Benin vs Zimbabwe match stats & report
1–0 Full time
Benin beat Zimbabwe 1–0 in the World Cup - Qualification Africa (Group Stage - 7) on 5 September 2025.
Goals and cards
- 18' Yellow card D. Lunga Zimbabwe
- 64' Yellow card T. Hadebe Zimbabwe
- 74' Yellow card M. Nakamba Zimbabwe
- 77' Goal S. Mounie (assist Y. Roche) Benin
- 90+5' Yellow card R. Kossi Benin
The Ghost's call
The Ghost made no call on this match before kickoff.
Team news & lineups
Benin
Bench Saturnin Allagbe , A. Obassa , Tamimou Ouorou , Cédric Hountondji , D. Kiki , Samadou Attidjikou , M. Ahlinvi , M. Ahouangbo , R. Kossi , C. Fiogbe , R. Rachidou , Jodel Dossou
Zimbabwe
- 22 Washington Arubi Goalkeeper
- 23 E. Jalai Defender
- 4 Munashe Garananga Defender
- 15 T. Hadebe Defender
- 5 D. Lunga Defender
- 18 M. Nakamba Midfielder
- 17 K. Musona Midfielder
- 3 J. Zemura Defender
- 19 Tawanda Jethro Maswanhise Attacker
- 20 T. Chirewa Midfielder
- 11 T. Kadewere Midfielder
Bench Elvis Chipezeze , Martín Mapisa , Gerald Takwara , B. Galloway , Godknows Murwira , P. Padera , Tivonge Rushesha , W. Musona , Terrence Dzvukamanja , T. Machope , T. Ngwenya , Bill Antonio
Form guide
Benin at home
3–1–1 in 5 matches
- Scored
- 1.0 per game
- Conceded
- 1.0 per game
- Clean sheets
- 2 / 5
- Corners
- 2.7 per game
- Shots on target
- 4.7 per game
20% of their goals arrive after the 75th minute.
Based on 5 matches — treat these numbers lightly.
Zimbabwe away
4–1–4 in 9 matches
- Scored
- 1.3 per game
- Conceded
- 1.3 per game
- Clean sheets
- 2 / 9
- Corners
- 4.8 per game
- Shots on target
- 3.5 per game
25% of their goals arrive after the 75th minute.
Based on 9 matches — treat these numbers lightly.
Benin vs Zimbabwe head-to-head
| Date | Match | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe v Benin | 2–2 |
Only 1 previous meetings on record. The Ghost weights head-to-head lightly — form is a stronger signal.