1997 MATCHES
AFRICA
04/01/1997, Nairobi, Nyayo Stadium
Friendly International
KENYA 2 ()
MALAWI 2 ()
Coaches: Kenya: Reinhardt Fabisch (Germany)
04/01/1997, Sfax, Taieb Mhiri, 35000
Friendly International
TUNISIA 0
ALGERIA 0
Tunisia: Boubaker Zitouni, Tarek Thabet, Ferid Couchane, Taoufik Herichi,
Sami Trabelsi (Hakim Nouira 60'), Soufiane Fekih (Khais Ghodbane 70'),
Riadh Bouazizi (Sirajeddine Chihi 70'), Zoubier Beya, Skander Souayah,
Mehdi Ben Slimane (Laroussi 70'), Adel Sellimi (Jameleddine Limam 60').
Algeria: Aomar Hamened (Abdesalem Benabellah 46'), Hassan Ghoula
(Cheikh Benzerga 65'), Azreki Amrouche, Tarek Lazizi (Kamel Habri 76'),
Sidi Ahmed Zerrouki, Sidi Ahmed Benamara, Bettadi, Billal Dziri,
Khalid Lounici, Ali Messabih, Brahimi (Loukili 80').
Referee: Mohamed Abdalla Ali (Libya).
Coaches: Tunisia: Henry Kasperczak (Poland).
05/01/1997, Mombasa, Municipal Stadium
Friendly International
KENYA 0
MALAWI 0
Kenya: Francis Onyiso, Musa Otieno, Josiah Ougo (Patrick Oyiengo), Steven Ogoss,
John Luchuku (Paul Oyuga), Eric Omondi, John Odhiambo, Eric Ochieng,
Morris Wambua (Seif Mutie), Ken Simiyu, Said Juma (Mohammed Sherrif).
Malawi: Navigator Chikabani, Charles Manda, Lawrence Kamanda, Walter Nyamilando,
Patrick Mabedi, Roderick Sambani (Tom Mlanzi), Albert Mpinganyira,
Chabbaa Phiri (John Banda), John Nkuhasi (Steve Bakali), Bob Mpanganyira
(Felix Nyirongo) Wilfred Nyagwegwe.
Coaches: Kenya: Reinhardt Fabisch (Germany).
Cards: Malawi: Bob Mpanganyira [R 65'], Patrick Mabedi [Y], Felix Nyirongo [Y].
06/01/1997, Lomé, Stade Municipal, 5000
Friendly International
TOGO 4 (Djima Oyawole 9', 67', Tadjou Salou 46' pen, 54' pen)
GHANA 0
Referee: Sosondo Mana (Togo)
Coaches: Togo: Gottlieb Goller
Ghana: Sam Arday
08/01/1997, Bouaké, Bouaké Stadium, 12000
Friendly International
IVORY COAST 2 (Dadie 81', Tchiressoa Guel 87' pen)
GUINEA 1 (Titi Camara 24')
Referee: Kouakou Ndri (Ivory Coast)
Coaches: Guinea: Vladimir Mountain (Ukraine)
11/01/1997, Windhoek, National Stadium, 12000
World Cup Qualifier (Group 2)
NAMIBIA 0
LIBERIA 0
Namibia: Petrus Andjamba, Petrus Haraseb, Mohammed Auseb, Ricardo Mannetti,
Peter Mokwena (Phillip Gariseb 50'), Frans Ananias, Eliphas Shivute,
Silvester Goraseb, Johannes Hindjou, Razundara Tjikuzu, Ruben Van Wyk
(Geravtius Uri Khob 77').
Liberia: Michael Wreh, Zizi Roberts, Fallah Johnson, Solomon Joe, Varney Kallon,
Aaron Pobleh (Fofee Kamara 85'), Winston Moses, Eugene Gray,
Augustus Dunbar, Peter Doe (Francis Carr 67'), William Appleton
(Roland Barclay 52').
Referee: Petros Mathabela (South Africa).
Coaches: Namibia: Rusten Mogane.
Liberia: Wilfred Lardner.
Cards: Namibia: None.
Liberia: Aaron Pobleh [Y 13'], Solomon Joe [Y 70'], Augustus Dunbar [Y 81'].
11/01/1997, Lusaka, Independence Stadium, 27500
World Cup Qualifier (Group 3)
ZAMBIA 0
SOUTH AFRICA 0
Zambia: Davies Phiri, Modon Malitoli, Aggrey Chiyangi, Harrison Chongo,
Elijah Litana, Vincent Mutale, Kalusha Bwalya, Joel Bwalya
(Kenneth Malitoli 61'), Johnson Bwalya (Edward Kangwa 55'), Mwape Miti
(Andrew Tembo 72'), Dennis Lota.
South Africa: Andre Arendse, Sizwe Motaung, Jerry Sikhosana (Peter Ndlanya 86'),
David Nyathi, Lucas Radebe, Jacob Tshisevhe (Augustine Brendan 67'),
Eric Tinkler, Linda Buthelezi, John Moshoeu, Neil Tovey, Phil Masinga
(Helman Mkhalele 67').
Referee: Tajaddin Fares (Syria).
Coaches: Zambia: Raoul Poulsen (Denmark).
South Africa: Clive Barker.
Cards: None.
11/01/1997, Freetown, National Stadium, 40000
World Cup Qualifier (Group 5)
SIERRA LEONE 1 (Abu Kanu 46')
GABON 0
Sierra Leone: Brima Kamara, Francis Koroma, Mohamed Mansaray, Musa Kanu, Abu Kanu
(Chernor Mansaray 57'), Mohamed Kallon, Kemokai Kallon, Mohamed Conteh,
Lamin Conteh, Rashin Wurie (Ibrahim Karoma 46'), Abu Kamara.
Gabon: Jacques Deckousshoud, Landry Poulangoye, Jean Mouloungui
(Michel Biyoghe 70'), Guy Nzeng, Etienne Kassa Ngona, Guy Nzamba
(Regis Manon 65'), Jonas Ogandaga, Francois Amegasse Akol,
Cisse Tamboucha Inongo, Guy Koumba, Theodore Zue Nguema
(Aurelien Bekogo Zolo 85').
Referee: Olufemi Olaniyan (Nigeria).
Coaches: Sierra Leone: Sam Obi Metzger.
Gabon: Alain da Costa.
Cards: Sierra Leone: Mohamed Kallon [Y 62'].
Gabon: Etienne Kassa Ngona [Y 7'], Guy Nzamba [Y 27'], Guy Koumba [Y 29'],
Theodore Zue Nguema [Y 60'].
12/01/1997, Bamako, Stade Modibo Keita, 10000
Friendly International
MALI 0
SENEGAL 0
Referee: Seydou Keita (Mali).
12/01/1997, Kumasi, Kumasi Stadium, 45000
World Cup Qualifier (Group 5)
GHANA 2 (Samuel Johnson 77', Moses Arthur 89')
MOROCCO 2 (Salaheddine Bassir 30', Mustafa Hadji 70')
Ghana: Richard Kingston, Frank Amankwah, Samuel Johnson, Samuel Osei Kuffour,
Foster Barsios, Yaw Preko (Felix Aboagye 77'), Mallam Yahaya
(Stanley Aboraa 71'), Anthony Yeboah (Kim Grant 80'), Moses Arthur,
Abedi Pelé, Emmanuel Duah.
Morocco: Abdelkader El Brazi (Abdellatif Arraki 59'), Abdelilah Saber, Youssef Rossi,
Noureddine Naybet, Abdelkrim El Hadrioui, Jamal Sellami
(Tahar El Khalej 85'), Abdelmajid Bouyboud (Mustapha Khalif 66'),
Youssef Chippo, Moustafa Hadji, Salaheddine Bassir, Youssef Fertout.
Referee: Ali Mohamed Bujsaim (UAE).
Coaches: Ghana: Sam Arday.
Morocco: Henri Michel (France).
Cards: Ghana: Mallam Yahaya [Y 63'].
Morocco: Salaheddine Bassir [Y 24'].
12/01/1997, Kinshasa, Kamanyola Stadium, 80000
World Cup Qualifier (Group 3)
ZAIRE 1 (Nzelo Lembi 13')
CONGO 1 (Christian Bongo 4')
Zaire: N'Kobe Tokala, Nzelo Lembi, Biela Munkumku, Bolanoala Luende, Essele Bakasu,
Ekanza Simba, Roger Hitoto (Molala Beke 36'), Etienne Nsunda
(Nsiala Nzalambila 77'), Mamale Emeka, Ngamduama Bunene, Icham Lukikana
(Kibemba Mbayo 63').
Congo: Christian Samba, Brice Mokossi, Christian Bongo (Pierre Tchibota 71'),
Jean Nkeoua, Olivier Niere, Roch Embingou (Assane Tope 77'), Roland Buitys,
Rolf Nguie Mien (Sylvain Moukassa 67'), Elie Malonga, Luc Diamesso,
Fils Ibara.
Referee: Lucien Bouchardeau (Niger).
Coaches: Zaire: Santos Muntubile.
Congo: David Memy.
Cards: Zaire: Biela Munkumku [Y 51'].
Congo: Elie Malonga [Y 32'], Fils Ibara [Y 50'], Luc Diamesso [Y 60'].
12/01/1997, Tunis, El Menzah, 35000
World Cup Qualifier (Group 2)
TUNISIA 1 (Zoubier Beya 10')
EGYPT 0
Tunisia: Boubaker Zitouni, Tarek Thabet, Sami Trabelsi, Taoufik Herichi,
Ferid Chouchane, Jameleddine Limam (Mehdi Ben Slimane 31'), Zoubier Beya,
Adel Sellimi, Soufiane Fekih, Skander Souayah (Sirajeddine Chihi 46'),
Riadh Bouazizi.
Egypt: Nader El Sayed, Ibrahim Hassan, Hany Ramzy, Haysem Farouk, Mehdat Abdelhadi,
Ismail Youssef, Hossam Hassan (Ahmed Sary 19'), Magdy Tolba, Tarek Mostafa,
Ahmed Hassan (Mohamed Youssef 82'), Ali Maher (Nabih Osama 77').
Referee: Masayoshi Okada (Japan).
Coaches: Tunisia: Henry Kasperczak (Poland).
Egypt: Farouk Gaafar.
Cards: Tunisia: Adel Sellimi [Y 34'], Taoufik Herichi [Y 39'].
Egypt: Ahmed Hassan [Y 18'], Mehdat Abdelhadi [Y 57'], Haysem Farouk [Y 85'].
12/01/1997, Nairobi, Moi International Sports Centre, 60000
World Cup Qualifier (Group 1)
KENYA 1 (Kenned Simiyu 22')
NIGERIA 1 (Jonathan Akpoborie 48')
Kenya: Francis Onyiso, Musa Otieno, Frederick Lichuku, Josiah Ougo, Duncan Digolla,
John Odhiambo, Eric Omondi, Ail Shariff (Paul Oyuga 84'), Maurice Wambua
(Seif Mutie 60'), Kenned Simiyu (Tielen Oguta 65'), Thomas Ogweno.
Nigeria: Joseph Dosu, Garba Lawal, Celestine Babayaro, Taribo West, Uche Okechukwu,
Chidi Nwanu, Finidi George (Tijani Babangoda 62'), Sunday Oliseh,
Jonathan Akpoborie (Victor Ikpena 55'), Augustine Okocha, Daniel Amokachi.
Referee: Abdul Al-Zeid (Saudi Arabia).
Coaches: Kenya: Reinhardt Fabisch (Germany).
Nigeria: Shuaibu Amodu.
Cards: Kenya: Tielen Oguta [Y 65'].
12/01/1997, Ouagadougou, Stade du 4 Aout, 28000
World Cup Qualifier (Group 1)
BURKINA FASO 0
GUINEA 2 (Souleymane Oulare 17', Morlaye Soumah 44')
Burkina Faso: Ibrahima Diarra, Seydou Traore, Firmin Sanou, Brahima Cisse,
Abdoulaye Traore (Ousmane Drabo 58'), Mamadou Kone, Ben Hassane Kamagate,
Ibrahima Coulibaly, Brahima Traore, Oumar Barro (Ibrahima Traore 55'),
Drissa Ouedraogo (Vincent Ye 32').
Guinea: Saliou Diallo, Abdoul Salam Sow, Maurice Camara, Morlaye Soumah,
Alseny Keita (Ousmane Fernandez 89'), Mohamed Camara, Souleymane Oulare
(Pablo Thiam 73'), Titi Camara, Momo Soumah, Sekou Drame, Ousmane Camara
(Issiagua Soumah 89').
Referee: Zeli Sinko (Ivory Coast).
Coaches: Burkina Faso: Ivan Voutov.
Guinea: Vladimir Mountain (Ukraine).
Cards: Burkina Faso: Brahima Cisse [Y 60'].
Guinea: Sekou Drame [Y 22'], Morlaye Soumah [Y 54'], Maurice Camara [Y 83'].
12/01/1997, Harare, National Sports Stadium, 45000
World Cup Qualifier (Group 4)
ZIMBABWE 3 (Kennedy Chihuri 16', Vitalis Takawira 21' pen, 49')
TOGO 0
Zimbabwe: Bruce Grobbelaar, Kennedy Chihuri (Memory Mucherahowa 82'),
Benjamin Nkhonjera, Lloyd Chitembwe, Francis Shonhai, Dumisani Mpofu,
Charles Yohane, Vitalis Takawira, Adam Ndlovu (Kaitano Tembo 65'),
Edelbert Dinha, Norman Mapeza.
Togo: Gbati Ouadja, Inoussa Moussa (Komi Adjamgba 82'), Isidore Kouma
(Ayadvi Ayi 67'), Amavi Agbobly-Atayi, Cheka Naro Seni (Koku Dossou 61'),
Izotou Gnenikakou, Kossi Noutsoudje, Lantame Ouadja, Tadjou Salou,
Djima Salou, Djima Oyawole, Franck Dote.
Referee: Omer Yengo (Congo).
Coaches: Zimbabwe: Ian Porterfield (Scotland).
Togo: Gottlieb Goller ().
Cards: Zimbabwe: Vitalis Takawira [Y 26'], Dumisani Mpofu [Y 28', R 58'].
Togo: Tadjou Salou [Y 22'], Koku Dossou [Y 62'], Ayadvi Ayi [Y 71'].
12/01/1997, Yaoundé, Stade Omnisport, 75000
World Cup Qualifier (Group 4)
CAMEROON 0
ANGOLA 0
Cameroon: Jacques Songo'o, Geremi Njitap, Pierre Wome (Joseph Tchango 84'),
Rigobert Song, Cyrille Mangan (Aimee Billong 84'), Raymond Kalla,
Tobie Mimboe, Alphonse Tchami (Cyrille Bella 57'), Jean Misse-Misse,
Patrick Mboma, Marc-Vivien Foe.
Angola: Marito, Bodunha, Aurelio, Helder Vicente, Paulo Silva, Leopoldino Lito,
Paulao (Raul Chipenda 60'), Carlos Pedro, Joni (Quessongo Castella 87'),
Akwa (Quinzinho 52'), José Lito.
