Match Report
9 points for Zambia (4th), 15 for Niger (2nd): a 6-point gap. Zambia had been under-performing their position — 26th on five-round form against 4th in the table. In league terms the two rates read 1.25/1.25 for Zambia and 1.38/1.25 for Niger (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.26.
Levy Mwanawasa Stadium in Ndola, capacity 49,800, hosted the game. On the scoreboard, it was 0-0 at the break; 1 second-half goal set the final 0-1.
Goal scorers
Niger: Daniel Sosah (56')