South Africa vs Lesotho 2026 World Cup Qualifying - CAF, Group Stage

60': Relebohile Ratomo
64': Jayden Adams

FT
2 - 0

Introduction

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

Match Commentary

45'+2': First Half ends, South Africa 0, Lesotho 0.
60': Goal! South Africa 1, Lesotho 0. Relebohile Mofokeng (South Africa) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Elias Mokwana.
64': Goal! South Africa 2, Lesotho 0. Jayden Adams (South Africa) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal following a corner.
66': Substitution, South Africa. Thapelo Morena replaces Elias Mokwana.
69': Lyle Foster (South Africa) is shown the yellow card.
70': Substitution, Lesotho. Tsepo Toloane replaces Lisema Lebokollane.
82': Substitution, South Africa. Bathusi Aubaas replaces Jayden Adams.
82': Substitution, South Africa. Iqraam Rayners replaces Lyle Foster.
82': Substitution, South Africa. Thalente Mbatha replaces Teboho Mokoena.
88': Substitution, Lesotho. Thabang Malane replaces Katleho Makateng.
90'+3': Substitution, South Africa. Ndamulelo Maphangule replaces Percy Tau.
90'+5': Second Half ends, South Africa 2, Lesotho 0.

Game Information

Competition: FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF

Venue: Peter Mokaba Stadium
Location: Polokwane, South Africa
Attendance: 25,000

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

Full Table

Statistics

LES		RSA
6	Fouls	12
0	Yellow Cards	1
0	Red Cards	0
2	Offsides	0
1	Corner Kicks	4
5	Saves	1
33.3	Possession	66.7
3	SHOTS	18
1	ON GOAL	8
0.3	On Target %	0.4
0	Penalty Goals	0
0	Penalty Kicks Taken	0
212	Accurate Passes	505
283	Passes	578
0.7	Pass Completion %	0.9
0	Accurate Crosses	3
4	Crosses	8
0.0	Cross %	0.4
67	Long Balls	55
25	Accurate Long Balls	30
0.4	Long Balls %	0.5
0	Blocked Shots	1
6	Effective Tackles	6
11	Tackles	9
0.5	Tackle %	0.7
8	Interceptions	3
27	Effective Clearances	19
27	Clearances	19

Line-Ups

South Africa (4-4-2)

No.	Name
1	Ronwen Williams (GK)
19	Nkosinathi Sibisi
21	Siyabonga Ngezana
3	Fawaaz Basadien
20	Khuliso Mudau
4	Teboho Mokoena
8	Jayden Adams
11	Relebohile Ratomo
17	Elias Mokwana
10	Percy Tau
9	Lyle Foster

Substitutes:

Nyiko Mobbie, Ricardo Goss, Ndamulelo Maphangule, Thalente Mbatha, Iqraam Rayners, Grant Kekana, Vuyo Letlapa, Oswin Appollis, Thabo Moloisane, Bathusi Jurry Aubaas, Sipho Chaine, Thapelo Morena.

Lesotho (4-4-2)

No.	Name
16	Sekhoane Moerane (GK)
20	Thabo Makhele
2	Motlomelo Mkhwanazi
13	Fusi Matlabe
22	Mohlomi Makhetha
6	Lisema Lebokollane
19	Lehlohonolo Matsau
12	Katleho Makateng
11	Neo Mokhachane
15	Keketso Snyder
5	Tshwarelo Bereng

Substitutes:

Thabang Malane, Tsepo Toloane, Rethabile Mokokoane, Nthebe Majoro, Thabo Matsoele, Rethabile Rasethuntsa, Hlompho Kalake, Tankiso Chaba, Lemohang Lintsa, Thato Malakia Sefoli, Mokoteli Mohapi, Lehlohonolo Fothoane.