Malawi secured an important 2-1 away victory over Namibia in their FIFA World Cup CAF qualification match on September 5, 2025. The visitors showcased resilience to come from behind and claim a precious three points on the road, shaking up the dynamics of their qualification group. Namibia opened the scoring early, raising hopes of a home win, but Malawi responded strongly before halftime to level the match. The second half was a tense affair, with Malawi finding a late winner against the run of play to stun the home crowd. This result represented a major setback for Namibia's World Cup ambitions, while injecting significant momentum into Malawi's campaign. The Malawi manager praised his team's character, while the Namibian coach expressed frustration at his side's inability to hold onto their lead and see out the game.