Namibia host Congo on 24 September 2026 at 16:00 in Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group G, where only the top two finishers advance to the 2027 tournament. Namibia play at the Obed Itani Chilume Stadium in Francistown, Botswana, after infrastructure issues forced them off home soil. Head coach Collin Benjamin named a 29-man provisional squad led by striker Peter Shalulile, who has started his club season strongly, plus Deon Hotto, Riaan Hanamub, and Prince Tjiueza. Congo return with French manager Claude Le Roy, who brings European-based players including Bradley Mazikou, Antoine Makoumbou, Gaius Makouta, Merveil Ndockyt, and Mons Bassouamina. Namibia's preparation has been limited with late arrivals due to club commitments. Both teams face immediate pressure in a four-team group alongside Cameroon and Comoros.
Form and H2H
Namibia have won two of their last ten matches, drawn two, and lost six, averaging 0.62 goals for and 1.17 against. Congo won one of ten, drew four, and lost five, averaging 0.69 goals for and 1.34 against. The teams have met six times previously. Congo lead the head-to-head record with three wins to Namibia's one, plus two draws. Their last two official meetings during 2022 World Cup qualification both ended 1-1, in September and November 2021. Neither side has won a recent encounter.
Best bet
Both teams to score. Namibia's defensive record shows 1.17 goals conceded per match over ten games, while Congo average 0.69 goals scored. Namibia average 0.62 goals scored against Congo's 1.34 conceded. The last two direct meetings both produced goals at both ends. Melbet offer home win at 2.39, draw at 2.99, and away win at 3.05.
Odds to watch
Home win prices range from 2.25 at Mostbet to 2.39 at Melbet. Draw odds sit between 2.76 at Mostbet and 3.04 at 1xBet. Away win is priced from 3.05 at Melbet to 3.15 at 1xBet. The draw has shown positive profit trends historically at 0.66 for Namibia and 4.24 for Congo.
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