Match Report
Namibia went into the game 2nd in the table on 15 points; São Tomé and Príncipe sat 6th on 3 — a 12-point gap. Recent form told a different story for São Tomé and Príncipe: only 42nd in the league over the last five rounds despite sitting 6th. In league terms the two rates read 1.3/1 for Namibia and 0.5/2.6 for São Tomé and Príncipe (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.26.
Five consecutive defeats weighed on São Tomé and Príncipe. The five-game form split read 6/15 points for Namibia against 0/15 for São Tomé and Príncipe.
Francistown Stadium staged the fixture, a ground that holds 27,000. On the scoreboard, Namibia led 1-0 at the break; 2 second-half goals set the final 3-0.
Goal scorers
Namibia: Peter Shalulile (66'), Peter Shalulile (71'), Peter Shalulile (41')
Key stats
Possession: Namibia 66% · São Tomé and Príncipe 34% · Total shots: 19-3 · On target: 10-2 · Corners: 14-4