FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF

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

· FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF
Lesotho
    FT
    0 - 3
    South Africa
    • 15': Mohau Nkota
    • 63': Lyle Foster
    • 67': Oswin Appollis

    About

    Lesotho are hosting South Africa at Free State Toyota Stadium, Bloemfontein, 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': Foul by Fusi Matlabe (Lesotho).
    • 1': Mohau Nkota (South Africa) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
    • 2': Delay in match because of an injury Nyiko Mobbie (South Africa).
    • 5': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
    • 6': Substitution, South Africa. Zuko Mdunyelwa replaces Nyiko Mobbie because of an injury.
    • 6': Foul by Lehlohonolo Fothoane (Lesotho).
    • 6': Thalente Mbatha (South Africa) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
    • 7': Foul by Tsepo Toloane (Lesotho).
    • 7': Teboho Mokoena (South Africa) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
    • 7': Tsepo Toloane (Lesotho) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
    • 9': Foul by Neo Mokhachane (Lesotho).
    • 9': Zuko Mdunyelwa (South Africa) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
    • 9': Foul by Teboho Mokoena (South Africa).
    • 9': Katleho Makateng (Lesotho) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
    • 10': Attempt missed. Neo Mokhachane (Lesotho) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left from a direct free kick.
    • 12': Foul by Motebang Sera (Lesotho).
    • 12': Mbekezeli Mbokazi (South Africa) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
    • 12': Attempt blocked. Oswin Appollis (South Africa) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Lyle Foster.
    • 13': Foul by Thalente Mbatha (South Africa).
    • 13': Neo Mokhachane (Lesotho) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
    • 13': Thalente Mbatha (South Africa) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
    • 14': Foul by Motebang Sera (Lesotho).
    • 14': Mbekezeli Mbokazi (South Africa) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
    • 15': Goal! Lesotho 0, South Africa 1. Mohau Nkota (South Africa) left footed shot from the right side of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Aubrey Modiba with a cross.
    • 17': Foul by Lehlohonolo Matsau (Lesotho).
    • 17': Sipho Mbule (South Africa) wins a free kick on the left wing.
    • 19': Attempt blocked. Aubrey Modiba (South Africa) left footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Mohau Nkota with a cross.
    • 19': Corner, South Africa. Conceded by Thato Sefoli.
    • 20': Corner, South Africa. Conceded by Thato Sefoli.
    • 20': Foul by Mohau Nkota (South Africa).
    • 20': Neo Mokhachane (Lesotho) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
    • 22': Corner, South Africa. Conceded by Neo Mokhachane.
    • 23': Delay in match because of an injury Sekhoane Moerane (Lesotho).
    • 25': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
    • 27': Foul by Thalente Mbatha (South Africa).
    • 27': Katleho Makateng (Lesotho) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
    • 28': Foul by Mohau Nkota (South Africa).
    • 28': Fusi Matlabe (Lesotho) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
    • 29': Corner, South Africa. Conceded by Thabang Malane.
    • 30': Foul by Fusi Matlabe (Lesotho).
    • 30': Zuko Mdunyelwa (South Africa) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
    • 32': Delay in match because of an injury Katleho Makateng (Lesotho).
    • 33': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
    • 34': Foul by Mohau Nkota (South Africa).
    • 34': Tsepo Toloane (Lesotho) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
    • 34': Foul by Katleho Makateng (Lesotho).
    • 34': Teboho Mokoena (South Africa) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
    • 37': Delay in match because of an injury Katleho Makateng (Lesotho).
    • 37': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
    • 38': Foul by Neo Mokhachane (Lesotho).
    • 38': Teboho Mokoena (South Africa) wins a free kick on the left wing.
    • 39': Attempt saved. Thalente Mbatha (South Africa) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Sekhoane Moerane (Lesotho). Assisted by Mohau Nkota.
    • 41': Substitution, Lesotho. Jane Thabantso replaces Katleho Makateng because of an injury.
    • 43': Foul by Aubrey Modiba (South Africa).
    • 43': Neo Mokhachane (Lesotho) wins a free kick on the right wing.
    • 44': Attempt missed. Lehlohonolo Fothoane (Lesotho) right footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses the top right corner.
    • 45': Foul by Neo Mokhachane (Lesotho).
    • 45': Oswin Appollis (South Africa) wins a free kick on the left wing.
    • 45': Fourth official has announced 5 minutes of added time.
