South Africa vs Lesotho, 2026 World Cup Qualifying - CAF, Group Stage
· FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAFAbout
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
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 0': First Half begins.
- 1': Offside, Lesotho. Tshwarelo Bereng is caught offside.
- 3': Foul by Percy Tau (South Africa).
- 3': Katleho Makateng (Lesotho) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 8': Attempt missed. Relebohile Mofokeng (South Africa) right footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Teboho Mokoena.
- 14': Foul by Teboho Mokoena (South Africa).
- 14': Katleho Makateng (Lesotho) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 15': Attempt saved. Relebohile Mofokeng (South Africa) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Lyle Foster.
- 15': Foul by Relebohile Mofokeng (South Africa).
- 15': Neo Mokhachane (Lesotho) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 22': Foul by Relebohile Mofokeng (South Africa).
- 22': Motlomelo Mkwanazi (Lesotho) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 22': Foul by Lehlohonolo Matsau (Lesotho).
- 22': Percy Tau (South Africa) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 24': Attempt missed. Percy Tau (South Africa) left footed shot from the left side of the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Relebohile Mofokeng.
- 26': Foul by Jayden Adams (South Africa).
- 26': Neo Mokhachane (Lesotho) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 27': Foul by Jayden Adams (South Africa).
- 27': Katleho Makateng (Lesotho) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 28': Attempt missed. Tshwarelo Bereng (Lesotho) right footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the right from a direct free kick.
- 29': Foul by Lisema Lebokollane (Lesotho).
- 29': Teboho Mokoena (South Africa) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 33': Offside, Lesotho. Keketso Snyder is caught offside.
- 34': Corner, South Africa. Conceded by Motlomelo Mkwanazi.
- 35': Attempt blocked. Nkosinathi Sibisi (South Africa) header from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Percy Tau with a cross.
- 35': Attempt saved. Relebohile Mofokeng (South Africa) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Teboho Mokoena with a cross.
- 36': Attempt missed. Jayden Adams (South Africa) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left. Assisted by Teboho Mokoena.
- 38': Foul by Neo Mokhachane (Lesotho).
- 38': Teboho Mokoena (South Africa) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 41': Foul by Mohlomi Makhetha (Lesotho).
- 41': Relebohile Mofokeng (South Africa) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 42': Attempt missed. Teboho Mokoena (South Africa) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right from a direct free kick.
- 42': Foul by Khuliso Mudau (South Africa).
- 42': Katleho Makateng (Lesotho) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 44': Attempt missed. Lyle Foster (South Africa) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Khuliso Mudau with a cross.
- 45': Fourth official has announced 1 minutes of added time.
- 45'+2': First Half ends, South Africa 0, Lesotho 0.
- 45': Second Half begins South Africa 0, Lesotho 0.
- 47': Lyle Foster (South Africa) hits the left post with a right footed shot from outside the box. Assisted by Percy Tau.
- 48': Corner, South Africa. Conceded by Mohlomi Makhetha.
- 49': Corner, South Africa. Conceded by Fusi Matlabe.
- 51': Attempt saved. Relebohile Mofokeng (South Africa) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Lyle Foster.
- 51': Foul by Percy Tau (South Africa).
- 51': Sekhoane Moerane (Lesotho) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 51': Delay in match because of an injury Sekhoane Moerane (Lesotho).
- 53': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 55': Attempt saved. Lyle Foster (South Africa) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Jayden Adams.
- 59': Corner, Lesotho. Conceded by Siyabonga Ngezana.
- 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.
- 62': Corner, South Africa. Conceded by Sekhoane Moerane.
- 64': Attempt blocked. Jayden Adams (South Africa) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Relebohile Mofokeng.
- 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.
- 68': Foul by Percy Tau (South Africa).
- 68': Lehlohonolo Matsau (Lesotho) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 69': Lyle Foster (South Africa) is shown the yellow card.
- 70': Substitution, Lesotho. Tsepo Toloane replaces Lisema Lebokollane.
- 74': Delay in match because of an injury Lyle Foster (South Africa).
- 75': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 76': Attempt saved. Tsepo Toloane (Lesotho) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal.
- 79': Foul by Percy Tau (South Africa).
- 79': Katleho Makateng (Lesotho) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 81': Attempt missed. Tshwarelo Bereng (Lesotho) left footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses the top right corner. Assisted by Keketso Snyder.
- 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.
- 84': Fawaaz Basadien (South Africa) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 84': Foul by Neo Mokhachane (Lesotho).
- 87': Attempt saved. Iqraam Rayners (South Africa) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Percy Tau.
- 87': Attempt missed. Percy Tau (South Africa) left footed shot from the centre of the box is high and wide to the left.
- 87': Foul by Relebohile Mofokeng (South Africa).
- 87': Tsepo Toloane (Lesotho) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 88': Substitution, Lesotho. Thabang Malane replaces Katleho Makateng.
- 89': Attempt missed. Iqraam Rayners (South Africa) right footed shot from the right side of the box is too high.
- 90': Foul by Tshwarelo Bereng (Lesotho).
- 90': Relebohile Mofokeng (South Africa) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 90': Attempt missed. Thalente Mbatha (South Africa) left footed shot from outside the box is too high. Assisted by Thapelo Morena.
- 90': Fourth official has announced 4 minutes of added time.
- 90'+3': Substitution, South Africa. Ndamulelo Maphangule replaces Percy Tau.
- 90'+4': Foul by Thalente Mbatha (South Africa).
- 90'+4': Neo Mokhachane (Lesotho) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 90'+5': Second Half ends, South Africa 2, Lesotho 0.
- 0': Match 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
Venue: Peter Mokaba Stadium
Location: Polokwane, South Africa
Attendance: 25,000
WCQ - CAF Standings
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Africa | 7 | +8 | 16 |
| 2 | Benin | 7 | 0 | 11 |
| 3 | Nigeria | 7 | +2 | 10 |
| 4 | Rwanda | 7 | -1 | 8 |
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  |
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 |
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