Referee: Said Belqola (Morocco).
Coaches: Cameroon: Henri Depireux (France).
Angola: Manuel "Neca" Gomes (Portugal).
Cards: Cameroon: Marc-Vivien Foe [Y 39'].
Angola: Leopoldino Lito [Y 24'], Joni [Y 63'], José Lito [Y 89'],
Carlos Pedro [Y 90'].
19/01/1997, Cotonou, Stade de L'Amitie
Friendly International
BENIN 1
TOGO 1
Coaches: Togo: Gottlieb Goller.
19/01/1997, Maputo, Estadio de Machava, 25000
Friendly Intenational
MOZAMBIQUE 1 (Sergio Faife 49')
ZIMBABWE 2 (Benjamin Nkonjera 18', 58')
Referee: Mateus dos Antos Infante (Mozambique).
25/01/1997, Dakar, Stade Leopold Sedar Senghor, 50000
Nations Cup Qualifier (Group 3)
SENEGAL 0
EGYPT 0
Egypt: Nader El Sayed, Ibrahim Hassan, Moetemed Gamal, Haysem Farouk,
Mohamed Youssef, Tarek Mostafa, Ahmed Hassan, Ismail Youssef, Ahmed El Kass,
Ahmed Sary, Ali Maher.
Referee: Camara Ba (Guinea).
25/01/1997, Nairobi, Moi International Sports Stadium, 35000
Nations Cup Qualifier (Group 5)
KENYA 1 (Michael Mururi 70')
GABON 0
Referee: Lim Kee Chong (Mauritius).
Coaches: Kenya: Reinhardt Fabisch (Germany).
25/01/1997, Blantyre, Chichiri Stadium, 40000
Nations Cup Qualifier (Group 7)
MALAWI 0
ZAMBIA 2 (Elijah Tana 40', Andrew Tembo 83')
Referee: Felix Tangawarima (Zimbabwe).
Coaches: Zambia: Raoul Poulsen (Denmark).
26/01/1997, Maputo, Estadio de Machava, 30000
Nations Cup Qualifier (Group 7)
MOZAMBIQUE 3 (Chiquinho Conde 55', Matsolo 62', Marcamo 65')
MAURITIUS 0
26/01/1997, Yaoundé, Stade Omnisport, 40000
Nations Cup Qualifier (Group 5)
CAMEROON 4 (Patrick Mboma 3', 85', Jean Misse-Misse 35', 48')
NAMIBIA 0
Coaches: Cameroon: Henri Depireux (France).
Namibia: Rusten Mogane.
26/01/1997, Harare, National Sports Stadium, 45000
Nations Cup Qualifier (Group 1)
ZIMBABWE 0
GHANA 0
Referee: Jean Diramba (Gabon).
26/01/1997, Bouaké, Bouaké Stadium, 20000
Nations Cup Qualifier (Group 2)
IVORY COAST 1 (Tchiressoa Guel 12')
BENIN 0
26/01/1997, Bamako, Stade Modibo Keita, 40000
Nations Cup Qualifier (Group 2)
MALI 1 (Bassala Toure 63')
ALGERIA 0
Referee: Falla Ndoye (Senegal)
26/01/1997, Conakry, Stade 28 Septembre, 50000
Nations Cup Qualifier (Group 4)
GUINEA 1 (Abdoul Salam Sow 49')
TUNISIA 0
Referee: Lucien Bouchardeau (Niger)
Coaches: Guinea: Vladimir Mountain (Ukraine)
Tunisia: Henry Kasperczak (Poland)
26/01/1997, Dar es Salaam, National Stadium, 12000
Nations Cup Qualifier (Group 6)
TANZANIA 1 (Said Kizito 79')
ZAIRE 2 (Kibemba Mbayo 52', Ngalambula Kayu 85')
26/01/1997, Accra (Ghana), Accra Sports Stadium, 10000
Nations Cup Qualifier (Group 6)
LIBERIA 1 (Jonathan Sogbie 24')
TOGO 2 (Bachirou Salou 26', Komlan Assignon 67')
Referee: Emmanuel Okoampah (Ghana)
Coaches: Liberia: Wilfred Larnder
26/01/1997, Mbabane, Somholo National Stadium
Friendly International
SWAZILAND 3
LESOTHO 1
16/02/1997, Dakar, Stade Leopold Sedar Senghor, 20000
Friendly International
SENEGAL 1 (Moustafa Diop 9')
MALI 1 (Soumalia Coulibaly 44')
Referee: Mamadou Lamine Kebe (Senegal)
21/02/1997, Gaborone, National Stadium
Friendly International
BOTSWANA 0
SWAZILAND 0
22/02/1997, Nairobi, Moi International Sports Stadium, 40000
Nations Cup Qualifier (Group 5)
KENYA 0
CAMEROON 0
Coaches: Kenya: Reinhardt Fabisch (Germany)
Cameroon: Henri Depireux (France)
22/02/1997, Windhoek, Independence Stadium, 15000
Nations Cup Qualifier (Group 5)
NAMIBIA 1 (Ruben Van Wyk 86')
GABON 1 (Pierre Aubame 19' pen)
Coaches: Namibia: Rusten Mogane
22/02/1997, Blantyre, Chichiri Stadium, 60000
Nations Cup Qualifier (Group 7)
MALAWI 2 (John Maduka 6', Lawrent Kamanga 60')
MOZAMBIQUE 0
22/02/1997, Dakar, Stade Leopold Sedar Senghor, 30000
Nations Cup Qualifier (Group 3)
SENEGAL 0
MOROCCO 0
Referee: Khouradji (Algeria)
Coaches: Morocco: Henri Michel (France)
23/02/1997, Port Louis, Anjalay Stadium Belle Vue, 5000
Nations Cup Qualifier (Group 7)
MAURITIUS 0
ZAMBIA 0
Referee: Zambia: Raoul Poulsen (Denmark)
23/02/1997, Addis Ababa, Stade Haile Selassie, 25000
Nations Cup Qualifier (Group 3)
ETHIOPIA 1 (Aseyed Tesfaye 58')
EGYPT 1 (Akram Abdulmajid 71')
23/02/1997, Harare, National Sports Stadium, 45000
Nations Cup Qualifier (Group 1)
ZIMBABWE 1 (Wilfred Mugeyi 31' pen)
ANGOLA 0
Zimbabwe: Gift Muzadzi, Lloyd Chitembwe, Edelbert Dinha, Dumisani Mpofu,
Norman Mapeza, Francis Shonhai, William Mugeyi, Kennedy Chihuri
(Jonathan Nkhonjera 70'), Adam Ndlovu (Vitalis Takawira 83'),
Wilfred Mugeyi, Agent Sawu.
Angola: Marito, Bodunha (Fernando Sousa 70'), Aurelio, Helder Vicente, Paulo,
Roque (Raul Chipenda 83'), Carlos Pedro, Joni (Quinzinho 70'),
Leopoldino Lito, Paulao, Akwa.
Coaches: Angola: Manuel "Neca" Gomes (Portugal).
23/02/1997, Cotonou, Stade de L'Amitie, 15000
Nations Cup Qualifier (Group 2)
BENIN 1 (Moussa Latoundji 35')
ALGERIA 1 (Abdel Tasfaout 51')
23/02/1997, Bamako, Stade Modibo Keita, 30000
Nations Cup Qualifier (Group 2)
MALI 1 (Modibo Sidibe 14')
IVORY COAST 2 (Ibrahim Bakayoko 13', Joel Tiehi 22')
Referee: Abderrahim El Arjoune (Morocco)
23/02/1997, Dar es Salaam, National Stadium, 10000
Nations Cup Qualifier (Group 6)
TANZANIA 1 (Dua Said 75')
LIBERIA 1 (Jonathan Sogbie 27')
Coaches: Liberia: Wilfred Lardner
23/02/1997, Lomé, Stade Omnisports, 20000
Nations Cup Qualifier (Group Group 6)
TOGO 1 (Kossi Noutsoudje 90')
ZAIRE 1 (Simba Ekanza 26')
Referee: Yahya Hadqa (Morocco)
23/02/1997, Conakry, Stade 28 Septembre, 25000
Nations Cup Qualifier (Group 4)
GUINEA 1 (Fode Camara 67')
SIERRA LEONE 0
Referee: Kanoute (Mali)
Coaches: Guinea: Vladimir Mountain (Ukraine)
23/02/1997, Jwaneng, Galaxy Stadium
Friendly International
BOTSWANA 1
LESOTHO 4
01/03/1997, Gaborone, National Stadium, 8000
Cosafa Cup Round 1
BOTSWANA 1 (Aaron Lesupi 3' pen)
MALAWI 4 (Felix Nyirongo 27', John Maduka 51', Jones Nkhwazi 73', Meck Mwase 88')
Botswana: Lesego Moeng, Desmond Hambari, Aaron Lesupi, Agisanyang Mosimanegape,
Matlhogonolo Boitumelo, Noah Kareng, Masego Ntshingane, Keitumetse Paul
(Barney Marman 65'), Innocent Ranku (Phineas Maimela 37'), Moshe Dipatane
(Barshin Mashakola 78), Maano Mbaakanyi.
Malawi: Navigator Dzinkambani, Charles Manda, Lawrent Kamanga, Felix Nyirongo,
Patric Mabedi (Meck Mwase 77'), John Banda, Albert Mpinganjira,
Manson Phiri (James Chimera 46'), Jones Nkhwazi, John Maduka,
Bob Mpinganjira (Steve Bakali 63').
Referee: Felix Tangawarima (Zimbabwe)
Cards: Botswana: None
Malawi: Charles Manda [Y 46']
02/03/1997, Maseru, Setsoto Stadium, 20000
Cosafa Cup Round 1
LESOTHO 0
ZAMBIA 2 (Edward Kangwa 10', Mwape Miti 15')
Lesotho: Tseliso Thite, Motlatsi Maseela, Neo Ntsatsi (Khauta Monyobi 22'),
Eric Makara, Tebeho Lerotholi, Paseka Khesi, Kabelo Mosothoane
(Lekoane Lekoane 46'), Motheo Mohapi, Malefetsane Pheko, Teele Ntsonyana,
Lebajoa Mphongoa (Tsepang Mofelehetsi 82').
Zambia: Davies Phiri, Modon Malitoli, Hillary Makasa (Shy Kumwenda 73'),
Jones Mwewa, Allan Kamwanga, Vincent Mutale (Charles Lota 48'),
Andrew Tembo, David Chilufya, Edward Kangwa, Mwape Miti, Perry Mutapa
(Aggrey Chitangi 66').
Referee: Jose Antonio Arana Villamonte (Mozambique)
Coaches: Zambia: Raoul Poulsen (Denmark)
Cards: Lesotho: Eric Makara [Y 2'], Paseka Khesi [R 23']
Zambia: David Chilfya [Y 39']
02/03/1997, Mbabane, Somholo National Stadium, 15000
Cosafa Cup Round 1
SWAZILAND 0
MOZAMBIQUE 4 (Adelino 36', 42', 70', Eurico 83')
Swaziland: Frazer France, Moses Dlamini, Oscar Simelane, Dumisane Mdluli,
Philip Vilakati, Muzi Maphalala, Celemusa Vilakati (Ricky Saulos 64'),
Tholeni Nkambule (John Maseko 46'), Vusi Mahlalela, Haiso Dlamini,
Themba Shogwe (Siza Dlamini 46').
Mozambique: Basilio, Sergio Faife, Tomas, Luis, Pinto Barros, Mano-Mano, Paulito
(Macamito 76'), Jossias, Babai, Tico-Tico, Adelino (Eurico 76').
Referee: Jelas Masole (Botswana).
Cards: Swaziland: None
Mozambique: Basilio [Y 74']
16/03/1997, Windhoek, Independence Stadium, 12000
Cosafa Cup Round 1
NAMIBIA 2 (Johannes Hindjou 87' pen, 119' pen)
ZIMBABWE 1 (Gilbert Mushangazhike 76' pen)
Namibia: Fillemon Kanalelo, Petrus Haraseb, Frans Ananias, Bimbo Tjihero,
Mohamed Ouseb (Silvester Goraseb 39'), Stanley Goagoseb, Sandro de Gouveia,
Ricardo Mannetti, Gervatius Uri Khob (Johannes Ortmann 66'),
Johannes Hindjou, Liyali Numwa (Ruben van Wyk 46').
Zimbabwe: Gift Muzadzi, Calistus Pasuwa, Edelbert Dinha, Kaitano Tembo,
Dumisani Mpofu, Chamu Musanhu, Lloyd Chitembwe, Benjamin Nkonjera
(Morgan Nkathazo 65'), Masimba Dinyero (Ronald Sibanda 106'), Alois Bunjira,
Gilbert Mushangazhike (Stewart Murisa 95').
Referee: Paul Kanyonga (Zambia)
Coaches: Namibia: Rusten Mogane
Cards: Namibia: Johannes Hindjou [Y 38']
29/03/1997, Arusha, Sheikh Amri Abeid Memorial Stadium
Friendly International
TANZANIA 3
BURKINA FASO 2
29/03/1997, Freetown, National Stadium
Friendly International
SIERRA LEONE 2
SENEGAL 1
Referee: Ahmed Jalloh (Sierra Leone)
30/03/1997, Libreville, Omnisports President Omar Bongo, 5000
Friendly International
GABON 2 (Etienne Kasa Ngoma 12' pen, Cisse Tamboucha Inongo 30')
TOGO 1 (Djima Oyawole 27')
Gabon: Germain Mendome, Anicet Yala Ngoukou, Francois Amegasse Akol,
Etienne Kassa Ngoma, Rene Nsi Akoue, Jean Mouloungui, Landry Poulangoye
(Engo 28'), Cisse Tamboucha Inongo (Otomo 82'), Jean Ndong-Nze
(Ogouerowo 70'), R. Mahon, Theodore Nzue Nguema.
Togo: Wake Nimbombe, Kossi Kodjovi, Gagniou, Amavi Agbobly-Atayi, James Dick,
Kodjo Balogou, Djima Oyawole, Dossou Mawali (Akon-Togbe Dovi 81').
[3 players missing].
Referee: Jean Diramba (Gabon)
Coaches: Togo: Messan Zougbede
31/03/1997, Maputo, Estadio de Machava
Friendly International
MOZAMBIQUE 1
ANGOLA 2
Referee: Pascoal de Fonseca Loforte (Mozambique)
Coaches: Angola: Manuel "Neca" Gomes (Portugal)
05/04/1997, Lagos, National Stadium, 40000
World Cup Qualifier (Group 1)
NIGERIA 2 (Daniel Amokachi 66', 77')
GUINEA 1 (Titi Camara 87')
Nigeria: Abiodun Baruwa, Augustine Eguavon, Garba Lawal, Mutiu Adepoju,
Uche Okechukwu, Taribo West, George Finidi (Tijani Babangida 86'),
Augustine Okocha (Celestine Babayaro 84'), Sunday Oliseh,
Jonathan Akpoborie (Emmanuel Amunike 55'), Daniel Amokachi.
