2018 Four Nations Tournament

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2018 Four Nations Tournament
Tournament details
Host country Zambia
Dates 21–24 March
Teams 4 (from 1 sub-confederation)
Venue(s) 1 (in 1 host city)
Final positions
ChampionsFlag of South Africa.svg  South Africa (1st title)
Runners-upFlag of Zambia.svg  Zambia
Third placeFlag of Angola.svg  Angola
Fourth placeFlag of Zimbabwe.svg  Zimbabwe
Tournament statistics
Matches played 4
Goals scored 12 (3 per match)
Top scorer(s) Flag of Angola.svg Djalma
Flag of South Africa.svg Lebo Mothiba
Flag of Zimbabwe.svg Talent Chawapiwa
(2 goals each)

The 2018 Four Nations Tournament is a football tournament for the national teams of Angola, South Africa, Zambia and Zimbabwe. It scheduled to take place during the March 2018 window of the FIFA International Match Calendar. [1]

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Contents

A draw to determine the semi-final round matches was held on 12 March 2018. [1]

Matches

Semi-finals

South Africa  Flag of South Africa.svg 1–1 (a.e.t.)Flag of Angola.svg  Angola
Mothiba Soccerball shade.svg 51' Report Djalma Soccerball shade.svg 33'
Penalties
5–3
Levy Mwanawasa Stadium, Ndola
Attendance: 2,000
Referee: Patrick Ngoleka (Malawi)

Zambia  Flag of Zambia.svg 2–2 (a.e.t.)Flag of Zimbabwe.svg  Zimbabwe
Shonga Soccerball shade.svg 64'
Kambole Soccerball shade.svg 90'
Report Shamujompa Soccerball shade.svg 47' (o.g.)
Chawapiwa Soccerball shade.svg 74'
Penalties
5–4
Levy Mwanawasa Stadium, Ndola
Referee: Tirelo Mositwane (Botswana)

Third place play-off

Angola  Flag of Angola.svg 2–2 (a.e.t.)Flag of Zimbabwe.svg  Zimbabwe
Djalma Soccerball shade.svg 45+1'
Yano Soccerball shade.svg 90'
Report Amidu Soccerball shade.svg 22'
Chawapiwa Soccerball shade.svg 54'
Penalties
4–2
Levy Mwanawasa Stadium, Ndola
Attendance: 36,000
Referee: Patrick Ngoleka (Malawi)

Final

Zambia  Flag of Zambia.svg 0–2 Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa
Report Tau Soccerball shade.svg 15'
Mothiba Soccerball shade.svg 90+1'
Levy Mwanawasa Stadium, Ndola
Referee: Tirelo Mositwane (Botswana)

Goalscorers

2 goals
1 goal

Adriano Belmiro Duarte Nicolau best known for his nickname Yano, is an Angolan footballer who plays as a striker for Progresso do Sambizanga.

Percy Tau is a South African professional footballer who plays for Union SG, on loan from Premier League club Brighton & Hove Albion, and the South African national team.

Justin Shonga, is a Zambian footballer who currently plays as a forward for South African side Orlando Pirates.

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References

  1. 1 2 "Southern African tournament, featuring four nations, to be held in Zambia". BBC Sport. 12 March 2018. Retrieved 13 March 2018.