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19/09/2026, National Heroes Stadium, Lusaka, Zambia, Live on National TV
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Zambia Vs Malta

Zambia play in a 4-4-2 Diamond formation, and line up with: D Litana (GK) , Y Namaundu (CB) , L Chikalipo (CB) , O Chigaga (RB) , U Wellman (LB) , T Chipunza (CDM) , R Syakabeya (CAM) , L Ailola (RM) , Q Nambota (LM) , R Mutanya (ST) , R Watae (ST) And the subs are: C Mapenzi (CB) , V Hakantu (CB) , X Kachaka (CM) , G Makina (CM) , K Sikabbubba (ST)

Malta play in a 5-4-1 formation, and line up with: B Boldrini (GK) , S Muscardini (CB) , V Amoruso (CB) , A Asaro (CB) , F Criscito (RB) , S Mazza (LB) , V Bongiorno (CDM) , E Zambrotta (CAM) , S Saglia (RM) , G Asaro (LM) , G Colombi (ST) And the subs are: G Di Benedetto (CB) , G Lamberti (CB) , G Veronisi (CM) , C Alboni (CM) , D Gamba (ST)

Welcome to National Heroes Stadium in Lusaka, Zambia where Zambia will face Malta.  This is an international friendly fixture.  The attendance is 2999.

1' - Zambia kick the ball off for the start of the game.  

8' - Uba Wellman plays a short pass to Lukman Chikalipo.  Lukman Chikalipo slides the ball to Yobachi Namaundu.  Yobachi Namaundu hits the ball long to Lukman Chikalipo.  Lukman Chikalipo plays a short pass to Razi Watae.  Razi Watae passes to Lisimba Ailola.  Lisimba Ailola plays a short pass to Roshaun Mutanya.  Roshaun Mutanya plays a short pass to Tyrell Chipunza.  Tyrell Chipunza spots a run from Razi Watae.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Razi Watae is able to take the ball.  Razi Watae fires a shot...and its in! It's a lovely goal from Razi Watae for Zambia!  The ball flew past the diving keepers hand!

9' - Malta kick the ball off for the restart.  

15' - Quannell Nambota spots a run from Raimy Syakabeya.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Raimy Syakabeya is able to take the ball.  Raimy Syakabeya looks to place the ball past the keeper...but the ball flies wide of the post!

21' - Lukman Chikalipo finds Davie Litana with a short pass.  Davie Litana hits the ball long to Tyrell Chipunza.  Valentino Bongiorno dispossesses Tyrell Chipunza and takes the ball.  Valentino Bongiorno hits the ball long to Silvestro Muscardini.  Silvestro Muscardini curls in a cross, but no one is able to get to the ball.  

22' - Gabriele Asaro crosses the ball into the box, but the ball goes over everyone.  

31' - Emilio Zambrotta speeds past Quannell Nambota.  

32' - Emilio Zambrotta passes to Savio Mazza.  Savio Mazza sees a run from Savio Saglia.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

39' - Razi Watae finds Uba Wellman with a long pass.  Uba Wellman slides the ball to Razi Watae.  Razi Watae passes a long ball to Raimy Syakabeya.  Raimy Syakabeya slides the ball to Roshaun Mutanya.  Roshaun Mutanya attempts to beat Alessio Asaro using his skills, but is brought down.    The referee has no hesitation in showing Alessio Asaro the yellow card. That will be a freekick for Zambia.  

39' - It looks like Roshaun Mutanya can't continue.  There is going to be a subsitution.  Roshaun Mutanya is going to be taken off.  Keshawn Sikabbubba joins the game from the bench.  

40' - Razi Watae will take the freekick.  He curves the ball into the box, but the ball misses everyone.  

42' - Valerio Amoruso finds Silvestro Muscardini with a long ball.  Silvestro Muscardini plays a long ball to Alessio Asaro.  Alessio Asaro whips in a cross, but no one is able to get to the ball.  

44' - Tyrell Chipunza sees Raimy Syakabeya making a run.  He attempts a long ball over the top, and Raimy Syakabeya is able to take the ball.  Raimy Syakabeya attempts to hit the ball past the keeper...but the ball flies wide of the post!

45' - The referee blows the whistle for half time. 

45' - Malta kick the ball off for the restart.  

51' - Valerio Amoruso finds Emilio Zambrotta with a short pass.  Emilio Zambrotta finds Silvestro Muscardini with a short pass.  Silvestro Muscardini finds Valerio Amoruso with a long ball.  Valerio Amoruso passes to Valentino Bongiorno.  Valentino Bongiorno passes a long ball to Savio Mazza.  Savio Mazza passes to Emilio Zambrotta.  Emilio Zambrotta slides the ball to Gabriele Asaro.  Gabriele Asaro attempts to hit a long range shot past the keeper...but Davie Litana stops the shot!  He can't hold it though...Emilio Zambrotta is first to the loose ball...Emilio Zambrotta strikes the ball, aiming for the corner of the net...and Emilio Zambrotta scores!  That's a beautiful goal from the Malta player!  The ball rebounded in off the post!

51' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Gabriele Asaro is going to be taken off.  Gianmarco Veronisi is going to be brought on.  

52' - Zambia kick the ball off for the restart.  

56' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Lukman Chikalipo will come off.  Vul Hakantu is going to be brought on.  

59' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Alessio Asaro will come off.  Gianluca Lamberti joins the game from the bench.  

60' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Yobachi Namaundu is going to be taken off.  Chike Mapenzi is brought on from the bench.  

64' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Giuseppe Colombi will come off.  Damiano Gamba joins the game from the bench.  

66' - Gianluca Lamberti passes a long ball to Valentino Bongiorno.  Valentino Bongiorno curls in a cross, but he only manages to find opposing player Vul Hakantu.  

69' - Valentino Bongiorno dispossesses Tyrell Chipunza and gains possession for his team.  Valentino Bongiorno curves the ball into the box, but Tyrell Chipunza intercepts the ball.  

74' - Lisimba Ailola passes to Keshawn Sikabbubba.  Keshawn Sikabbubba finds Quannell Nambota with a long ball.  Quannell Nambota looks to strike a long range shot into the top of the net...but the ball flies over the bar!

82' - Savio Mazza plays a short pass to Savio Saglia.  Savio Saglia spots a run from Damiano Gamba.  He attempts a quick throughball, but Damiano Gamba has strayed offside!  

91' - Gianluca Lamberti finds Silvestro Muscardini with a long ball.  Silvestro Muscardini plays the ball to Emilio Zambrotta.  With a turn of pace, Emilio Zambrotta beats Tyrell Chipunza.  

91' - Emilio Zambrotta curls in a cross, but Uba Wellman intercepts and takes possession.  



The match has ended Zambia 1 - 1 Malta.