Ivory Coast vs Lesotho 2023 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying, Group Stage
Introduction
Match Commentary
- 16': Ibrahim Sangaré (Ivory Coast) Goal at 16'
- 39': Simon Adingra (Ivory Coast) Yellow Card at 39'
- 40': Khubetsoana Kamela (Lesotho) Yellow Card at 40'
- 46': Tshwarelo Bereng (Lesotho) Substitution at 46'
- 47': Teboho Letsema (Lesotho) Substitution at 47'
- 60': Thabo Lesaoana (Lesotho) Yellow Card at 60'
- 69': Franck Kessié (Ivory Coast) Substitution at 69'
- 70': Jonathan Bamba (Ivory Coast) Substitution at 70'
- 79': Max Gradel (Ivory Coast) Substitution at 79'
- 80': Karim Konaté (Ivory Coast) Substitution at 80'
- 85': Thabo Matsoele (Lesotho) Substitution at 85'
- 86': Lehlohonolo Fothoane (Lesotho) Substitution at 86'
- 89': Christian Kouamé (Ivory Coast) Substitution at 89'
Game Information
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Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying Standings
| POS | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| +4 | Congo DR | 6 | 12 | 2 |
| +1 | Tanzania | 6 | 10 | 2 |
| +4 | Guinea | 6 | 9 | 3 |
| -9 | Ethiopia | 6 | 4 | 4 |
Ivory Coast
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Yahia Fofana (GK) |
| 21 | Evan Ndicka |
| 2 | Ousmane Diomande |
| 7 | Odilon Kossounou |
| 14 | Oumar Diakité |
| 18 | Ibrahim Sangaré |
| 4 | Jean Michaël Seri |
| 22 | Sébastien Haller |
| 11 | Jean-Phillipe Krasso |
| 10 | Maxwel Cornet |
| 19 | Simon Adingra  |
Lesotho
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 16 | Sekhoane Moerane (GK) |
| 13 | Rethabile Senkoto |
| 21 | Rethabile Mokokoane |
| 3 | Rethabile Rasethuntsa |
| 2 | Motlomelo Mkhwanazi |
| 7 | Khubetsoana Kamela |
| 22 | Thabo Lesaoana |
| 4 | Tsepo Toloane |
| 19 | Lepheane Mofolo |
| 18 | Tsepang Sefali |
| 12 | Katleho Makateng |
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