of footballing nationality, and the veteran striker has been included by coach Juan Micha in the 25-man squad for the two qualifiers. Nzalang Nacional host Sao Tome e Principe in Malabo on Friday and then travel to South Africa where they will face Namibia in Polokwane on March 24. Equatorial Guinea sit on three points in Group H after wins over Namibia and Liberia at the starts of the qualifiers were expunged and 0-3 defeats recorded because of Nsue's case. Squad: Goalkeepers: Miguel Oscar (Deportivo Mongomo), Jesus Owono (Deportivo Alaves, Spain), Manuel Sapunga (Polokwane City, South Africa) Defenders: Carlos Akapo (Amazonas, Brazil), Marvin Anieboh (UD San Sebastián de los Reyes, Spain), Marcelo Asumu Nguema (DVO Unidad), Santi Boriko (Castellon B, Spain), Saul Coco (Torino, Italy), Basilio Ndong (Universitatea Craiova, Romania), Luis Enrique Nsue (COD Meknes, Morocco), Esteban Orozco (Arges, Romania) Midfielders: Gael Akogo (Recreativo Granada, Spain), Federico Bikoro (Raja Casablanca, Morocco), Enrique Biribe (Cano Sport Academy), Jannick Buyla (Tarazona, Spain), Santiago Eneme (MFK Vyskov, Czech Republic), Pablo Ganet (Merida, Spain), Jose Machin (Cartagena, Spain), Oscar Mascarelli (Mallorca, Spain) Forwards: Luis Asue (Moreirense, Portugal), Dorian Junior (Marbella, Spain), Cristian Makate (Union Saint-Gilloise, Belgium), Josete Miranda (Iraklis 1908, Greece), Emilio Nsue (Inter City, Spain), Iban Salvador (Wisla Plock, Poland)