Guinea: Saliou Diallo, Abdoul Salam Sow (Ousmane Camara 84'), Alseny Keita,
Morlaye Soumah, Souleymane Oulare, Sekou Drame (Momo Soumah 78'),
Mohamed Lamine Sylla, Mohamed Camara, Drissa Diallo, Titi Camara,
Fode Camara (Pablo Thiam 72').
Referee: Said Belqola (Morocco).
Coaches: Nigeria: Phillipe Troussier (France).
Guinea: Vladimir Mountain (Ukraine)
Cards: Nigeria: Augustine Eguavon [R 77'], Taribo West [Y 82'],
Celestine Babayaro [Y 88'].
Guinea: Abdoul Salam Sow [Y 3'], Titi Camara [Y 21'],
Souleymane Oulare [Y 34'], Morlaye Soumah [Y 48'],
Mohamed Camara [R 88'].
05/04/1997, Freetown, National Stadium, 70000
World Cup Qualifier (Group 5)
SIERRA LEONE 1 (Lamin Conteh 87')
GHANA 1 (Moses Arthur 23')
Sierra Leone: Brima Kamara, Francis Koroma, Mohamed Mansaray, John Sama, Abu Kanu,
Mohamed Kallon, Kemokai Kallon, Mohamed Kanu (John Coker 84'), Lamin Conteh,
Amidu Karim (Ibrahim Koroma 71'), Abu Kamara.
Ghana: Simon Addo, Frank Amankwah, Samuel Johnson, Samuel Osei Kuffour,
Patrick Allotey, Mohammed Gargo, Christian Saba, Anthony Yeboah
(Yaw Preko 80'), Moses Arthur (Mallam Yahaya 54'), Abedi Pelé,
Charles Akonnor.
Referee: Lucien Bouchardeau (Niger).
Coaches: Sierra Leone: Jeboh Sherrinton.
Ghana: Rinus Israel.
Cards: None.
06/04/1997, Libreville, Stade Omnisports, 35000
World Cup Qualifier (Group 5)
GABON 0
MOROCCO 4 (Salaheddine Bassir 10', 14', Ahmed Bahja 43', 44')
Gabon: Germain Mendome, Landry Poulangoye, Jean-Martin Mouloungui,
Parfait Ndong-Nguema, Etienne Kassa-Ngona, Pierre Aubame, Jonas Ogandaga,
François Amegassé Akol, Jean-Daniel Ndong-Nze (Cissé Tamboucha Inongo 44'),
Régis Manon, Théodore Nzue-Nguema (Aurélien Bekogo-Zolo 22').
Morocco: Abdelkader El-Brazi, Abdelifah Saber, Youssef Rossi, Noureddine Naybet,
Abdelkrim El-Hadrioui, Rachid Azzouzi, Mustapha Khalif, Youssef Chippo,
Moustafa Hadji, Salaheddine Bassir, Ahmed Bahja.
Referee: Charles Masembe (Uganda)
Coaches: Gabon: Alain da Costa Soares (Portugal).
Morocco: Henri Michel (France)
Cards: Gabon: None.
Morocco: Moustafa Hadji [Y 17'], Youssef Chippo [Y 34'],
Ahmed Bahja [Y 44'].
Note: Match abandoned after 53 minutes due to crowd invasion. Result stood.
06/04/1997, Nairobi, Moi International Sports Centre, 35000
World Cup Qualifier (Group 1)
KENYA 4 (Michael Okoth 55', 75', 87', Francis Were 85')
BURKINA FASO 3 (Mamadou Zongo 12', 70', Firmin Sanou 42' pen)
Kenya: Victor Waweru, Musa Otieno, Fredrick Lichuku, Josiah Ougo, Duncan Digolla,
John Odhiambo, Eric Omondi, Godfrey Osama (Francis Were 47'),
Seleman Rashid (Michael Mururi 58'), Kennedy Simiyu (Seif Mutie 86'),
Michael Okoth.
Burkina Faso: Ibrahima Diarra, Brahima Cisse, Firmin Sanou, Ben Hassane Kamagate,
Ibrahima Coulibaly (Ousmane Coulibaly 62'), Mamadou Zongo, Mamadou Kone,
Brahima Traore, Ibrahima Korbeogo, Vincent Ye (Zaidi Compaore 88'),
Seydou Traore (Oumar Barro 80').
Referee: Omer Yengo (Congo)
Coaches: Kenya: Reinhardt Fabisch (Germany)
Burkina Faso: Ivan Voutov
Cards: Kenya: A. Yusuf (sub) [Y 24'], Josiah Ougo [Y 35'], Victor Waweru [Y 41']
Burkina Faso: Mamadou Kone [Y 44'], Brahima Cisse [Y 51']
06/04/1997, Accra (Ghana), National Stadium, 15000
World Cup Qualifier (Group 2)
LIBERIA 1 (George Weah 29')
EGYPT 0
Liberia: Anthony Tokpah, Zizi Roberts, Fofee Kamara, Dionysuis Sebwe,
Varney Kallon, Kelvin Sebwe, Joe Nagbe, George Weah, Jonathan Sogbie,
Roland Barclay (Augustus Dunbar 77'), Mass Sarr.
Egypt: Essam El Hadry, Hany Ramzy, Yasser Radwan, Ibrahim Hassan, Haysem Farouk,
Ibrahim Samir Kamouna, Abdul El Kass (Yasser Rayan 63'), Ismail Youssef,
Hossam Hassan, Tarek Mostafa (Hesham Hanafi 73'), Ali Maher
(Mohamed Salah Abougreisha 46').
Referee: Zeli Sinko (Ivory Coast)
Coaches: Liberia: Wilfred Lardner
Egypt: Mahmoud El Gohary
Cards: Liberia: Mass Sarr [Y 59'], Kelvin Sebwe [Y 80']
Egypt: Ibrahim Hassan [Y 63']
06/04/1997, Windhoek, Independence Stadium, 7200
World Cup Qualifier (Group 2)
NAMIBIA 1 (Mohammed Auseb 74')
TUNISIA 2 (Taoufik Herichi 15', Khaled Badra 68')
Namibia: Fillemon Kanalelo, Petrus Haraseb, Mohammed Auseb, Ricardo Mannetti,
Stanley Goagoseb, Frans Ananias, Bimbo Tjihero, Silvester Goraseb,
Sandro De Gouveia (Paul Boonstaander 70'), Simon Uutoni, Ruben Van Wyk
(Gervatius Urikhob 70')
Tunisia: Boubaker Zitouni, Taoufik Herichi, Sami Trabelsi, Kaies Ghodbane,
Hakim Nouira (Khaled Badra 46'), Sirajeddine Chihi, Ferid Chouchane,
Adel Sellimi, Riadh Jelassi (Soufiane Fekih 82'), Skander Souayah,
Jameleddine Limam (Maher Zdiri 63')
Referee: Milson Jaky (Madagascar)
Coaches: Namibia: Rusten Mogane
Tunisia: Henry Kasperczak (Poland)
Cards: Namibia: Silvester Goraseb [Y 54']
Tunisia: Sirajeddine Chihi [Y 39']
06/04/1997, Pointe-Noire, Stade Municipal, 38000
World Cup Qualifier (Group 3)
CONGO 2 (Macchambe Younga Mouhani 60', 64')
SOUTH AFRICA 0
Congo: Christian Samba, Maurice Ntounou, Sylvain Moukassa
(Macchambe Younga Mouhani 46'), Brice Mokossi, Roch Embingou,
Richard Akiana, Roland Buitys (Cripin Okoulaloye 49'), Jean Nkeoua,
Christian Bongo (Assana Tope 73'), Roch Service, Fils Ibara.
South Africa: Andre Arendse, Sizwe Motaung, Jerry Sikhosana, David Nyathi
(George Koumantarakis 71'), Lucas Radebe, Mark Fish (Gavin Lane 40'),
Eric Tinkler, Linda Buthelezi (John Moeti 63'), John Moshoeu, Neil Tovey,
Brendan Augustine.
Referee: Sidi Bekaye Megassa (Mali)
Coaches: Congo: David Memy
South Africa: Clive Barker
Cards: None
06/04/1997, Luanda, Cidadela Stadium, 30000
World Cup Qualifier (Group 4)
ANGOLA 3 (Paulao 29', Akwa 45', Fernando Sousa 51')
TOGO 1 (Djima Oyawole 21')
Angola: Marito, Bodunha, Aurelio, Kutonda Juliao (Paulo Silva 67'), Antonio Neto,
Assis (Raul Chipenda 81'), Paulao, Carlos Pedro, Fernando Sousa, Akwa,
Gaspar Paulito (Antonio Amaral 46').
Togo: Wake Nibombe, Kossi Kodjovi, Massamasso Tchangai, Amavi Agbobly-Atayi,
Yawo Deviage (Abdel Coubadja 65''), Messan Ametokodo (Dick James 77'),
Kossi Noutsoudje, Lantame Ouadja, Kodjo Balogou, Djima Oyawole, Franck Dote
(Izotou Gnenikakou 74').
Referee: Emmanuel Okoampah (Ghana).
Coaches: Angola: Manuel "Neca" Gomes (Portugal).
Togo: Messan Zougbede
Cards: Angola: Fernando Sousa [Y 62']
Togo: Amavi Agbobly-Atayi [Y 46'], Massamasso Tchangai [Y 55'],
Kossi Kodjovi [R 87']
06/04/1997, Douala, Hamadou Ahidjo Stadium, 65000
World Cup Qualifier (Group 4)
CAMEROON 1 (Bernard Tchoutang 80')
ZIMBABWE 0
Cameroon: Jacques Songo'o, Alphonse Tchami (Mpessa Ndongo 75'), Pierre Wome,
Rigobert Song, Simon Moukoko, Raymond Kalla, Tobie Mimboe, Joseph Tchango
(Sandra Ousmandou 50') (Joel Epalle 75'), Jean Misse Misse, Patrick Mboma,
Bernard Tchoutang
Zimbabwe: Bruce Grobbelaar, Kennedy Chihuri, William Mugeyi, Lloyd Chitembwe
(Charles Yohane 37'), Francis Shonhai, Agent Sawu (Alois Bunjira 80'),
Wilfred Mugeyi, Kaitano Tembo, Adam Ndlovu (Liberty Masunda 80'),
Edelbert Dinha, Norman Mapeza
Referee: Jean Diramba (Gabon)
Coaches: Cameroon: Henri Depireux (France)
Zimbabwe: Ian Porterfield (Scotland)
Cards: Cameroon: None
Zimbabwe: William Mugeyi [Y 31'], Charles Yohane [Y 43']
09/04/1997, Harare (Zimbabwe), National Sports Stadium, 20000
World Cup Qualifier (Group 3)
ZAIRE 2 (Etienne Nsunda 29', Epotele Bazamba 51')
ZAMBIA 2 (Kenneth Malitoli 22', Andrew Tembo 81')
Zaire: Mutshipay, Nkoy Kimoto, Ekanza Simba, Mazingu Dinzey (Mosile Engebe 72'),
Mulamba Makenga, Epangala Lokose, Kasala Muzinga, Etienne Nsunda,
Ngoy Nsumba, Liombi Essende, Epotele Bazamba (Bitueli Endolo 78').
Zambia: Davies Phiri, Modon Malitoli, Hillary Makasa, Jones Mwewa, Allan Kamwanga,
Vincent Mutale, Andrew Tembo, Dabid Chilufya, Kenneth Malitoli
(Biggie Mbasela 60') (Hector Chilombo 71'), Mwape Miti, Dennis Lota.
Referee: Lim Kee Chong (Mauritius).
Coaches: Zaire: Santos Muntubile.
Zambia: Raoul Poulsen (Denmark).
Cards: Zaire: Mutshipay [Y 77']
Zambia: None
12/04/1997, Lilongwe, Silver Stadium
Cosafa Cup Final Group
MALAWI 2 (Jones Nkhwazi 57', Albert Mpinganjira 70')
MOZAMBIQUE 2 (Tico-Tico 31', Nuro 79')
Malawi: Navigator Dzinkambani, Charles Manda, Lawrent Kamanga, Patric Mabedi,
Meck Mwase (Felix Nyirongo 54'), Manson Phiri (James Chimera 28'),
Chance Gondwe, Albert Mpinganjira, Jones Nkhwazi, Ernest Mtawali
(Wilfred Nyalugwe 69'), John Maduka.
Mozambique: Rui Evora, Sergio Faife, Tomas, Pinto Barros, Luis, Danito I
(Danito II 77'), Jossias, Paulito, Cachela (Mano-Mano 77'), Tico-Tico,
Adelino (Nuro 70').
Referee: Pastor Lillane (Lesotho)
Cards: Malawi: Charles Manda [Y 16'], John Maduka [Y 42']
Mozambique: Cachela [Y 21'], Pinto Barros [Y 68'], Tico-Tico [Y 78'],
Jossias [Y 84']
20/04/1997, Yaoundé, Stade Omnisport
Friendly International
CAMEROON 2
CONGO 0
Coaches: Cameroon: Henri Depireux (France)
Congo: David Memy
20/04/1997, Lusaka, Independence Stadium
Cosafa Cup Final Group
ZAMBIA 4 (Paul Chella 26', Edward Kangwa 44', Mwape Miti 85', Nelson Banda 88')
MALAWI 0
Zambia: Davies Phiri, Hillary Makasa, Justin Kunda (Hector Chilombo 20'),
Harrison Chongo, Jones Mwewa, David Chilufya, Andrew Tembo, Perry Mutapa
(Nelson Banda 62'), Paul Chella, Edward Kangwa (Mwape Miti 46'),
Dennis Lota.
Malawi: Noah Lambulira, Charles Manda, Lawrent Kamanga (Manson Phiri 46'),
Felix Nyirongo, Patrick Mabedi, Albert Mpinganjira, James Chimera,
Jones Nkhwazi, Chance Gondwe (Bob Mpinganjira 83'), Wilfred Nyalugwe
(John Banda 60'), John Maduka.
Referee: Wilfred Mukuna (Zimbabwe)
Coaches: Zambia: Raoul Poulsen (Denmark)
Cards: Zambia: Nelson Banda [Y 65']
Malawi: Patrick Mabedi [Y 69'], James Chimera [Y 75']
26/04/1997, Windhoek, Independence Stadium, 6000
World Cup Qualifier (Group 2)
NAMIBIA 2 (Simon Uutoni 62', Mohammed Auseb 87' pen)
EGYPT 3 (Hossam Hassan 77',89', Hady Khashaba 79' pen)
Namibia: Fillemon Kanalelo, Petrus Haraseb, Mohammed Auseb, Ricardo Mannetti,
Stanley Goagoseb, Frans Ananias (Gervatius Urikhob 42'), Bimbo Tjihero,
Silvester Goraseb, Sandro De Gouveia, Simon Uutoni, Ruben Van Wyk
(Kiaan Van Wyk 80').
