Namibia vs Congo AFCON Qualifier Preview
Namibia begin their AFCON qualifying campaign with a Group G home clash against Congo.
Both teams have been below their best lately, and with neither attack firing at the moment, a low-scoring encounter could be on the cards.
Key Stats
- Namibia have failed to score in their last five matches in all competitions.
- Three of Namibia's last four matches in all competitions have produced under 2.5 goals.
- Congo have failed to score in four of their last eight matches in all competitions.
- Five of Congo’s last six matches have produced under 2.5 goals.
Evenly Matched Teams
Namibia and Congo have picked up one win each with two draws in the last four matches. The draws came during the 2022 World Cup qualifiers as they played out 1-1 scorelines across two legs.
Namibia Struggling for Best Form
Namibia were not at the last AFCON and head into this qualifying campaign looking well below their best. The Brave Warriors are winless in their last six matches, suffering five defeats in this run.
The last outing for Namibia was a FIFA series clash back in March. Collin Benjamin's team played out a 0-0 draw with Comoros in regulation time before earning a 5-4 victory on penalties.
One of the problems for Namibia is a lack of cutting edge in attack, having failed to score in five of their last six matches in all competitions. Three of the last four matches in this run have produced over 2.5 goals.
Congo Looking Out of Sorts
Congo are in the same situation as Namibia and are also struggling to find their best form. They missed out of the AFCON in January and have not been in action since October 2025.
Diables Rouges head into their Group G opener winless in nine of their last 10 matches in all competitions. The last fixture for Claude Le Roy’s team was a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Morocco, with the North Africans claiming a 1-0 victory.
Another similarity with Namibia is the lack of cutting edge in attack, as Congo have failed to score in four of their last eight matches in all competitions. Five of their last six matches in all competitions have also priced under 2.5 goals.
Team News & Predicted Line-ups
Namibia (4-3-3): Ndisiro Kamaijanda; Riaan Hanamub, Ngero Katua, Charles Hambira, Paulus Amutenya; Wendell Rudath, Tjipe Karuuombe, Aprocius Petrus; Deon Hotto, Bethuel Muzeu, Peter Shalulile.
Peter Shalulile should lead the line for Namibia, with Deon Hotto and Bethuel Muzeu providing support. Aprocius Petrus is set to start in midfield while Ngero Katua is expected to feature in central defence alongside Charles Hambira.
Congo (4-2-3-1): Perrauld Ndinga; Morgan Poaty, Christ Makosso, Janard Mbemba, Brayann Pereira; Antoine Makoumbou, Gaius Makouta; Thievy Bifouma, Merveil Ndockyt, Jordi Mboula; Mons Bassouamina.
Christ Makosso and Janard Mbemba should partner in central defence for Congo, while Gaius Makouta is set to start in midfield. Mons Bassouamina is expected to feature in attack alongside Jordi Mboula and Thievy Bifouma.