12 Oct – Qualifying round
Stadium: Levy Mwanawasa Stadium (Ndola)
Competition: Group E – CAF Qualifiers
Zambia faces Niger in a 2026 FIFA World Cup Africa qualifier on October 12, 2025, at Levy Mwanawasa Stadium in Ndola.
Who between these two teams will be the next to join the qualified teams at football’s biggest stage?
Form Guide
Zambia:
- LLLLLD
Niger:
- WLDDLL
Head-to-Head results: Zambia vs Niger
| Date | Competition | Home team | Away Team | Winner | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 13, 2025 | 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers (CAF) | Zambia | Niger | ||
| November 22, 2023 | 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers (CAF) | Niger | Zambia | Niger | 2-1 |
| January 2, 2021 | International Friendly | Zambia | Niger | Draw | 3-3 |
| October 16, 2014 | Africa Cup of Nations Qualification | Zambia | Niger | Zambia | 3-0 |
| October 11, 2014 | Africa Cup of Nations Qualification | Niger | Zambia | Draw | 0-0 |
Niger and Zambia split their four head-to-head matches, getting a win and a draw each.
The two teams combined for 12 goals in those four matches.
On the other hand, the Chipolopolo have more goals (eight).
However, the Mena were victorious in their last matchup, a 2-1 victory on November 22, 2023.
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Zambia vs Niger standings (Group E)
| Position | Team | Matches Played | WIns | Draw | Losses | Points | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Morocco | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 2026 FIFA World Cup |
| 2 | Tanzania | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 10 | |
| 3 | Niger | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 9 | |
| 4 | Zambia | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 6 | |
| 5 | Congo | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 1 | |
| 6 | Eritrea | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Where they stand and why it matters
Niger is in third place in Group E with a 3-0-3 (win-draw-loss) record for nine points.
Zambia is fourth with six points and a 2-0-4 record.
A Mena win could move them past Tanzania (10 points) into second place.
Zambia can also make progress in the race for the second spot with a win.
For a broader perspective, explore the World Cup African qualifiers and see how the region continues its pursuit of World Cup glory.
Injured and Suspended
- Zambia: Benson Sakala (Red Card suspension)
- Niger: Oumar Sako (Undisclosed injury)
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What we learned from the last World Cup
Neither Zambia nor Niger reached the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.
Zambia fell short in the African qualifiers after finishing behind Tunisia in their group.
Niger’s campaign, on the other hand, ended after struggling against heavyweights like Algeria and Burkina Faso.
Since their independence in 1964, the Chipolopolo have yet to play in the World Cup.
The Mena have never come close to World Cup qualification, meaning both teams are seeking history starting this game.
Players to Watch
Zambia (Chipolopolo)
| Player | Position | Matches Played | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patson Daka | Forward | 5 | 3 |
| Edward Chilufya | Forward | 4 | 1 |
| Fashion Sakala | Forward | 3 | 1 |
Niger (The Mena)
| Player | Position | Matches Played | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boubacar Goumey | Forward | 5 | 1 |
| Youssouf Alio Oumaru | Midfielder | 3 | 1 |
| Daniel Sosah | Forward | 3 | 1 |
Source: ESPN
Zambia vs Niger prediction: Niger gets the win
Niger 2-1 Zambia – Both teams are seeking second place in their group, but Niger may have the slight edge.
Zambia is on a five-match losing streak and would need a major turnaround to change their fortunes.
What’s Next?
- Zambia: Rounds out its last Africa qualifiers match
- Niger: Rounds out its last Africa qualifiers match
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