Equatorial Guinea and Namibia kick off their journey to the 2026 World Cup as they conflict at Nuevo Estadio de Malabo. Regardless of contrasting latest kind, each groups goal for a victorious begin on this anticipated encounter.
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Equatorial Guinea noticed a goalless draw towards Burkina Faso in October, extending their unbeaten streak to seven matches since September 2022.
The Elephants, not defeated at dwelling in practically two years, goal a successful kickoff in World Cup qualifying towards a group ranked 23 locations decrease in FIFA’s present standings.
Namibia secured a second consecutive 0-0 draw towards South Africa’s Bafana Bafana however faces a five-game winless streak and seeks an uplift in kind.
Because the Braves Warriors journey to Malabo, an improved efficiency turns into essential forward of the Africa Cup of Nations.
Group Information
Midfielder Pedro Obiang stays sidelined for Equatorial Guinea resulting from a muscle drawback. Emilio Nsue, their main scorer, goals to proceed his goal-scoring momentum.
Namibia’s veteran Peter Shalulile eyes extending his lead within the nation’s all-time scoring chart. Goalkeeper Lloyd Kazapua returns after eight months, probably that includes within the beginning XI.
Doable Beginning Lineups
Equatorial Guinea:
- Owono;
- Ndong, Akapo, Coco, Anieboh;
- Bikoro, Miranda, Ganet, Salvador;
- Nsue, Dorian
Namibia:
- Kazapua;
- Kamberipa, Haukongo, Elago, Amutenya, Haoseb;
- Shitembi, Tjiueza, Kasume;
- Kambindu, Shalulile
Predictions
With Equatorial Guinea’s formidable dwelling kind, they’re poised to safe a 2-0 victory, capitalizing on their benefit and securing three essential factors within the World Cup qualifier.