Egypt: Essam El Hadry, Mohamed Youssef, Hady Khashaba (Abdel Maged 80'),
Ibrahim Hassan, Mehdat Abdelhadi, Ibrahim Samir Kamouna, Yasser Rayan,
Ahmed Hassan (Walid Salaheddine 46'), Hossam Hassan, Tarek Mostafa,
Mohamed Salah Abougreisha (Walid Abdelatif 80').
Referee: Amuam Aka (Cameroon).
Coaches: Namibia: Rusten Mogane.
Egypt: Mahmoud El Gohary.
Cards: Namibia: Petrus Haraseb [Y 30'], Mohammed Auseb [Y 50'],
Fillemon Kananelo [Y 64']
Egypt: Mohamed Salah [Y 15'], Hady Khashaba [Y 48'], Tarek Mostafa [Y 67'],
Walid Salaheddine [Y 68']
26/04/1997, Freetown, National Stadium, 45000
World Cup Qualifier (Group 5)
SIERRA LEONE 0
MOROCCO 1 (Salaheddine Bassir 40')
Sierra Leone: Brima Kamara, Francis Koroma, Mohamed Mansaray, John Sama
(Vidal Wilhelm 71'), Abu Kanu (Francis Koroma 50'), Mohamed Kallon,
Kemokai Kallon, Mohamed Kanu (John Keister 62'), Lamin Conteh, Musa Kanu,
Abu Kamara.
Morocco: Abdelkader El Brazi, Abdelilah Saber, Smahi Triki, Noureddine Naybet,
Lahcen Abrami, Rachid Azzouzi (Abdellatif Jrindou 88'), Jamal Sellami
(Mustapha Khalif 6'), Youssef Chippo, Moustafa Hadji, Salaheddine Bassir,
Ahmed Bahja (Khalid Raghib 67').
Referee: Falla Ndoye (Senegal)
Coaches: Sierra Leone: Jeboh Sherrinton
Morocco: Henri Michel (France)
Cards: Sierra Leone: Kemokai Kallon [Y 61'], Brima Kamara [R 76']
Morocco: Ahmed Bahja [Y 25'], Rachid Azzouzi [Y 39'],
Abdelkadir El Brazi [Y 42']
27/04/1997, Accra, Accra Sports Stadium, 35000
World Cup Qualifier (Group 5)
GHANA 3 (Felix Aboagye 42', Mohammed Gargo 60', 64' pen)
GABON 0
Ghana: Simon Addo, Frank Amankwah, Samuel Johnson (Emmanuel Armah 72'),
Yaw Preko (Robert Boateng 5'), Patrick Allotey, Mohammed Gargo,
Christian Saba, Felix Aboagye (Kim Grant 77'), Foster Batsios, Abedi Pelé,
John Ackon.
Gabon: Germain Mendome, Michel Biyoghe, Jean Mouloungui, Guy Koumba
(Tristan Mombo 66'), Dieudonne Mouyouma, Kevin Ibinga, Valery Ondo,
Francois Amegasse Akol, Cisse Tamboucha Inongo, Yves Nza Boutamba
(Urbain Boussamba 83'), Dieudonne Londo (Aurilien Bekogo Zolo 57').
Referee: Ahmed Shinnawi (Egypt)
Coaches: Ghana: Rinus Israel
Gabon: Alain da Costa
Cards: Ghana: Foster Batsios [Y 66']
Gabon: Guy Koumba [Y 41'], Cisse Tamboucha Inongo [Y 61']
27/04/1997, Tunis, El Menzah, 40000
World Cup Qualifier (Group 2)
TUNISIA 2 (Adel Sellimi 66', Khalid Badra 75')
LIBERIA 0
Tunisia: Chokri El Ouaer, Mounir Boukadida, Sami Trabelsi, Khaled Badra,
Mehdi Slimane (Riadh Jelassi 46'), Sirajeddine Chihi, Ferid Chouchane,
Adel Sellimi (Jameleddine Limam 81'), Zoubier Beya
(Ben Saod Feki Soufiane 67'), Skander Souayah, Riadh Bouazizi.
Liberia: Anthony Tokpah, Zizi Roberts, Fofee Kamara, Dionysius Sebwe,
Varney Kallon, Kelvin Sebwe, Joe Nagbe, George Weah, Jonathan Sogbie
(Roland Barclay 82'), Robert Clarke, Mass Sarr (Josephus Kwigh 75').
Referee: Mamadouba Camara (Guinea).
Coaches: Tunisia: Henry Kasperczak (Poland).
Liberia: Wilfred Lardner.
Cards: Tunisia: Sirajeddine Chihi [Y 34'], Adel Sellimi [Y 60'],
Chokri El Ouaer [Y 87']
Liberia: Fofee Kamara [Y 21'], Joe Nagbe [Y 57']
27/04/1997, Ouagadougou, Stade du 4 Aout, 14224
World Cup Qualifier (Group 1)
BURKINA FASO 1 (Mamadou Zongo 76')
NIGERIA 2 (Mutiu Adepoju 42', Emmanuel Amunike 58')
Burkina Faso: Ibrahima Diarra, Ousmane Coulibaly (Zackaria Zeba 72'), Firmin Sanou
(Moussa Dagno 65'), Ben Hassame Kamagate, Ousmane Sanou, Mamadou Zongo,
Magan Diabate (Oumar Barro 82'), Brahima Traore, Ibrahima Korbeogo,
Zaidi Compaore, Seydou Traore
Nigeria: Ike Shorunmu, Uchenna Okafor, Garba Lawal (Godwin Okpara 55'),
Mutiu Adepoju, Uche Okechukwu, Celestine Babayaro, George Finidi
(Efangwu Ekdku 73'), Augustine Okocha, Sunday Oliseh, Emmanuel Amunike
(Victor Ikpeba 70'), Daniel Amokachi
Referee: Sahli Ferid (Tunisia)
Coaches: Burkina Faso: Ivan Voutov
Nigeria: Phillipe Troussier (France)
Cards: Burkina Faso: Zaidi Compaore [Y 44']
Nigeria: None
27/04/1997, Nairobi, Moi International Sports Centre, 50000
World Cup Qualifier (Group 1)
KENYA 1 (Musa Otieno 3')
GUINEA 0
Kenya: Francis Onyiso, Musa Otieno, Fredrick Lichuku, Josiah Ougo, Duncan Digolla
(Francis Were 64'), John Odhiambo, Eric Omondi, Vincent Kwarula,
Seleman Rashid, Kennedy Simiyu (Michael Mururi 70'), Michael Okoth
Guinea: Saliou Diallo, Abdoul Salam Sow (Ousmane Soumah 57'), Abdoul Bangoura,
Ousmane Fernandez, Souleymane Oulare, Sekou Drame, Mohamed Lamine Sylla,
Ousmane Camara, Drissa Diallo, Titi Camara, Momo Soumah (Fodi Camara 64')
Referee: Charles Masembe (Uganda)
Coaches: Kenya: Reinhardt Fabisch (Germany)
Guinea: Vladimir Mountain (Ukraine)
Cards: Kenya: John Odhiambo [Y 19']
Guinea: Sekou Drame [Y 30'], Momo Soumah [Y 58'], Titi Camara [Y 80']
27/04/1997, Lusaka, Independence Stadium, 25000
World Cup Qualifier (Group 3)
ZAMBIA 3 (Dennis Lota 40', Mwape Miti 85', Johnson Bwalya 90')
CONGO 0
Zambia: Davies Phiri, Modon Malitoli, Hillary Makasa, Elijah Litana, Johnson Bwalya,
Harrison Chongo, Andrew Tembo, Dabid Chilufya, Paul Chella, Edward Kangwa
(Mwape Miti 21'), Dennis Lota (Nelson Banda 78').
Congo: Christian Samba, Maurice Ntounou (Charles Imboula 78'), Jean Nkeoua,
Brice Mokossi, Roch Embingou (Sylvain Moukassa 60'), Richard Akiana,
Luc Diamesso, Francis Kossalo (Pierre Tchibota 60'), Olivier Niere,
Elie Malonga, Fils Ibara.
Referee: Sidi Bekaye Megassa (Mali).
Coaches: Zambia: George Mungwa.
Congo: David Memy.
Cards: Zambia: Modon Malitoli [Y 80'].
Congo: Francis Kossalo [Y 49'].
27/04/1997, Lomé (Togo), Stade Municipal, 7000
World Cup Qualifier (Group 3)
ZAIRE 1 (Zico Tumba 26')
SOUTH AFRICA 2 (Theophilus Khumalo 21', Phil Masinga 66')
Zaire: B. Esaele, Nkoy Kimoto, Ekanza Simba (Epotele Bazamba 56'), Mazingu Dinzey,
Ndama Bapupa, Epangala Lokose, Landu Ndomabsi, Etienne Nsunda, Ngoy Nsumba,
Zico Tumba (Kasala Muzinga 50'), Mamale Emeka (Kabwe Kasongo 75').
South Africa: André Arendse, Sizwe Motaung, Theophilus Khumalo (John Moeti 75'),
David Nyathi, Lucas Radebe, Mark Fish Eric Tinkler, Dumisani Ngobe
(Helman Mkhalele 67'), John Moshoeu, Phil Masinga (Shaun Bartlett 79'),
Brendan Augustine.
Referee: Emmanuel Obafemi (Nigeria).
Coaches: Zaire: Mohammed Magassouba.
South Africa: Clive Barker.
Cards: Zaire: Zico Tumba [Y 13'], Etienne Nsunda [Y 80']
South Africa: Mark Fish [Y 43']
27/04/1997, Harare, National Sports Stadium, 47257
World Cup Qualifier (Group 4)
ZIMBABWE 0
ANGOLA 0
Zimbabwe: Bruce Grobbelaar, Kennedy Chihuri (Benjamin Nkonjera 44'),
Dumisani Mpofu, Lloyd Chitembwe, Francis Shonhai, Vitalis Takawira,
Wilfred Mugeyi, Edelbert Dinha (Adam Ndlovu 82'), Peter Ndlovu,
William Mugeyi (Agent Sawu 65'), Norman Mapeza.
Angola: Ricardo Joao, Bodunha, Aurelio, Kutonda Juliao, Antonio Neto, Helmer Zito
(Joni 82'), Paulao (Quessongo Castella 86'), Carlos Pedro, Fernando Sousa,
Akwa (Antonio Amaral 89'), José Lito.
Referee: Ian McLeod (South Africa).
Coaches: Zimbabwe: Ian Porterfield (Scotland).
Angola: Manuel "Neca" Gomes (Portugal).
Cards: Zimbabwe: Bruce Grobbelaar [Y 45'], William Mugeyi [Y 89'].
Angola: Kutonda Juliao [Y 5'], José Lito [Y 44'].
27/04/1997, Douala, Ahmadon Ahidjo, 25000
World Cup Qualifier (Group 4)
CAMEROON 2 (Bernard Tchoutang 87', Patrick Mboma 90')
TOGO 0
Cameroon: Jacques Songo'o, Fabrice Moreau, Pierre Wome, Rigobert Song,
Francois Oman-Biyik (David Embe 71'), Raymond Kalla, Tobie Mimboe,
Cyrille Mangan (Geremi Njitap 89'), Jean Misse-Misse (Joel Epalle 59'),
Patrick Mboma, Bernard Tchoutang.
Togo: Simala Takole, Inoussa Moussa, Massamasso Tchangai, Amavi Agbobly-Atayi,
Tadjou Salou, Messan Ametokodo (Abdel Coubadja 85'), Kossi Nousoudje,
Lantame Ouadja, Kodjo Balogou, Kokouni Akpalo Gnavor (Djima Oyawole 67'),
Franck Dote.
Referee: Lucien Bouchardeau (Niger).
Coaches: Cameroon: Henri Depireux (France).
Togo: Messan Zougbede.
Cards: Cameroon: Patrick Mboma [Y 88'].
Togo: Simala Takole [Y 47'], Inoussa Moussa [Y 75'].
08/05/1997, Bouaké, Bouaké Stadium, 5000
Friendly International
IVORY COAST 4 (Konan Kan 19', Serge Die 30', I. Fall 33' OG, Camara 90')
SENEGAL 1 (Taverez 89')
Referee: N'dri Kouakou (Ivory Coast)
31/05/1997, Bobo Dioulasso, Stade Wobo, 10000
Friendly International
BURKINA FASO 2
MALI 0
Referee: Ouattara (Burkina Faso)
31/05/1997, Tunis, El Menzah, 15000
Friendly International
TUNISIA 0
ALGERIA 1 (Abdel Tasfaout 49')
Referee: Abdulhakim Shelmani (Libya)
Coaches: Tunisia: Henry Kasperczak (Poland)
31/05/1997, Mwanza, CCM Kirumba, 15000
Cosafa Cup Final Group
TANZANIA 0
NAMIBIA 0
Tanzania: Stephen Nemes (Riffat Saidi 63'), Joseph Mapunda, Alphonse Modest,
Mohamed Said Ahmed, Hussein Marsha, Salvatory Edward, Sekilojo Chambua,
Yusuf Macho, Selmani Madaraka (John Masamaki Thomas 46'), Idelphonce Amlima,
Alexander Wilson (Dua Saidi 46').
Namibia: Fillemon Kanalelo, Petrus Haraseb, Bimbo Tjihero, Mohamed Ouseb,
Silvester Goraseb (Ruben van Wyk 46') (Paul Bostander 83'),
Stanley Goagoseb, Eliphas Shivute, Sandro de Gouveia, Ricardo Mannetti,
Simon Uutoni (Johannes Hindjou 46), Gervatius Uri Khob.
Referee: Pinto de Oliviera (Angola)
Coaches: Namibia: Rusten Mogane
Cards: Tanzania: Mohamed Said Ahmed [Y 68']
Namibia: Ricardo Mannetti [Y 60']
31/05/1997, Rabat, Prince Moulay Stadium, 30000
Nations Cup Qualifier (Group 3)
MOROCCO 4 (Said Chiba 8', Ahmed Bahja 18', Noureddine Naybet 34',
Abdelkrim El Hadrioui 81')
ETHIOPIA 0
Referee: Mahmoud Hosni (Tunisia)
Coaches: Morocco: Henri Michel (France)
01/06/1997, Lusaka, Independence Stadium
Friendly International
ZAMBIA 3
CAMEROON 0
Referee: Stephen Ziwa (Zambia)
Coaches: Zambia: George Mungwa
Cameroon: Henri Depireux (France)
04/06/1997, Lomé, Stade Omnisports
Friendly International
TOGO 0
BURKINA FASO 0
Referee: Messan Eboh (Togo)
Coaches: Togo: Messan Zougbede
06/06/1997, Dakar, Stade Leopold Sedar Senghor
Friendly International
SENEGAL 0
ALGERIA 0
Referee: Fatou Gaye (Senegal)
07/06/1997, Lagos, National Stadium, 25000
World Cup Qualifier (Group 1)
NIGERIA 3 (Sunday Oliseh 13', Emmanuel Amunike 43', Wilson Oruma 83')
KENYA 0
Nigeria: Abiodun Baruwa, Taribo West, Mobi Oparaku, Mutiu Adepoju, Uche Okechukwu,
Celestine Babayaro, Jonathan Akpoborie (Christopher Ohenhen 86'),
Augustine Okocha (Wilson Oruma 63'), Sunday Oliseh, Emmanuel Amunike,
Daniel Amokachi (Victor Ikpeba 78').
