
Lesotho vs Zimbabwe 2026 World Cup Qualifying - CAF, Group Stage
Introduction
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
Venue: Peter Mokaba Stadium
Location: Polokwane, South Africa
FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF Standings
POS | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
---|---|---|---|---|
+5 | Benin | 9 | 17 | 2 |
+3 | South Africa | 9 | 15 | 2 |
+3 | Nigeria | 9 | 14 | 1 |
-3 | Lesotho | 10 | 12 | 4 |
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 |
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 |
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