Zimbabwe vs Lesotho 2026 World Cup Qualifying - CAF, Group Stage
Introduction
Match Commentary
- 7': Teenage Hadebe (Zimbabwe) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 21': Goal! Zimbabwe 0, Lesotho 1. Rethabile Rasethuntsa (Lesotho) with an attempt from the centre of the box to the high centre of the goal. Assisted by Thabo Matsoele.
- 31': Goal! Zimbabwe 0, Lesotho 2. Jane Thabantso (Lesotho) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Lehlohonolo Fothoane.
- 44': Thabo Matsoele (Lesotho) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 46': Substitution, Zimbabwe. Tawanda Maswanhise replaces Jordan Zemura.
- 46': Substitution, Zimbabwe. Tymon Machope replaces Tino Kadewere.
- 50': Andrew Mbeba (Zimbabwe) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 62': Andy Rinomhota (Zimbabwe) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 64': Substitution, Lesotho. Tsepo Toloane replaces Lehlohonolo Fothoane.
- 64': Substitution, Lesotho. Thabo Lesaoana replaces Lisema Lebokollane.
- 64': Marshall Munetsi (Zimbabwe) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 68': Substitution, Zimbabwe. Walter Musona replaces Tawanda Chirewa.
- 70': Thabang Malane (Lesotho) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 74': Tsepang Sefali (Lesotho) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 80': Jane Thabantso (Lesotho) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 82': Substitution, Lesotho. Teboho Letsema replaces Motebang Sera.
Game Information
Venue: Orlando Stadium
Location: Johannesburg, South Africa
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 |
Zimbabwe (4-3-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 16 | Bernard Donovan (GK) |
| 2 | Gerald Takwara |
| 15 | Teenage Hadebe  |
| 5 | Divine Lunga |
| 7 | Andrew Mbeba |
| 20 | Tawanda Chirewa |
| 8 | Marshall Munetsi |
| 10 | Andy Rinomhota |
| 11 | Tino Kadewere |
| 3 | Jordan Zemura |
| 21 | Daniel Msendami |
Lesotho (4-3-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 16 | Sekhoane Moerane (GK) |
| 3 | Rethabile Rasethuntsa |
| 20 | Thabo Makhele |
| 8 | Thabo Matsoele |
| 14 | Thabang Malane |
| 10 | Lehlohonolo Fothoane |
| 6 | Lisema Lebokollane |
| 2 | Lehlohonolo Matsau |
| 9 | Sera Motebang |
| 15 | Jane Thabantso |
| 18 | Tsepang Sefali |
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