Kenya: Francis Onyiso, Musa Otieno, Fredrick Lichuku, Josiah Ougo, Duncan Digolla,
John Odhiambo, Eric Omondi (Michael Mururi 56'), Vincent Kwarula
(Thomas Ogweno 61'), Seleman Rashid, Robert Okoyi (Kennedy Simiyu 35'),
Michael Okoth.
Referee: Lim Kee Chong (Mauritius)
Coaches: Nigeria: Phillipe Troussier (France)
Kenya: Reinhardt Fabisch (Germany)
Cards: Nigeria: Mobi Oparaku [Y 27'], Wilson Oruma [Y 83']
07/06/1997, Casablanca, Mohamed V Stadium, 80000
World Cup Qualifier (Group 5)
MOROCCO 1 (Khalid Raghib 67')
GHANA 0
Morocco: Abdelkadir El Brazi, Abdelilah Saber, Abdelkrim El Hadrioui,
Noureddine Naybet (Mustapha Khalif 84'), Youssef Rossi, Rachid Azzouzi,
Said Chiba (Smahi Triki 84'), Youssef Chippo, Moustafa Hadji,
Salaheddine Bassir (Khalid Raghib 51'), Youssef Fertout.
Ghana: Simon Addo, Frank Amankwah, Robert Owusu-Ansah, Robert Boateng
(Jacob Nettey 67'), Sammy Adjei, Osei Kuffour, Emmanuel Armah, Kim Grant
(Kwame Ayew 46'), Foster Batsios, Abedi Pelé, Charles Akonnor.
Referee: Sidi Bekaye Magassa (Mali)
Coaches: Morocco: Henri Michel (France)
Ghana: Rinus Israel (Netherlands)
Cards: Morocco: Said Chiba [Y 20'], Rachid Azzouzi [Y 88']
Ghana: Kim Grant [Y 16'], Abedi Pelé [Y 48'], Emmanuel Armah [R 63'],
Sammy Adjei [Y 66']
08/06/1997, Conakry, Stade 28 Septembre, 7000
World Cup Qualifier (Group 1)
GUINEA 3 (Fode Camara 9' pen, Mohamadi Balma 27' OG, Souleymane Oulare 54')
BURKINA FASO 1 (Mamadou Zongo 8')
Guinea: Saliou Diallo, Pablo Thiam, Abdoul Bangoura, Ousmane Fernandez
(Sidi Toure 76'), Souleymane Oulare, Fode Camara, Mohamed Lamine Sylla,
Ousmane Camara (Issiagua Soumah 82'), Ousmane Soumah (Mamadouba Keita 82'),
Morlaye Soumah, Mohamed Sylla.
Burkina Faso: Siaka Coulibaly, Camille Palenfo, Mohamadi Balma (Vincent Ye 59'),
Ben Hassane Kamagate, Pierre Kouada, Mamadou Zongo, Mamadou Kone,
Brahima Traore, Abdoulaye Traore (Ousmane Sanou 64'), Urbain Some
(Oumar Barro 79'), Seydou Traore.
Referee: Omer Yengo (Congo)
Coaches: Guinea: Vladimir Mountain (Ukraine)
Burkina Faso: Jabir Malick
Cards: Guinea: Mohamed Lamine Sylla [Y 72']
Burkina Faso: None
08/06/1997, Monrovia, Samuel Kanyon Doe Stadium,11960
World Cup Qualifier (Group 2)
LIBERIA 1 (Prince Daye 5')
NAMIBIA 2 (Eliphas Shivute 35', Gervatius Uri Khob 82')
Liberia: Sunday Seah, Zizi Roberts (Aaron Pobleh 64'), Fofee Kamara,
Fallah Johnson, Varney Kallon, Kelvin Sebwe, Janjay Jacobs, Josephus Kwiah
(Nyema Collins 59'), Jonathan Sogbie (Roland Barclay 64'), Christopher Wreh,
Prince Daye.
Namibia: Petrus Andjamba, Eliphas Shivute, Mohammed Auseb, Ricardo Mannaetti,
Stanley Goagoseb, Frans Ananias, Bimbo Tjihero, Silvester Goraseb
(Johannes Hindjou 78'), Sandro De Gouveia, Gervatius Urikhob, Robert Nauseb.
Referee: Jean Diramba (Gabon).
Coaches: Liberia: Wilfred Lardner.
Namibia: Rusten Mogane
Cards: None
08/06/1997, Cairo, Cairo Stadium, 46000
World Cup Qualifier (Group 2)
EGYPT 0
TUNISIA 0
Egypt: Nader El Sayed, Ibrahim Hassan, Mohamed Youssef, Ahmed Hassan,
Mehdat Abdelhadi, Hesham Hanafi (Walid Abdel Latif 70'), Hazem Imam
(Abdelsattar Sabry 63'), Hady Khashaba, Hossam Hassan, Abdelsatar El Saqqa,
Mohamed Salah Abougreisha.
Tunisia: Ali Boumnijel, Mounir Boukadida, Sami Trabelsi, Khaled Badra, Riadh Jelassi,
Jameleddine Limam (Mehdi Slimane 74'), Ferid Chouchane (Hakim Nouira 88'),
Soufiane Fekih, Zoubier Beya, Skander Souayah (Mohamed Mkacher 70'),
Khais Ghodbane.
Referee: Karim Daho (Algeria)
Coaches: Egypt: Mahmoud El Gohary
Tunisia: Henry Kasperczak (Poland)
Cards: Egypt: Mehdat Abdelhadi [Y 24']
Tunisia: Soufiane Fekih [Y 53'], Riadh Jelassi [Y 62']
08/06/1997, Pointe-Noire, Stade Municipal, 30000
World Cup Qualifier (Group 3)
CONGO 1 (Macchambe Younga Mouhani 60')
DR CONGO 0
Congo: Christian Samba, Roland Buitys, Jean Nkeoua, Brice Mokossi, Roch Embingou
(Sousa 54'), Eric Bantjimba, Luc Diamesso, Rolf Nguie Mien,
Christian Bongo (Pierre Tchibota 71'), Elie Malonga,
Macchambe Younga Mouhani.
DR Congo: Nikombe Tokala, Okitankoyi Kimoto, Ekanza Simba (Ngoy Nsumba 85'),
Kabwe Kasongo, Ndama Bapupa, Nzangani Kidoda, Kalongi Ngongo,
Kasala Muzinga, Landu Ndomabsi (Motofry Litimba 85'), Mayo Mbunga,
Epotele Bazamba (Bolanoala Luende 67').
Referee: Mamadouba Camara (Guinea)
Coaches: Congo: David Memy
DR Congo: Celio Barros
Cards: Congo: Macchambe Younga Mouhani [Y 28'], Roch Embingou [Y 38'],
Jean Nkeoua [Y 66']
DR Congo: Kalongi Ngongo [Y 34'], Landu Ndomabsi [Y 38'],
Kasala Muzinga [R 89']
08/06/1997, Johannesburg, First National Bank Stadium, 73000
World Cup Qualifier (Group 3)
SOUTH AFRICA 3 (Helman Mkhalele 8', Phil Masinga 17', Mark Williams 75')
ZAMBIA 0
South Africa: André Arendse, Neil Tovey, Mark Fish, Lucas Radebe, Sizwe Motaung,
Theophilus Khumalo, Eric Tinkler, Helman Mkhalele (Linda Buthelezi 82'),
John Moshoeu (John Moeti 70'), Phil Masinga, Shaun Bartlett
(Mark Williams 54').
Zambia: Davies Phiri, Modon Malitoli, Hillary Makasa, Elijah Litana, Kalusha Bwalya,
Harrison Chongo, Andrew Tembo, Dabid Chilufa, Paul Chella
(Edward Kangwa 62'), Johnson Bwalya, Dennis Lota.
Referee: Gamal El Ghandour (Egypt)
Coaches: South Africa: Clive Barker
Zambia: George Mungwa
Cards: South Africa: Phil Masinga [Y 4'], Lucas Radebe [Y 18']
Zambia: Modon Malitoli [Y 21'], Harrison Chong [Y 64'], Dennis Lota [Y 88']
08/06/1997, Luanda, Cidadela Stadium, 60000
World Cup Qualifier (Group 4)
ANGOLA 1 (Akwa 55')
CAMEROON 1 (Patrick Mboma 47')
Angola: Marito, Paulo Silva, Paulao, Kutonda Juliao, Antonio Neto, Aurelio,
Quinzinho (Quessongo Castella 62'), Carlos Pedro (Joni 80'), Fernando Sousa,
Akwa, José Lito
Cameroon: Jacques Songo'o, Fabrice Moreau (Cyrille Mangan 72'), Rigobert Song,
Alphonse Tchami (Jean Misse-Misse 60'), Raymond Kalla, Geremi Njitap,
Marc-Vivien Foe, Tobie Mimboe, Pierre Wome, Patrick Mboma,
Bernard Tchoutang
Referee: Charles Masembe (Uganda)
Coaches: Angola: Manuel "Neca" Gomes (Portugal)
Cameroon: Henri Depireux (France)
Cards: Angola: José Lito [Y 20'], Akwa [Y 65']
Cameroon: Bernard Tchoutang [Y 28']
08/06/1997, Lomé, Stade Municipal, 10000
World Cup Qualifier (Group 4)
TOGO 2 (Bachirou Salou 8', 21')
ZIMBABWE 1 (Vitalis Takawira 65' pen)
Togo: Wake Nibombe, Inoussa Moussa, Massamasso Tchangai, Atty Affo,
Amavi Agbobly-Atayi, Abdoulaye Loukoumanou (Kossi Kodjovi 87'),
Abdel Kadir Coubadja, Lantame Ouadja, Bachirou Salou (Akon-Togbe Dovi 72'),
Kokouni Akpalo Gnavor, Franck Dote (Messan Ametokodo 87').
Zimbabwe: Ernest Chirambadare, Kaitano Tembo, Dumisani Mpofu, Lloyd Chitembwe,
Francis Shonhai, Vitalis, Takawira, Wilfred Mugeyi (Charles Yohane 75'),
Edelbert Dinha, Liberty Masunda (G. Mushangazhike 82'), Cloudious Zviripayi,
Norman Mapeza.
Referee: Zeli Sinko (Ivory Coast).
Coaches: Togo: Messan Zougbede.
Zimbabwe: Ian Porterfield (Scotland).
Cards: Togo: Amavi Agbobly-Atayi [Y 14'], Bachirou Salou [Y 42'].
Zimbabwe: Vitalis Takawira [Y 23'], William Mugeyi [Y 40'],
Cloudious Zviripayi [Y 75'], Edelbert Dinha [Y 89'].
15/06/1997, Maputo, Estadio de Machava, 50000
Cosafa Cup Final Group
MOZAMBIQUE 3 (Tico-Tico 50', 69', Adelino 76')
TANZANIA 0
Mozambique: Kampagno, Danito II (Mavo 77'), Macamo, Luis, Pinto Barros,
Danito I, Paulito, Riquito (Nana 46'), Jossias, Tico-Tico, Avelino
(Adelino 55').
Tanzania: Stephen Nemes, Joseph Mapunda, Alphonse Modest, Mohamed Said Ahmed,
Hussein Marsha (Paul John 76'), Salvatory Edward, Zubery Katwila
(Idelphonce Amlima 50'), Yusuf Macho, John Masamaki Thomas, Idi Moshi,
Dua Saidi.
Referee: Benson Chapenuka (Zambia)
Cards: Mozambique: Macamo [Y 88']
16/06/1997, Seoul (South Korea)
Korea Cup
EGYPT 2 (Imara Hazem 14', Adel Satar Sabry 80')
GHANA 0
Referee: Park Hae-yong (South Korea)
Note: Egypt goal-scorer names unconfirmed.
21/06/1997, Nairobi, Moi International Sports Stadium, 20000
Nations Cup Qualifier (Group 5)
KENYA 0
NAMIBIA 1 (Gervatius Uri Khob 35')
Coaches: Kenya: Reinhardt Fabisch (Germany)
Namibia: Rusten Mogane
21/06/1997, Rabat, Prince Moulay Stadium, 80000
Nations Cup Qualifier (Group 3)
MOROCCO 1 (Saleheddine Bassir 71')
EGYPT 0
Egypt: Essam El Hadary, Ibrahim Hassan, Abdelzaher El Saqqa, Mehdat Abdelhadi,
Mohamed Youssef, Tarek Mostafa (Abdelsattar Sabry), Hady Khashaba,
Hesham Hanafi (Ayman Moheb), Hazem Imam (Mohamed Salah Abougreisha),
Ahmed Abdallah, Hossam Hassan.
Referee: Sidi Bekaye Megassa (Mali)
Coaches: Morocco: Henri Michel (France)
Egypt: Mahmoud El Ghory
21/06/1997, Lilongwe, Silver Stadium, 30000
Nations Cup Qualifier (Group 7)
MALAWI 3 (John Maduka 19', 81', Hendrix Banda 76')
MAURITIUS 2 (Joseph Philogene 87', Pierre-Louis 89')
22/06/1997, Maputo, Estadio de Machava, 25000
Nations Cup Qualifier (Group 7)
MOZAMBIQUE 2 (Tico-Tico 11', Chiquinho Conde 62' pen)
ZAMBIA 2 (Frazer Kamwandi 15', Andrew Tembo 57')
Coaches: Zambia: George Mungwa
22/06/1997, Yaoundé, Stade Omnisport, 60000
Nations Cup Qualifier (Group 5)
CAMEROON 2 (Bernard Tchoutang 12', Cyrille Mangan 33')
GABON 2 (Obam Maya 38' pen, Aurelin Bekogo 87')
22/06/1997, Dakar, Stade Leopold Sedar Senghor, 28000
Nations Cup Qualifier
SENEGAL 3 (Souleymane Sane 38', 53', Oumar Traore 68')
TOGO 0
Coaches: Togo: Messan Zougbede
22/06/1997, Luanda, Cidadela Stadium, 10000
Nations Cup Qualifier (Group 1)
ANGOLA 1 (Akwa 23')
GHANA 0
Coaches: Angola: Manuel "Neca" Gomes (Portugal)
Ghana: Rinus Israel (Netherlands)
22/06/1997, Bouaké, Bouaké Stadium, 20000
Nations Cup Qualifier (Group 2)
IVORY COAST 2 (Joel Tiehi 45', Michel Bassole 87')
ALGERIA 1 (Kamal Kaci Said 17')
22/06/1997, Bamako, Stade Modibo Keita, 20000
Nations Cup Qualfiier (Group 2)
MALI 3 (Toure 12', Dissa 68', S. Traore 85' pen)
BENIN 1 (Keita 40')
Referee: Ibrahim Djingarey Amadou (Niger)
22/06/1997, Arusha, Sheikh Amri Abeid Memorial Stadium, 10000
Nations Cup Qualifier (Group 6)
TANZANIA 1 (Idelphonce Amlima 31')
TOGO 0
Coaches: Togo: Messan Zougbede
22/06/1997, Monrovia, Samuel Kanyon Doe Stadium, 45000
Nations Cup Qualifier (Group 6)
LIBERIA 2 (Kelvin Sebwe 20', George Weah 66')
DR CONGO 1 (Nsiala Nzalambila 81')
Coaches: Liberia: Wilfred Lardner
28/06/1997, Windhoek, Independence Stadium, 8000
Cosafa Cup Final Group
NAMIBIA 4 (Gervatius Uri Khob 35', Sandro de Gouveia 57', Johannes Hindjou 69',
Eliphas Shivute 75')
MALAWI 1 (Lovemore Fazili 77')
Namibia: Fillemon Kanalelo, Petrus Haraseb, Stanley Goagoseb, Bimbo Tjihero,
Mohammed Ouseb (Paul Bostander 73'), Ricardo Mannetti, Frans Ananais,
Eliphas Shivute (Ruben van Wyk 83'), Sandro de Gouveia, Gervatius Uri Khob,
Silvester Goraseb (Johannes Hindjou 67').
