Monday, April 20, 2026

Algeria 5 – 0 Zambia (AFCON Qualifier) – As it happened

ZAMBIA vs ALGERIA
The Cameroon 2021 Group H Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Algeria kicks off at 21:00hrs

START XI
16 Toaster Nsabata (GK) , 3 Lawrence Chungu, 14 Kabaso Chongo (C), 6 Tandi Mwape, 13 Stoppila Sunzu, 19 Nathan Sinkala, 8 Saulani Phiri, 22 Augustine Mulenga, 17 Clatous Chama, 20 Evans Kangwa, 12 Justin Shonga

SUBS
1 Sebastian Mwange, 18 Mwenya Chibwe, 4 Mwila Phiri, 2 Clement Mwape, 21 Isaac Shamujompa, 15 Donashano Malama, 11 Rally Bwalya, 7 Kelvin Kampamba, 10 Bruce Musakanya, 5 Lazarous Kambole, 9 Mwape Musonda

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  1. Good line up except I would start Mwape Musonda in place of E Kangwa. Kangwa has failed to impress at Senior level. Even Shonga, Augustine have more goals than Evans. These are all new boys compared to Evans whose been playing at National way longer but no impact. I hope he proves me wrong.

    I agree with Popeye and Chanda. Toaster can be a disaster in goal. He panics easily and his decision making is terrible. Otherwise it’s a nice physical team by Zambia. Let the boys avoid giving away set pieces Maghreb players dive a lot and Refs buy into it.

  2. Algeria 0-0 Zambia

    6′ Augustine Mulenga runs at the left back for Algeria and drives in a cross which goes out for a goal kick. He seems injured in the process

  3. Algeria 0-0 Zambia

    8′ Zambia try to play from the back and Toaster is caught in possession after a back pass but the ball goes out for a throw in

  4. Algeria 0-0 Zambia

    9′ Good move by Algeria as they cut open the Zambia defense through the middle but the final shot from inside the box is off target. The defenders are making it too easy for the hosts!
    We survive!

  5. Algeria 0-0 Zambia

    12′ Salulani robbed of the ball in midfield and they attack through the right side of the Zambia defense, Kabaso beaten for purpose but the final shot is weak and Toaster easily saves

  6. Algeria 0-0 Zambia

    14′ Chungu beaten clean in the ground as they again attack on their right but Sunzu is in a good position to clear for a corner

  7. Algeria 0-0 Zambia

    19′ Algeria doing well to press from the top and not allowing the Zambians to settle on the ball. But Zambia is coming into the game.

    Their #9 cracks a shot which bounces off the ground from the top of the box but it does not trouble toaster. They are finding spaces to shoot

  8. Algeria 0-0 Zambia

    23′ Good block by Chungu to stop an attack and he sets Zambia on a counter attack but the final ball from Clatous is too strong.

    Zambia again win the ball in the final third but Augustine in blocked in his tracks as they clear their lines

  9. Algeria 0-0 Zambia

    33′ Sinkala sitting right on top of the back four while Salulani is doing the dirty work to pick the runner first. They are holding their own so far

  10. Algeria 0-0 Zambia

    37′ Another Algeria attack is well thwarted by the Zambia defense but Augustine Mulenga is quickly closed down and they win a throw

  11. Algeria 0-0 Zambia

    39′ Zambia do a good job on the right with Augustine who releases Kabaso Chongo but his cross is cut out at the near post

  12. Algeria 0-0 Zambia

    41′ Zambia attack through the middle this time but the final pass is to heavy and the defender clears. Zambia beginning to keep the ball in the final third

  13. Algeria 1-0 Zambia

    44′ Goal Alert!

    Algeria score from a corner after Toaster Nsabata had done a good job to keep out a Mahrez shot

  14. Algeria 1-0 Zambia

    Half Time

    In the second half, Zambia will have to improve in the final third if Chipolopolo have to get anything out of this game.
    Kangwa, Shonga and Mulenga have not trouble the Algeria defense and keeper enough

  15. Algeria 1-0 Zambia (Ramy Bensebaini 44′)

    46′ Clatous Chama was given a yellow in the second half. He has to be cautious in this second half

  16. Algeria 1-0 Zambia (Ramy Bensebaini 44′)

    59′ Zambia continue to press and they are looking the better side though the hosts are very well organized

  17. Algeria 1-0 Zambia (Ramy Bensebaini 44′)

    63′ Algeria finally get a chance to attack from their right but the final cross is over-hit

  18. Algeria 1-0 Zambia (Ramy Bensebaini 44′)

    64′ Frustration seems to be creeping for the hosts as they have lost the flair they had in the first half

  19. Algeria 2-0 Zambia (Ramy Bensebaini 44′)

    68′ Goal Alert!

    Toaster Nsabata is sent the wrong way from the penalty spot as the African Champions go two goals ahead

  20. Algeria 3-0 Zambia (R. Bensebaini 44′, Belaili 68′)

    76′ Goal Alert!

    Belaili cuts into the box from the right to smash one into the fat top right angle beyond the reach of Nsabta

  21. Algeria 3-0 Zambia (R. Bensebaini 44′, Belaili 68′ 76′)

    80′ Shot from outside the box is over the bar as Algeria continue to press

    Sub for Zambia

    Bruce Musakanya in for Augustine Mulenga

  22. Algeria 4-0 Zambia (R. Bensebaini 44′, Belaili 68′ 76′)

    85′ Goal Alert!

    Zambian defense at sixes and sevens and they a punished with a low shot that beats Nsabta

  23. Algeria 4-0 Zambia (44′ Bensebaini, 69′ Bounedjah, 75′ Belaili, 85′ Soudani)

    90′ Goal Alert!

    Algeria make it five with a defty chip over Nsabata

  24. Algeria 5-0 Zambia (44′ Bensebaini, 69′ Bounedjah, 75′ Belaili, 85′ Soudani)

    90′ Shonga turns on the edge of the box but shoots wide

  25. At 5-0, we can also forget qualifying already. It is not even worth qualifying! Also why carry all those players if you dont use the subs????????????????????????

  26. This is embarrassing losing 5 sure,it’s better to pull out otherwise we just wasting our time.How can you allow 5 goals in second half,this is nonsense.

  27. So when some of us were saying hire a permanent coach before the qualifiers begin, the rest we’re talking about how good this team is. They couldn’t win a friendly, winning COSAFA does not prepare you for the real deal. Chiyangi and his team are not ready for the big time.

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