Lesotho vs Benin 2026 World Cup Qualifying - CAF, Group Stage
Introduction
Match Commentary
- 51': Substitution, Benin. Hassane Imourane replaces Sessi D'Almeida.
- 56': Substitution, Lesotho. Neo Mokhachane replaces Tsepang Sefali.
- 63': Motlomelo Mkhwanazi (Lesotho) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 69': Substitution, Benin. Andréas Hountondji replaces Steve Traoré.
- 69': Substitution, Benin. Mattéo Ahlinvi replaces Dodo Dokou.
- 72': Substitution, Lesotho. Katleho Makateng replaces Jane Thabantso.
- 72': Substitution, Lesotho. Tsepo Toloane replaces Thabo Lesaoana.
- 80': Substitution, Benin. Cèbio Soukou replaces Jodel Dossou.
- 83': Substitution, Lesotho. Lehlohonolo Fothoane replaces Tshwarelo Bereng.
- 83': Substitution, Lesotho. Thabiso Brown replaces Motebang Sera.
- 86': Junior Olaïtan (Benin) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Game Information
Venue: Moses Mabhida Stadium
Location: Durban, South Africa
Attendance: 1,000
FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF Standings
| POS | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| +5 | South Africa | 6 | 13 | 1 |
| 0 | Rwanda | 6 | 8 | 2 |
| -1 | Benin | 6 | 8 | 2 |
| +1 | Nigeria | 6 | 7 | 1 |
Lesotho (4-1-4-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 16 | Sekhoane Moerane (GK) |
| 2 | Motlomelo Mkhwanazi  |
| 3 | Rethabile Rasethuntsa |
| 6 | Lisema Lebokollane |
| 17 | Motete Mohai |
| 8 | Thabo Matsoele |
| 5 | Tshwarelo Bereng |
| 22 | Thabo Lesaoana |
| 18 | Tsepang Sefali |
| 15 | Jane Thabantso |
| 9 | Sera Motebang |
Benin (4-3-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 16 | Saturnin Allagbé (GK) |
| 4 | Cédric Hountondji |
| 5 | Mohamed Tijani |
| 11 | Rachid Moumini |
| 12 | David Kiki |
| 15 | Sessi D'Almeida |
| 18 | Junior Olaitan |
| 19 | Dodo Dokou |
| 9 | Steve Mounié |
| 3 | Steve Traoré |
| 20 | Jodel Dossou |
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