Malawi: Ganizani Masiye, Felix Nyirongo, George Martin, Walter Nyamilandu,
Charles Manda, Hendrix Banda, Albert Mpinganjira, Manson Phiri
(Lawrent Kamanga 47'), Chance Gondwe, Chimwemwe Gadi (Leonard Malunga 55'),
Lovemore Fazili.
Referee: Enock Nkambule (Swaziland)
Coaches: Namibia: Rusten Mogane
Cards: Namibia: None
Malawi: Lawrent Kamanga [Y 62'].
28/06/1997, Kampala, Nakivubo Stadium
Friendly International
DR CONGO 0
UGANDA 0
05/07/1997, Arusha, Sheikh Amri Abeid Memorial Stadium, 22000
Cosafa Cup Final Group
TANZANIA 2 (Edibilly Lunyamila 56', Hussein Marsha 75' pen)
ZAMBIA 2 (Masauso Tembo 71', Alex Namazaba 83')
Tanzania: Riffat Saidi, Joseph Mapunda, Shaaban Ramadhani, Hussein Marsha,
Alphonse Modest, Sekilojo Chambua (Mutwa Kihwelo 78'), Paul John,
Salvatory Edward, Edibilly Lunyamila, Idelphonce Amlima (Idi Moshi 51'),
Victor Bambo.
Zambia: James Phiri, Jones Mwewa, Hillary Makasa, Peter Chitila, Harrison Chongo,
Elijah Tana (Nelson Banda 39'), Alex Namazaba, Frazer Kamwandi,
Dabwitso Nkhoma (Shy Kumwenda 60'), Edward Kangwa (Vincent Mutale 46'),
Masauso Tembo.
Referee: Alex Kapienaina (Namibia).
Coaches: Zambia: George Mungwa.
Cards: Tanzania: Riffat Said [Y 82']
Zambia: Elijah Tana [Y 30']
05/07/1997, Tunis, El Menzah, 3000
Friendly International
TUNISIA 1 (B. Traore 53'OG)
MALI 0
Referee: Mohamed Al-Habib (Libya)
Coaches: Tunisia: Henry Kasperczak (Poland)
06/07/1997, Lilongwe, Silver Stadium
Friendly International
MALAWI 0
BOTSWANA 0
Referee: Manfred Kawaye (Malawi)
12/07/1997, Windhoek, Independence Stadium, 10000
Nations Cup Qualifier (Group 5)
NAMIBIA 0
CAMEROON 1 (Joseph Tchango 69')
Namibia: Fillemon Kanalelo, Petrus Haraseb, Bimbo Tjihero, Stanley Goagoseb,
Frans Ananias (Razundura Tjikuzu 71'), Sandro de Gouveia, Ricardo Mannetti,
Silvester Goraseb (Johannes Hindjou 60'), Robert Nauseb, Eliphas Shivute,
Gervatius Uri Khob.
Cameroon: Jacques Songo'o, Simon Moukoko, Ernest Etchi, Geremi Njitap,
Romarin Billong, Abderrahman, Pierre Wome, Tapoko (Joseph Tchango 58'),
Fabrice Moreau, Elie Bayamba (Kom 77'), Patrick Suffo.
Referee: Tangayamina (Zimbabwe)
Coaches: Namibia: Rusten Mogane
Cameroon: Chan-Manga Onguene.
12/07/1997, Lusaka, Independence Stadium, 35000
Nations Cup Qualifier (Group 7)
ZAMBIA 3 (Hector Chilombo 30' pen, Frazer Kamwandi 55', Freddie Mwila Jnr 75')
MALAWI 1 (Hendrix Banda 89')
Coaches: Zambia: George Mungwa
13/07/1997, Port Louis, Anjalay Stadium Belle Vue, 2000
Nations Cup Qualifier (Group 7)
MAURITIUS 1 (Georges Appou 65')
MOZAMBIQUE 3 (Chiquinho Conde 6', Nuro Tualibudine 33', Manuel Bucuane 89')
13/07/1997, Libreville, Omnisports President Omar Bongo, 45000
Nations Cup Qualifier (Group 5)
GABON 1 (Theodore Zue-Nguema 50')
KENYA 0
Coaches: Kenya: Reinhardt Fabisch (Germany)
13/07/1997, Accra, Accra Sports Stadium, 40000
Nations Cup Qualifier (Group 1)
GHANA 2 (Abedi Pelé 22', Osei Kuffour 39')
ZIMBABWE 1 (Shepherd Muradzi 24')
Ghana: Felix Aboagye (Maxwell Konadu 89'), Abedi Pelé (Eben Hagan 63'),
Richard Ackon, Robert Boateng, Osei Kuffour, Osei Kuffour (Shamo Quaye 46')
[5 players missing].
Zimbabwe: Ernest Mbabane, Mpofu Dumasi, Tembo Kugawo, William Mugeyi
(Jonathan Nkonzeka 68'), Masonda Liberty (Mrewa Tanya 76'), Shepherd Muradzi
[5 players missing].
Referee: Dieng Ousseymou (Algeria)
Coaches: Ghana: Rinus Israel (Netherlands)
Cards: Zimbabwe: Tembo Kugawo [Y]
13/07/1997, Algiers, Stade du 5 Juillet, 40000
Nations Cup Qualifier (Group 2)
ALGERIA 1 (Kheireddine Kerris 18')
MALI 0
13/07/1997, Cotonou, Stade de L'Amitie, 25000
Nations Cup Qualifier (Group 2)
BENIN 0
IVORY COAST 0
13/07/1997, Cairo, Cairo Stadium, 35000
Nations Cup Qualifier (Group 3)
EGYPT 2 (Hazem Imam 12', Hady Khashaba 55' pen)
SENEGAL 0
Egypt: Essam El Hadary, Ahmed Hassan, Mehdat Abdelhadi, Ibrahim Samir Kamouna,
Mohamed Youssef, Yasser Radwan, Hesham Hanafi, Hady Khashaba,
Abdelsattar Sabry, Magdi El Sayed, Hazem Imam.
Coaches: Egypt: Mahmoud El Ghory
13/07/1997, Addis Ababa, Stade Haile Selassie, 20000
Nations Cup Qualifier (Group 3)
ETHIOPIA 0
MOROCCO 1 (Salaheddine Bassir 21')
Coaches: Morocco: Henri Michel (France)
13/07/1997, Tunis, El Menzah, 25000
Nations Cup Qualifier (Group 4)
TUNISIA 1 (Riadh Jelassi 90')
GUINEA 0
Coaches: Tunisia: Henry Kasperczak (Poland)
Guinea: Vladimir Mountain (Ukraine)
13/07/1997, Lomé, Stade Municipal, 20000
Nations Cup Qualifier (Group 6)
TOGO 4 (Tadjou Salou 52', Kossi Noutsoudjin 86', Komlan Assignon 89',
Bachirou Salou 90')
LIBERIA 0
Coaches: Togo: Messan Zougbede
Liberia: Wilfred Lardner
13/07/1997, Kinshasa, Kamanyola Stadium, 25000
Nations Cup Qualifier (Group 6)
DR CONGO 1 (Nzangani Kidoda 90' pen)
TANZANIA 1 (Youssef 12')
20/07/1997, Maputo, Estadio da Machava, 15000
Cosafa Cup Final Group
MOZAMBIQUE 1 (Pinto Barros 15')
NAMIBIA 1 (Silvester Goraseb 44')
Mozambique: Kampagno, Sergio Faife, Tomas, Luis, Pinto Barros, Danito I (Mavo 46'),
Paulito, Cachela (Antoninho 43'), Nuro (Adelino 70'), Avelino, Jossias.
Namibia: Fillemon Kanalelo, Petrus Haraseb, Bimbo Tjihero, Mohammed Ouseb,
Stanley Goagoseb, Frans Ananais, Eliphas Shivute (Ruben van Wyk 88'),
Silvester Goraseb, Robert Nauseb, Paul Bostander, Gervatius Uri Khob.
Referee: Manfred Kawaye (Malawi).
Coaches: Rusten Mogane.
Cards: Mozambique: Cachela [Y 31'], Jossias [Y 64'].
27/07/1997, Luanda, Cidadela Stadium, 32000
Nations Cup Qualifier (Group 1)
ANGOLA 2 (Aurelio 9', Akwa 70')
ZIMBABWE 1 (Marisa 80')
Coaches: Angola: Manuel "Neca" Gomes (Portugal)
27/07/1997, Algiers, Stade du 5 Juillet, 20000
Nations Cup Qualifier (Group 2)
ALGERIA 2 (Abdel Tasfaout 13', Cheikh Benzerga 27')
BENIN 0
Referee: Abderrahim El Arjoune (Morocco)
27/07/1997, Bouaké, Bouaké Stadium, 10000
Nations Cup Qualifier (Group 2)
IVORY COAST 4 (Joel Tiehi 22', 26', Guel Tchiressoa 51', Ibrahim Bakayoko 75')
MALI 2 (Soumalia Coulibaly 47', Modibo Sidibe 69' pen)
27/07/1997, Alexandria, Alexandria Stadium, 20000
Nations Cup Qualifier (Group 3)
EGYPT 8 (Hady Khashaba 1' pen, Hashem Hanefi 5', Hazem Imam 19', 36', 44',
Hossam Hassan 55', Ahmed Hassan 62', Magdy El Sayed 77')
ETHIOPIA 1 (Sito Elias 60' pen)
Egypt: Nader El Sayed (GK), Abdelsatar El Sabry, Hady Khashaba, Hashem Hanefi,
Hazem Imam (Ali Maher), Hossam Hassan, Ahmed Hassan, Magdy El Sayed,
[3 players missing].
Coaches: Egypt: Mahmoud El Ghory
27/07/1997, Rabat, Prince Moulay Stadium, 20000
Nations Cup Qualifier (Group 3)
MOROCCO 3 (Salaheddine Bassir 11', 67', Said Chiba 40')
SENEGAL 0
Referee: Mamadouba Camara (Guinea)
Coaches: Morocco: Henri Michel (France)
27/07/1997, Yaoundé, Stade Omnisport, 30000
Nations Cup Qualifier (Group 5)
CAMEROON 1 (Fabrice Moreau 89' pen)
KENYA 1 (Francis Were 49')
Referee: Sidi Bekaye Megassa (Mali)
Coaches: Kenya: Reinhardt Fabisch (Germany)
27/07/1997, Libreville, Omnisports President Omar Bongo, 20000
Nations Cup Qualifier (Group 5)
GABON 1 (Pierre Aubame 22' pen)
NAMIBIA 1 (Johannes Hindjou 60' pen)
Coaches: Namibia: Rusten Mogane
27/07/1997, Monrovia, Samuel Kanyon Doe Stadium, 20000
Nations Cup Qualifier (Group 6)
LIBERIA 1 (Zizi Roberts 54')
TANZANIA 0
Coaches: Liberia: Wilfred Lardner
27/07/1997, Kinshasa, Kamanyola Stadium, 60000
Nations Cup Qualifier (Group 6)
DR CONGO 1 (Nzangani Kidoda 15')
TOGO 0
Referee: Edwin Senai (Botswana)
Coaches: Togo: Messan Zougbede
27/07/1997, Maputo, Estadio de Machava, 35000
Nations Cup Qualifier (Group 7)
MOZAMBIQUE 2 (Pinto Barros 85', Tico-Tico 88')
MALAWI 1 (Jones Nkhwazi 62')
27/07/1997, Chililabombwe, 20000
Nations Cup Qualifier (Group 7)
ZAMBIA 1 (Vincent Mutale 57')
MAURITIUS 0
Coaches: Zambia: George Mungwa
02/08/1997, Lusaka, Independence Stadium
Cosafa Cup Final Group
ZAMBIA 2 (Frazer Kamwandi 50', 81')
MOZAMBIQUE 1 (Sergio Faife 51')
Zambia: Davies Phiri, Elijah Tana, Hillary Makasa, Harrison Chongo, Allan Kamwanga,
John Lungu, Freddie Mwila Jnr (Douglas Chiwaya 79'), Kenneth Malitoli,
Frazer Kamwandi, Perry Mutapa, Masauso Tembo (Vincent Mutale 56').
Mozambique: Rui Evora, Joao Chissano (Daniel 68'), Zé Augusto, Pinto Barros, Luis,
Tomas, Paulito, Nana, Sergio Faife, Tico-Tico (Riquito 86'), Adelino
(Mavo 86').
Referee: Dintle Mphele (Botswana)
Coaches: Zambia: George Mungwa
Cards: Zambia: Kenneth Malitoli [Y 86']
Mozambique: Pinto Barros [Y 32']
07/08/1997, Tunis, El Menzah, 40000
LG Cup Semi Final
NIGERIA 1 (Zeigho 64')
CAMEROON 0
Nigeria: Willy Okpara, Obafemi, Alhassan, Kingsley Obiekwu, Ganiyu,
Karibe Ojigwe, Taiwo Enegwae (Ikedia 62'), Okunowo, Baldwin Bazuaye
(Haliru 50'), Teslim Fatusi, Zeigho.
Cameroon: Jacques Songo'o, Abderrahman, Tobie Mimboe, Lucien Mettomo, Ernest Etchi,
Romarin Billong, Fabrice Moreau, Alioum Saidou, Francois Oman-Biyik
(Elie Bayamba 62'), Francois Dikoume (Samuel Eto'o 74'), Patrick Suffo.
Referee: Zoubier Nouira (Tunisia).
Note: Not considered a full international by Nigeria.
