Namibia defender Charles Hambira scored a stunning injury time goal as Namibia shocked the Ivory Coast with a 1-0 victory in their opening Chan match in Marrakesh last night.
Two minutes into injury time right back Riaan
Hanamub sent in a pin point cross and Hambira rose
high to head the ball past the Ivory Coast goalie into
the net.
It was a thrilling end to a match where Namibia more
than held their own against the mighty Ivorians.
Petrus Shitembi had a great match and shot narrowly
wide early on, while Junius Theophelus pressurised
the Ivorians' defence with some strong runs.
Ivory Coast winger William came close shortly after
the break, but Namibia's defence stood firm
throughout although Hambira also got a yellow card
for a foul.
In the closing stages substitutes Itamunua Keimuine
and Panduleni Nekundi both missed great chances to
score, but Hambira saved their blushes with his
winner in the 92nd minute.
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