Match report
Zambia Draws 0-0 With Comoros in Africa Cup of Nations
Zambia
0–0
FT
Comoros
Dec 26, 2025
In a tightly contested match at the Africa Cup of Nations, Zambia and Comoros played to a 0-0 draw. Comoros came close early on with a goal that was later cancelled by VAR, while Zambia managed to hold on with key substitutions and defensive solidity.
Key Facts
- • Comoros had a goal cancelled by VAR in the 20th minute involving M. Maolida.
- • Dominic Chanda of Zambia received a yellow card for a foul in the 55th minute.
- • Zambia made multiple substitutions throughout the match to maintain their defensive stance.
- • Both teams showed defensive resilience, ending the match without scoring.
Lineups
Zambia
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 1 W. Mwanza (G)
- 2 M. Banda
- 6 B. Sakala (D)
- 21 D. Chanda (D)
- 8 L. Musonda (D)
- 17 K. Kangwa (M)
- 25 O. Tembo (M)
- 28 D. Simukonda (M)
- 9 L. Banda (F)
- 20 P. Daka (F)
- 10 F. Sakala (F)
Substitutes
- 16 L. Mulenga
- 18 F. Mwansa
- 4 F. Musonda
- 14 K. Chongo
- 24 G. P. Mphande
- 5 M. Chaiwa
- 3 O. Chisala
- 15 G. Kalusa
- 26 J. Liteta
- 11 J. Sabobo
- 12 W. Chisala
- 7 J. Lahne
- 27 E. Mandanji
- 19 K. Musonda
- 23 P. Phiri
Comoros
Starting XI
- 16 Y. Pandor (G)
- 4 K. Toibibou (D)
- 5 A. Soilihi (D)
- 2 I. Boura (D)
- 22 S. Bakari (M)
- 18 Y. Bourhane (M)
- 28 Z. Youssouf (M)
- 3 A. Abdallah (M)
- 10 Y. M'Changama (F)
- 17 M. Maolida (F)
- 11 R. Said (F)
Substitutes
- 23 A. Anzimati-Aboudou
- 1 S. Ben Boina
- 8 Y. Kari
- 12 K. M'Dahoma
- 25 I. Mohamed
- 14 R. Vita
- 15 B. Youssouf
- 13 A. Ahmed
- 27 R. Lutin
- 6 I. Mohamed
- 26 R. Mroivili
- 9 A. Ali
- 20 Z. Amir
- 21 El Fardou Ben
- 7 F. Selemani
Timeline
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20' Comoros Var · Goal cancelledM. Maolida
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55' Zambia Card · Yellow CardDominic Chanda
Foul
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57' Zambia subst · Substitution 1Off: D. Simukonda · On: W. Chisala
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58' Comoros subst · Substitution 1Off: S. Bakari · On: Yannis Kari
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58' Comoros subst · Substitution 2Off: A. Abdallah · On: R. Lutin
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62' Comoros subst · Substitution 3Off: Y. Bourhane · On: Iyad Mohamed
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69' Zambia subst · Substitution 2Off: F. Sakala · On: J. Sabobo
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70' Zambia subst · Substitution 3Off: Lameck Banda · On: K. Musonda
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77' Comoros subst · Substitution 4Off: Ismaël Boura · On: R. Vita
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77' Comoros subst · Substitution 5Off: M. Maolida · On: F. Selemani
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89' Zambia subst · Substitution 4Off: O. Tembo · On: J. Lahne
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90'+5 Zambia Card · Yellow CardJ. Lahne
Foul
Match Stats
| Stat | Zambia | Comoros |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 15 | 13 |
| Pass Accuracy | 83% | 87% |
| Offsides | 0 | 1 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 10 | 10 |
| Corners | 6 | 2 |
| Total Passes | 447 | 526 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 0 |
| Blocked Shots | 3 | 3 |
| Shots on Target | 0 | 1 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 7 | 6 |
| Possession | 47% | 53% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 373 | 457 |
| Shots Inside Box | 4 | 5 |
| Saves | — | — |
| Shots Outside Box | 6 | 5 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ The cancellation of Comoros' goal by VAR in the 20th minute shifted the momentum back towards Zambia, who had been on the defensive.
- ▸ The flurry of substitutions made by both teams in the second half, particularly in the 58th and 77th minutes, highlighted tactical adjustments to maintain or break the deadlock.