07/08/1997, Tunis, El Menzah, 40000
LG Cup Semi Final
TUNISIA 3 (Mehdi Ben Slimane 16', Skander Souayah 45', Gabsi 79')
ZAMBIA 1 (Frazer Kamwandi 90')
Tunisia: Boubaker Zitouni, Tarek Thabet, Sami Trabelsi, Mkacher (Khais Ghodbane 59'),
Khalid Badra, Soufiane Fekih, Sirajeddine Chini, Zoubier Beya
(Hassan Gabsi 46'), Skander Souayah, Riadh Jelassi (Riadh Bouazizi 79'),
Mehdi Ben Slimane (Jameleddine Limam 67').
Zambia: Davies Phiri, Hillary Makasa, Harrison Chongo, Allan Kamwanga,
Hector Chilombo, John Lungu, Tenant Chilumba (Freddie Mwila Junior 61'),
Perry Mutapa (Masauso Tembo 46'), Dennis Lota, Kenneth Malitoli
(Vincent Mutale 79'), Frazer Kamwandi.
Referee: Sidi Bekaye Magassa (Mali)
Coaches: Tunisia: Henry Kasperczak (Poland)
Zambia: George Mungwa
09/08/1997, Lilongwe, Silver Stadium, 9000
Cosafa Cup Final Group
MALAWI 2 (Lovemore Fazili 19', Jones Nkhwazi 72')
TANZANIA 2 (Idelphonce Amlima 7', Victor Bambo 43')
Malawi: Bothwell Kuwanda, Charles Manda, Patrick Mabedi, Meck Mwase, Manson Phiri,
Christopher-John Banda (Felix Nyirongo 24'), Albert Mpinganjira,
Leonard Malunga (Dereck Chisekula 72'), James Chimera (Wilfred Nyalugwe 46'),
Lovemore Fazili, Jones Nkhwazi.
Tanzania: Riffat Saidi, Mutwa Kihwelo, Alphonse Modest, Shaaban Ramadhani,
Hussein Marsha (Mohamed Said Ahmed 71'), Yusuf Macho, Paul John,
Sekilojo Chambua, Idelphonce Amlima (Idi Moshi 86'), Victor Bambo,
Dua Saidi (Edibilly Lunyamila 86').
Referee: Filippe Junior (Mozambique).
Cards: Malawi: None.
Tanzania: Idelphonce Amlima [Y 48'], Dua Saidi [Y 52'].
09/08/1997, Tunis, El Menzah, 40000
LG Cup 3/4 Place
CAMEROON 3 (Patrick Suffo 45', Allan Kamwanga 70' OG, Constantine Etot 86')
ZAMBIA 3 (Dennis Lota 32', 79', Frazer Kamwandi 68')
Cameroon won 4-3 on penalties.
Cameroon: Jacques Songo'o, Abderrahman, Lucien Mettomo, Tobie Mimboe,
Ernest Etchi, Alioum Saidou, Romarin Billong, Francois Oman-Biyik,
Elie Bayamba, Patrick Suffo, Samuel Eto'o (Constantine Etot 63').
Zambia: Davies Phiri, Hillary Makasa, Allan Kamwanga, Elijah Tana, Hector Chilombo,
John Lungu, Douglas Chiwaya (Vincent Mutale 70'), Kenneth Malitoli
(Masauso Tembo), Frazer Kamwandi, Dennis Lota, Freddie Mwila Junior.
Referee: Sahli Ferid (Tunisia)
Coaches: Zambia: George Mungwa
09/08/1997, Tunis, El Menzah, 40000
LG Cup Final
TUNISIA 2 (Skander Souayah 12', Riadh Jelassi 90+')
NIGERIA 0
Tunisia: Boubaker Zitouni, Tarek Thabet, Sami Trabelsi, Hakim Nouira,
Khalid Badra, Jameleddine Limam (Riadh Bouazizi 61'), Soufiane Fekih,
Sirajeddine Chihi, Skander Souayah, Riadh Jelassi, Hassan Gabsi.
Nigeria: Willy Okpara, Obefemi (Ademife 46'), Alhassan, Kingsley Obiekwu, Ganiyu,
Baldwin Bazuaye, Karibe Ojigwe, Taiwo Enegwae, Okunowo (Haliru 54'),
Zeigho, Teslim Fatusi (Ikedia 51').
Referee: Said Belqola (Morocco)
Coaches: Tunisia: Henry Kasperczak (Poland)
Note: Not considered a full international by Nigeria.
16/08/1997, Bobo Dioulasso, Stade Wobi, 10000
World Cup Qualifier (Group 1)
BURKINA FASO 2 (Mamadou Zongo 16', Ousmane Sanou 80')
KENYA 4 (Kennedy Simiyu 8', Francis Were 44', Maurice Sunguti 70', 75')
Burkina Faso: Ibrahima Traore, Salifou Traore (Ben Hassane Kamagate 37'),
Abdoulaye Traore, Ousmane Sanou, Ismael Koudou (Abdoulaye Soulama Traore 3'),
Mamadou Kone, Moussa Zongo, Mamadou Zongo, Romeo Kambou, Boureima Zongo
(Brahima Traore 65'), Pierre Kouada.
Kenya: Francis Onyiso, Musa Otieno, Francis Odhiambo, Fredrick Lichuku,
Eric Omondi, John Odhiambo, Robert Okoyi, Seleman Rashid, Michael Mururi
(Josiah Ougo 20'), Francis Were (Maurice Sunguti 67'), Kennedy Simiyu
(Evans Nyabaro 77').
Referee: Coffi Codjia (Benin)
Coaches: Burkina Faso: Jabir Malick
Kenya: Reinhardt Fabisch (Germany)
Cards: Burkina Faso: Ibrahima Traore [R 2'], Moussa Zongo [Y 35']
Kenya: Musa Otieno [R 14'], Robert Okoyi [Y 43'], Kennedy Simiyu [Y 72'],
Eric Omondi [Y 74'], Francis Onyiso [Y 88']
16/08/1997, Johannesburg, First National Bank Stadium, 80000
World Cup Qualifier (Group 3)
SOUTH AFRICA 1 (Phil Masinga 14')
CONGO 0
South Africa: André Arendse, Sizwe Motaung, Lucas Radebe, Neil Tovey, Mark Fish,
Eric Tinkler, Theophilus Khumalo, John Mosheou, Herman Mkhalele
(John Moeti 56'), Shaun Bartlett (Mark Williams 60'), Phil Masinga
(Brendan Augustine 75').
Congo: Christian Samba, Roland Buitys, Florent Baloki Milandou, Fils Ibara,
Jean Nkeoua, Elie Malonga, Eric Bantjimba, Brice Mokossi (Roch Enbingou 46'),
Rolf Nguie-Mien (Olivier Niere 75'), Macchambe Younga-Mouhani, Richard Akiana
(Charles Imboula 65').
Referee: Charles Masembe (Uganda)
Coaches: South Africa: Clive Barker
Congo: David Memy
Cards: South Africa: Shaun Bartlett [Y 19'], Lucas Radebe [Y 37'].
Congo: Elie Malonga [Y 32'], Roch Service (sub) [Y 63']
16/08/1997, Lusaka, Independence Stadium, 12000
World Cup Qualifier (Group 3)
ZAMBIA 2 (Frazer Kamwandi 32', 56')
DR CONGO 0
Zambia: Collins Mbulo, Kenneth Malitoli, Aston Mbewe, Elijah Tana, Harrison Chongo,
Hector Chilombo, John Lungu, Freddie Mwila (Perry Mutapa 67'),
Frazer Kamwandi, Masauso Tembo, Tenant Chilumba (Nelson Banda 75').
DR Congo: Nkweni Mayala, Okitankoyi Kimoto, Lakuya Mbala (Mundaba Kisombe 46'),
Nzangani Kidoda, Esele Bakasu, Mutamba Makenga (Isomi 78'),
Badibanga Ilunga, Balombo Tokala (Epotele Bazamba 46'), Luata Mpia,
Kibemba Mbayo, Motofry Litimba.
Referee: Edwin Senai (Botswana).
Coaches: Zambia: George Mungwa.
DR Congo: Sayo Mokili
Cards: Zambia: Masuaso Tembo [Y 18']
DR Congo: Esele Bakasu [Y 61']
17/08/1997, Conakry, Stade 28 Septembre, 25000
World Cup Qualifier (Group 1)
GUINEA 1 (Fode Camara 50')
NIGERIA 0
Guinea: Saliou Diallo, Abdoul Bangoura, Alseny Keita, Mohamed Lamine Sylla,
Soubiah Lansana, Mohamed Camara (Abdoul Sylla 46'), Pablo Thiam,
Fode Camara (Issiagua Soumah 89'), Ousmane Camara (Sekou Drame 77'),
Momo Soumah, Mohamed Sylla, Fode Camara.
Nigeria: Peter Rufai, Benedict Iroha, Uche Okechukwu, Taribo West, Mobi Oparaku
(Karibe Ojigwe 35'), Godwin Okpara, Mutiu Adepoju, Augustine Okocha,
Daniel Amunike, Daniel Amokachi, Jonathan Akpoborie (Nwankwo Kanu 68').
Referee: Alex Quartey (Ghana)
Coaches: Guinea: Vladimir Mountain (Ukraine)
Nigeria: Phillipe Troussier (France)
Cards: Guinea: Alseny Keita [Y 47'], Pablo Thiam [Y 70']
Nigeria: Mutiu Adepoju [Y 10'], Taribo West [Y 18']
17/08/1997, Cairo, Arab Contractors, 35000
World Cup Qualifier (Group 2)
EGYPT 5 (Hady Khashaba 20' pen, Hesham Hanafi 24', Abdel Maged 46',
Ibrahim Samir Kamouna 68', Hazem Imam 77')
LIBERIA 0
Egypt: Nader El Sayed, Ibrahim Samir Kamouna, Mohamed Youssef, Ahmed Hassan,
Mehdat Abdelhadi, Hesham Hanafi (Magdy El Sayed 70'), Hazem Imam
(Tarek Fahim 75'), Hady Khashaba, Hossam Hassan, Yasser Rayan, Abdel Maged.
Liberia: Anthony Tokpah (Michael Wreh 80'), Zizi Roberts, Fofee Kamara
(Timothy Bengue 42'), Fallah Johnson, Solomon Joe, Jenkins Cooper,
Aaron Pobleh (Morris Du-Good 85'), William Appleton, Eugene Gray,
George Weah, George Gebro.
Referee: Kine Tibebu (Ethiopia)
Coaches: Egypt: Mahmoud El Gohary
Liberia: Wilfred Lardner
Cards: Egypt: Hesham Hanafi [Y 60']
Liberia: Anthony Tokpah [Y 20'], George Gebro [Y 57']
17/08/1997, Tunis, El Menzah, 15000
World Cup Qualifier (Group 2)
TUNISIA 4 (Zoubier Beya 19', 57', Skander Soumah 31', Jameleddine Limam 71')
NAMIBIA 0
Tunisia: Ali Boumnijel (Boubaker Zitouni 75'), Hakim Nouira, Sami Trabelsi,
Khaled Badra, Riadh Jelassi, Sirajeddine Chihi, Mehdi Slimane
(Riadh Bouazizi 58'), Soufiane Fekih, Zoubier Beya (Jameleddine Limam 58'),
Skander Souayah, Tarek Thabet.
Namibia: Petrus Andjamba, Eliphas Shivute, Mohammed Auseb, Petrus Haraseb,
Stanley Goagoseb, Simon Uutoni (Ruben Van Wyk 71'), Bimbo Tjihero,
Silvester Goraseb, Paul Boonstaander (Frans Ananias 60'), Gervatius Urikhob,
Robert Nauseb.
Referee: Salah Ahmed Mohamed Salih (Sudan)
Coaches: Tunisia: Henry Kasperczak (Poland)
Namibia: Rusten Mogane
Cards: Tunisia: None
Namibia: Eliphas Shivute [Y 10'], Robert Nauseb [Y 40']
17/08/1997, Lomé, Stade Municipal, 4500
World Cup Qualifier (Group 4)
TOGO 1 (Lantame Ouadja 47')
ANGOLA 1 (Quinzinho 43')
Togo: Simala Takole, Messan Ametokodo (Abdoulaye Loukoumanou 47'), Inoussa Moussa
(Kossi Kodjovi 88'), Izotou Gnenikakou, Tadjou Salou, Lantame Ouadja,
Kossi Noutsoudje, Akon-Togbe Dovi, Franck Dote, Kokouni Akpalo Gnavor,
Kodjo Balogou (Fousseni Agrien 59').
Angola: Marito, Paulo Silva, Assis, Mateus Agostinho, Antonio Neto, Aurelio,
Quinzinho (Antonio Amaral 76'), Akwa, Fernando Sousa
(Quessongo Castella 56'), Helmer Zito (Gaspar Paulito 62'),
Junior Cacharamba.
Referee: Sidi Bekaye Megassa (Mali)
Coaches: Togo: Messan Zougbede.
Angola: Manuel "Neca" Gomes (Portugal)
Cards: Togo: Kodjo Balogou [Y 51'], Kossi Kodjovi [Y 89'].
Angola: Akwa [Y 15'], Aurelio [Y 22'], Fernando Sousa [Y 26'],
Helmer Zito [Y 26'], Junior Cacharamba [Y 75'].
17/08/1997, Harare, National Sports Stadium, 12736
World Cup Qualifier (Group 4)
ZIMBABWE 1 (Edelbert Dinha 82')
CAMEROON 2 (Patrick Mboma 50', 54')
Zimbabwe: Ernest Chirambadare, Kaitano Tembo, Dumisani Mpofu (Lloyd Chitembwe 68'),
William Mugeyi, Francis Shonhai, Memory Mucherahowa, Ronald Sibanda
(Vindi Fulawo 68'), Edelbert Dinha, Peter Ndlovu, Alois Bunjira
(Tanika Murewa 51'), Stewart Murisa.
Cameroon: Jacques Songo'o, Ernest Etchi, Rigobert Song, Alphonse Tchami
(Joseph Tchango 64'), Raymond Kalla, Geremi Njitap, Aimee Billong,
Tobie Mimboe, Pierre Wome, Patrick Mboma, Bernard Tchoutang.
Referee: Gamal El Ghandour (Egypt)
Coaches: Zimbabwe: Bruce Grobbelaar
Cameroon: Jean-Manga Onguene
Cards: Zimbabwe: None
Cameroon: Raymond Kalla [Y 83']
17/08/1997, Casablanca, Mohamed V Stadium, 25000
World Cup Qualifier (Group 5)
MOROCCO 2 (Noureddine Naybet 24', Ahmed Bahja 40' pen)
GABON 0
Morocco: Duiss Benzekri, Abdelilah Saber, Abdelkrim El Hadrioui, Noureddine Naybet
(Abdelifah Fahmi 65'), Smahi Triki, Abdellatif Jrindou, Said Chiba
(El Arbi Hababi 75'), Youssef Chippo, Moustafa Hadji, Ahmed Bahja,
Abdellatif Hadda (Salaheddine Bassir 65').
