And just like that Angola are unseated as UFWC top dogs after 9 months and 8 matches. Zimbabwe are the new champions, having won this explosive World Cup Qualifier in front of 45,000 fans with two second-half goals. Substitute Shingirai Kawondera struck the first from the edge of the box, before Benjani Mwaruwari headed in a cross from Joel Luphahla. Zimbabwe skipper Peter Ndlovu had a late header disallowed for offside. This was Zimbabwe’s first win since October 2003, and it moves then to third in World Cup Qualifying Group Four.

Angola 1-0 Zimbabwe Luanda, 10/10/04 Another single-goal home win for the reigning champions, who just keep on keeping on. Petro Atletico striker Flavio scored the goal in the 52nd minute. The Palancas Negras are now top of their World Cup Qualifying group, ahead of Nigeria, having taken 11 points from five matches. They are also […]