Lesotho vs Zimbabwe 2026 World Cup Qualifying - CAF, Group Stage

90'+3': Hlompho Kalake

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Introduction

Lesotho are hosting Zimbabwe at Peter Mokaba Stadium, Polokwane, South Africa, starting on . The match is a part of the FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF.

Match Commentary

17': Elvis Chipezeze (Zimbabwe) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
36': Substitution, Lesotho. Tsepo Toloane replaces Jane Ts’otleho.
43': Prince Dube (Zimbabwe) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
44': Substitution, Zimbabwe. Godknows Murwira replaces Gerald Takwara.
45': Substitution, Zimbabwe. Marvelous Nakamba replaces Jonah Fabisch.
45': Substitution, Lesotho. Hlompho Kalake replaces Lehlohonolo Matsau.
62': Substitution, Zimbabwe. Khama Billiat replaces Walter Musona.
70': Substitution, Lesotho. Neo Mokhachane replaces Thabang Malane.
70': Substitution, Lesotho. Tsepang Sefali replaces Jane Thabantso.
75': Tsepang Sefali (Lesotho) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
79': Brendan Galloway (Zimbabwe) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
80': Substitution, Zimbabwe. Daniel Msendami replaces Bill Antonio.
80': Substitution, Zimbabwe. Terrence Dzvukamanja replaces Tawanda Chirewa.
83': Substitution, Lesotho. Motebang Sera replaces Fusi Matlabe.
85': Motlomelo Mkwanazi (Lesotho) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
90'+3': Goal! Lesotho 1, Zimbabwe 0. Hlompho Kalake (Lesotho) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Neo Mokhachane.

Game Information

Competition: FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF

Venue: Peter Mokaba Stadium
Location: Polokwane, South Africa
Attendance: 3,500

FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF Standings

POS	TEAM	GP	GD	PTS
+6	South Africa	10	18	2
+7	Nigeria	10	17	1
+1	Benin	10	17	3
-3	Lesotho	10	12	4

Full Table

Line-Ups

Lesotho (4-2-3-1)

No.	Name
16	Sekhoane Moerane (GK)
20	Thabo Makhele
2	Motlomelo Mkhwanazi
21	Rethabile Mokokoane
17	Thabang Malane
10	Jane Ts’Otleho
13	Fusi Matlabe
6	Mphale Mphalaole
14	Keketso Snyder
15	Jane Thabantso
19	Lehlohonolo Matsau

Substitutes:

Kananelo Rapuleng, Sera Motebang, Mosoeu Seahlolo, Neo Mokhachane, Hlompho Kalake, Makara Ntaitsane, Leluma Mofoka, Tsepo Toloane, Mohlomi Makhetha, Halifele Moqokola, Tsepang Sefali, Siyabonga Monyaka.

Zimbabwe (4-3-3)

No.	Name
1	Elvis Chipezeze (GK)
13	Brendan Galloway
2	Gerald Takwara
3	Jordan Zemura
23	Emmanuel Jalai
6	Jonah Fabisch
12	Walter Tatenda Musona
8	Marshall Munetsi
9	Prince Dube
20	Tawanda Chirewa
14	Bill Antonio

Substitutes:

Daniel Msendami, Teenage Hadebe, Washington Arubi, Godknows Murwira, Munashe Garananga, Marvelous Nakamba, Khama Billiat, Martin Mapisa, Terrence Dzvukamanja.

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