Gabon: Michel Souamas, Fausther, Ango, Michel Biyoghe, Francois Amegasse,
Jean-Martin Mouloungui, Rene Nsi Akoue, Cisse Tamboucha Inongo,
Dieudonné Londo (Abada 75'), Aurelien Bekogo Zola, Djissikadie (Mockom 70').
Referee: Hussein Ali Moussa (Egypt)
Coaches: Morocco: Henri Michel (France)
Gabon: Makaya
Cards: Morocco: Smahi Triki [Y 73'], Abdellatif Jrindou [Y 78'],
Moustafa Hadji [Y 86'].
Gabon: Cisse Tamboucha Inongo [Y 78'], Aurelien Bekogo Zola [R 81'].
17/08/1997, Obuasi, Len Clay Stadium, 3000
World Cup Qualifier (Group 5)
GHANA 0
SIERRA LEONE 2 (Jamiru Amidu 14', Mohamed Kallon 47')
Ghana: Leonard Moffatt (Richard Obimpeh 51'), Sammy Adjei, Yaw Owusy,
Robert Owusu-Ansah, Edward Duah, George Aliahassan, Isaac Quainoo,
Adjetey Adjei (Ebenezer Dadzie 39'), Kofi Debrah (Joseph Debrah 60'),
Joseph Okyere, John Ackon.
Sierra Leone: Komba Yomba, Francis Koroma, Ibrahim Kamara, Alpha Lansana, Abdulai Sesay,
John Coker (Billy Coker 60'), Abu Bakar Kamara (Charlie Wright 87'),
Mohamed Conteh, Jamiru Amidu, Mohamed Kallon, Mohamed Mansaray
(Vannie Bockarie 60').
Referee: Lazare Essimi Mbengue (Cameroon)
Coaches: Ghana: Rinus Israel (Netherlands)
Sierra Leone: John Sherrington
Cards: Ghana: None
Sierra Leone: Alpha Lansana [Y 30'], Charlie Wright [Y 89']
31/08/1997, Windhoek, Independence Stadium, 12000
Cosafa Cup Final Group
NAMIBIA 1 (Mohamed Ouseb 47' pen)
ZAMBIA 1 (David Siame 32')
Namibia: Fillemon Kanalelo, Petrus Haraseb, Bimbo Tjihero, Stanley Goagoseb,
Ricardo Mannetti, Mohamed Ouseb, Frans Ananais (Razundura Tjikuzu 73'),
Eliphas Shivute, Silvester Goraseb, Johannes Hindjou (Robert Nauseb 46'),
Gervatius Uri Khob (Ruben van Wyk 88').
Zambia: Collins Mbulo, Mordon Malitoli, Sidney Mabwe, Harrison Chongo, Elijah Tana,
John Lungu, Tenant Chilumba (Perry Mutapa 26'), Jonson Bwalya
(Kenneth Malitoli 85'), Frazer Kamwandi, Dennis Lota, David Siame
(Masauso Tembo 52').
Referee: Petros Mathabela (South Africa)
Coaches: Namibia: Rusten Mogane
Zambia: George Mungwa
Cards: Namibia: Mohamed Ouseb [Y 2'], Johannes Hindjou [Y 36']
23/09/1997, Tripoli, National Stadium
Great Artificial River Cup
LIBYA 3
CHAD 1
27/09/1997, Dar es Salaam, National Stadium, 20000
Tanzania Tournament Semi Final
KENYA 1 (Francis Were 35')
ALGERIA 0
Referee: Saad Mane (Kuwait)
27/09/1997, Dar es Salaam, National Stadium, 25000
Tanzania Tournament Semi Final
TANZANIA 0
ZAMBIA 0
Coaches: Zambia: George Mungwa
30/09/1997, Dar es Salaam, National Stadium
Tanzania Tournament 3/4 Place
ALGERIA 0
ZAMBIA 1
Coaches: Zambia: George Mungwa
01/10/1997, Dar es Salaam, National Stadium
Tanzania Tournament Final
TANZANIA 0
KENYA 1
04/10/1997, Dar es Salaam, National Stadium, 14000
Friendly International
TANZANIA 0
ALGERIA 1 (Ali Dahleb 71')
30/10/1997, Maseru, Setsoto Stadium
Friendly International
LESOTHO 2
NAMIBIA 1
Coaches: Namibia: Rusten Mogane
02/11/1997, Bouaké, Bouaké Stadium, 7500
Friendly International
IVORY COAST 0
BURKINA FASO 0
Coaches: Burkina Faso: Phillipe Troussier (France)
02/11/1997, Mbabane, Somholo National Stadium
Friendly International
SWAZILAND 0
MAURITIUS 1
13/11/1997, Bamako, Stade Modibo Keita, 5000
Friendly International
MALI 3
MAURITANIA 1
Referee: Mamadou Keita (Mali)
15/11/1997, Bamako, Stade Modibo Keita, 7500
Friendly International
MALI 3
MAURITANIA 0
Referee: Sidi Bekaye Megassa (Mali)
19/11/1997, Dakar, Stade Leopold Sedar Senghor
Friendly International
SENEGAL 1
MALI 2
26/11/1997, Rabat, Prince Moulay Stadium, 3000
Friendly International
MOROCCO 3 (Lahcen Abrami 56' pen, Camacho 72', Abderrahim Ouakilli 88')
TOGO 0
Morocco: Driss Benzekri, Lahcen Abrami, Youssef Rossi, Laroussi,
Abdelkrim El Hadrioui, Youssef Chippo (Amzine), Rachid Azzouzi, Said Chiba,
Abderrahim Ouakilli, Mghizrat (El Arbi Hababi), Ali El Khattabi (Camacho).
Togo: Takole (Adantor Akakpo), Messan Ametokodo, Kpousihoun, Amavi Agbobly-Atayi,
Gnenikakou, James Dick, M. Innoussa, Massamesso Tchangai, Franck Dote,
Koukouni Akpalo Gnavor, Kodjo Balogou.
Referee: Abdelaziz Belafftouh (Morocco)
Coaches: Morocco: Henri Michel (France)
Togo: Eberhard Vogel (Germany)
28/11/1997, Banjul, Independence Stadium
Amilcar Cabral Group
GAMBIA 3
CAPE VERDE 1
Referee: Albert Nim-Dixon (Sierra Leone)
28/11/1997, Banjul (Gambia), Independence Stadium
Amilcar Cabral Group
MAURITANIA 1
SENEGAL 1
29/11/1997, Banjul (Gambia), Independence Stadium
Amilcar Cabral Group
GUINEA 0
MALI 0
Coaches: Guinea: Vladimir Mountain (Ukraine)
29/11/1997, Banjul (Gambia), Independence Stadium
Amilcar Cabral Group
SIERRA LEONE 2 (Edward Sesay 9', 65')
GUINEA-BISSAU 1 (Osvaldo 45')
30/11/1997, Banjul, Independence Stadium
Amilcar Cabral Group
GAMBIA 2
MAURITANIA 1
30/11/1997, Banjul (Gambia), Independence Stadium
Amilcar Cabral Group
SENEGAL 2
CAPE VERDE 0
01/12/1997, Banjul (Gambia), Independence Stadium
Amilcar Cabral Group
GUINEA 3
SIERRA LEONE 0
Referee: Manuel Monteiro Duarte (Cape Verde Is)
Coaches: Guinea: Vladimir Mountain (Ukraine)
01/12/1997, Banjul (Gambia), Independence Stadium
Amilcar Cabral Group
MALI 6
GUINEA-BISSAU 1
Referee: Cedikh Fall (Mauritania)
02/12/1997, Banjul, Independence Stadium
Amilcar Cabral Group
GAMBIA 0
SENEGAL 0
02/12/1997, Banjul (Gambia), Independence Stadium
Amilcar Cabral Group
CAPE VERDE 2
MAURITANIA 2
03/12/1997, Cairo, Cairo Stadium, 25000
Friendly International
EGYPT 3
GHANA 2
Coaches: Egypt: Mahmoud El Ghory
Ghana: Rinus Israel (Netherlands)
03/12/1997, Banjul (Gambia), Independence Stadium
Amilcar Cabral Group
MALI 1 (Seyba Lamine Traoré 14')
SIERRA LEONE 1 (Francis Korma 88')
03/12/1997, Banjul (Gambia), Independence Stadium
Amilcar Cabral Group
GUINEA 2
GUINEA-BISSAU 0
Coaches: Guinea: Vladimir Mountain (Ukraine)
05/12/1997, Banjul, Independence Stadium
Amilcar Cabral Semi Final
GAMBIA 1
MALI 2
Referee: Manuel Monteiro Duarte (Cape Verde Is)
05/12/1997, Banjul (Gambia), Independence Stadium
Amilcar Cabral Semi Final
GUINEA 1
SENEGAL 2
Coaches: Guinea: Vladimir Mountain (Ukraine)
07/12/1997, Banjul, Independence Stadium
Amilcar Cabral 3/4 Place
GAMBIA 2
GUINEA 2
Guinea won 5-4 on penalties.
Referee: Albert Nim-Dixon (Sierra Leone)
Coaches: Guinea: Vladimir Mountain (Ukraine)
07/12/1997, Banjul (Gambia), Independence Stadium
Amilcar Cabral Final
MALI 1 (Mamadou Yaya Dissa 18')
SENEGAL 0
12/12/1997, Mbabane, Somholo National Stadium
Friendly International
SWAZILAND 1
MOZAMBIQUE 1
Referee: Enock Nkambule (Swaziland).
12/12/1997, Lusaka, Independence Stadium
Friendly International
ZAMBIA 2 (Silvester Musonda 2)
BURKINA FASO 0
Referee: Harris Shikapande (Zambia)
Coaches: Zambia: Burkhard Ziese (Germany)
Burkina Faso: Phillipe Troussier (France)
15/12/1997, Lusaka, Independence Stadium, 20000
Friendly International
ZAMBIA 2 (Sakulanda 47', Frazer Kamwanga 55')
NIGERIA 0
Referee: Goshen Hatimbula (Zambia)
Coaches: Zambia: Burkhard Ziese (Germany)
17/12/1997, Kitwe, Arthur Davies Stadium, 18000
Friendly International
ZAMBIA 0
NIGERIA 0
Referee: George Mwale (Zambia)
Coaches: Zambia: Burkhard Ziese (Germany)
18/12/1997, Maseru, Setsoto Stadium
Friendly International
LESOTHO 0
SWAZILAND 0
18/12/1997, Aswan, Aswan Stadium, 10000
Friendly International
EGYPT 7 (?, ?, Abdelzaher El Saqqa 29', Hany Khashaba 39' pen,
Hossan Hassam 54', 75' pen, Ibrahim Samir Kamouna 92')
TOGO 2 (?, Alobadeh 44')
Coaches: Egypt: Mahmoud El Ghory
Togo: Eberhard Vogel (Germany)
20/12/1997, Aswan, Aswan Stadium, 50000
Friendly International
EGYPT 1 (Hady Khashaba 88' pen)
ALGERIA 2 (Sidi Ahmed Benamara 42', Moussa Saib 60' pen)
Egypt: Essam El Hadary, Ahmed Hassan, Mehdat Abdelhadi (Abdelzaher El Saqqa),
Ibrahim Samir Kamouna, Mohamed Youssef, Mohamed Omara, Tarek Mostafa,
Hady Khashaba, Walid Salaheddine (Magdi El Sayed (Ahmed Abdallah)),
Abdelsattar Sabry, Hossam Hassan.
Algeria: Aomar Hamened (Mohamed Haniched), Tarek Ghoul, Kamel Habri, Cheikh Benzerga,
Sidi Ahmed Benamara, Billel Zounai, Moussa Saib, Ali Dahleb,
Sidi Ahmed Zerrouki, Lakhdar Adjali, Ishak Ali Moussa.
Coaches: Egypt: Mahmoud El Ghory.
Algeria: Abderrahman Mehdaoui.
21/12/1997, Maputo, Estadio de Machava
Friendly International
MOZAMBIQUE 1
LESOTHO 1
22/12/1997, Cairo (Egypt), Cairo Stadium, 5000
Friendly International
ALGERIA 0
TOGO 1
Coaches: Algeria: Abderrahmane Mehdaoui
Togo: Eberhard Vogel (Germany)
22/12/1997, Cairo, Cairo Stadium, 30000
Friendly International
EGYPT 2 (Hady Khashaba 44', Ali Maher 45')
CAMEROON 0
Egypt: Nader El Sayed, Ahmed Hassan, Mehdat Abdelhadi (Abdelzaher El Saqqa 60'),
Hany Ramzy (Ibrahim Samir Kamouna 46'), Mohamed Youssef, Mohamed Omara,
Yasser Radwan, Hady Khashaba, Abdelsatar Sabry, Ali Maher
(Walid Salaheddine 70'), Hossam Hassan.
Cameroon: Vincent Ongandzi, Geremi Njitap, Lucien Mettomo, Marc-Vivien Foe,
Ernest Etchi, Samuel Ipoua, Augustine Simo, Fabrice Moreau, Salomon Olembe,
Bernard Tchoutang, Joseph-Desire Job (Patrick Suffo 70').
Coaches: Egypt: Mahmoud El Ghory.
Cameroon: Jean-Manga Onguene.
24/12/1997, Cairo (Egypt), Cairo Stadium, 4000
Friendly International
CAMEROON 3 (Augustine Simo 48', 70', Joseph-Desire Job 87')
TOGO 1 (Tadjou Salou 25')
Coaches: Cameroon: Jean-Manga Onguene
Togo: Eberhard Vogel (Germany)
24/12/1997, Cairo, Cairo Stadium, 25000
Friendly International
EGYPT 1 (Ibrahim Samir Kamouna 85' pen)
ALGERIA 2 (Lakhdar Adjali 5', Abdel Tasfaout 57')
Egypt: Essam El Hadary, Ahmed Hassan, Ibrahim Samir Kamouna, Hany Ramzy,
Mohamed Youssef (Ali Maher 59'), Mohamed Omara, Yasser Radwan,
Hady Khashaba (Mehdat Abdelhadi 59'), Abdelsatar Sabry
(Walid Salaheddine 81'), Hazem Imam, Hossam Hassan.
Algeria: Abdesalem Benabellah, Sidi Ahmed Benamara, Abdelatif Osman,
Kamel Habri, Tarek Ghoul, Salem Harchache, Billal Dziri, Lakhdar Adjali
(Billel Zounai 74'), Cheikh Benzerga (Salimi 88'), Ali Dahleb
(Khaled Lounici 60'), Abdel Tasfaout.
Coaches: Egypt: Mahmoud El Ghory.
Algeria: Abderrahmane Mehdaoui.
27/12/1997, Ouagadougou, Stade du 4 Aout, 5000
Friendly International
BURKINA FASO 2 (Kassoum Ouedraogo 10', Abdoulaye Traore 90')
IVORY COAST 0
Coaches: Burkina Faso: Phillipe Troussier (France).
28/12/1997, Maseru, Setsoto Stadium
Friendly International
LESOTHO 0
SWAZILAND 0
Referee: Samuel Moeketsi (Lesotho).
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