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
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 |
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 |
WCQ - CAF News
New Adidas World Cup jerseys rated: Argentina, Mexico, Spain
Adidas has released a huge batch of home kits for 22 countries, many of whom have either qualified or still hope to qualify for the FIFA 2026 World Cup.
World Cup qualifiers playoffs - Dates, how to watch... and why Nigeria can still dream of representing Africa
Africa's World Cup qualifying campaign has seen nine teams secure their places at next year's tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico. However, for four CAF teams, including Nigeria, there's still a glimmer of hope.
Nigeria's Super Eagles cancel friendlies in USA due to FIFA World Cup playoffs
Nigeria will not be going ahead with planned friendlies against Venezuela and Colombia in the USA next month, after the Super Eagles qualified for the World Cup playoffs which take place in Morocco at the same time.
Germany get World Cup draw seeding boost in FIFA rankings
Spain still topped the FIFA men's world rankings, with Germany back on track to be a top-seeded team in the World Cup finals draw on Dec. 5.
FIFA World Cup Qualifying - Where has this Victor Osimhen performance been for Nigeria's Super Eagles?
Victor Osimhen plundered a hat trick and substitute Frank Onyeka scored a pile driver as Nigeria routed Benin in Uyo, to keep their FIFA World Cup qualifying hopes alive.
FIFA World Cup Qualifying: Hugo Broos' culture shift finally pays dividends for South Africa
South Africa's performance to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup is symbolic of the resilience that coach Hugo Broos has instilled in the team.





