Shalulile hat-trick: Namibia triumphs 3-0 over Sao Tome and Principe (2026 World Cup qualifiers) | OneFootball

Shalulile treble: Namibia dominates Sao Tome and Principe 3-0

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The Namibian team delivered a resounding victory over Sao Tome and Principe (3-0) this Tuesday at the Obed Itani Chilume Stadium in Francistown, Botswana, during the eighth matchday of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, Group H.

Shalulile treble: Namibia dominates Sao Tome and Principe 3-0

Peter Shalulile, forward for South African club Mamelodi Sundowns, was the hero of the match, netting all three goals in the 41st, 66th, and 71st minutes, sealing a spectacular win for Namibia.With this victory, Namibia climbs to 15 points, overtaking Liberia (11 points), who drew yesterday against Malawi (2-2), currently fourth in the group with 10 points.The Namibian side now eyes the second spot in the group and hopes to be among the four best runners-up out of the nine groups to earn a place in the African playoffs. The winner of that playoff will advance to the intercontinental playoff for a ticket to the World Cup finals.It's worth noting that the Carthage Eagles, leaders of Group H, have secured qualification for the 2026 World Cup finals after their 1-0 victory over Equatorial Guinea yesterday.