    • 45'+2': Offside, South Africa. Sipho Mbule is caught offside.
    • 45'+4': Attempt missed. Jane Thabantso (Lesotho) left footed shot from the left side of the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Lehlohonolo Matsau.
    • 45'+5': First Half ends, Lesotho 0, South Africa 1.
    • 45': Second Half begins Lesotho 0, South Africa 1.
    • 46': Foul by Lehlohonolo Matsau (Lesotho).
    • 46': Oswin Appollis (South Africa) wins a free kick on the left wing.
    • 48': Offside, South Africa. Aubrey Modiba is caught offside.
    • 49': Delay in match because of an injury Thabo Moloisane (South Africa).
    • 53': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
    • 53': Substitution, South Africa. Khulumani Ndamane replaces Thabo Moloisane because of an injury.
    • 54': Foul by Lehlohonolo Matsau (Lesotho).
    • 54': Oswin Appollis (South Africa) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
    • 55': Lehlohonolo Matsau (Lesotho) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
    • 56': Foul by Lyle Foster (South Africa).
    • 56': Thabang Malane (Lesotho) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
    • 56': Offside, South Africa. Sipho Mbule is caught offside.
    • 60': Attempt saved. Jane Thabantso (Lesotho) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Ronwen Williams (South Africa). Assisted by Motebang Sera.
    • 60': Aubrey Modiba (South Africa) wins a free kick on the left wing.
    • 60': Foul by Neo Mokhachane (Lesotho).
    • 61': Foul by Zuko Mdunyelwa (South Africa).
    • 61': Motebang Sera (Lesotho) wins a free kick on the left wing.
    • 63': Attempt saved. Aubrey Modiba (South Africa) left footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the top left corner by Sekhoane Moerane (Lesotho). Assisted by Mohau Nkota.
    • 63': Goal! Lesotho 0, South Africa 2. Lyle Foster (South Africa) right footed shot from very close range to the bottom right corner.
    • 66': Attempt saved. Lyle Foster (South Africa) right footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Sekhoane Moerane (Lesotho). Assisted by Sipho Mbule.
    • 66': Corner, South Africa. Conceded by Thato Sefoli.
    • 67': Goal! Lesotho 0, South Africa 3. Oswin Appollis (South Africa) right footed shot from the left side of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Lyle Foster.
    • 69': Substitution, Lesotho. Kananelo Rapuleng replaces Lehlohonolo Fothoane.
    • 69': Substitution, Lesotho. Lebogang Lesako replaces Neo Mokhachane.
    • 73': Foul by Fusi Matlabe (Lesotho).
    • 73': Zuko Mdunyelwa (South Africa) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
    • 73': Delay in match because of an injury Zuko Mdunyelwa (South Africa).
    • 74': Substitution, South Africa. Bathusi Aubaas replaces Sipho Mbule.
    • 74': Substitution, South Africa. Iqraam Rayners replaces Lyle Foster.
    • 75': Substitution, South Africa. Kamogelo Sebelebele replaces Mohau Nkota.
    • 75': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
    • 76': Attempt missed. Motebang Sera (Lesotho) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right.
    • 79': Attempt blocked. Kananelo Rapuleng (Lesotho) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Motebang Sera.
    • 82': Attempt saved. Motebang Sera (Lesotho) right footed shot from long range on the right is saved in the top right corner by Ronwen Williams (South Africa). Assisted by Kananelo Rapuleng.
    • 85': Attempt missed. Motebang Sera (Lesotho) header from the centre of the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Fusi Matlabe with a cross.
    • 88': Substitution, Lesotho. Tlotliso Phatsisi replaces Tsepo Toloane.
    • 88': Substitution, Lesotho. Thabo Maphakisa replaces Motebang Sera.
    • 88': Foul by Kamogelo Sebelebele (South Africa).
    • 88': Tlotliso Phatsisi (Lesotho) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
    • 90': Fourth official has announced 5 minutes of added time.
    • 90'+3': Foul by Mbekezeli Mbokazi (South Africa).
    • 90'+3': Lebogang Lesako (Lesotho) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
    • 90'+6': Second Half ends, Lesotho 0, South Africa 3.
    • 0': Match ends, Lesotho 0, South Africa 3.

    Game Information

    Competition: FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF

    Venue: Free State Toyota Stadium
    Location: Bloemfontein, South Africa

    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
    Full Standings

    Line-Ups

    LES Lesotho (4-3-3)

    No. Name
    16 Sekhoane Moerane (GK)
    20 Thabo Makhele
    17 Thato Malakia Sefoli
    13 Fusi Matlabe
    14 Thabang Malane
    19 Lehlohonolo Matsau Yellow Card
    4 Tsepo Toloane Yellow Card
    10 Lehlohonolo Fothoane
    9 Sera Motebang
    11 Neo Mokhachane
    12 Katleho Makateng
    Lesotho Substitutes:
    Siyabonga Monyaka, Lebohang Lesako, Tlotliso Phatsisi, Nthebe Majoro, Bokang Sello, Tshwarelo Bereng, Thabo Maphakisa, Jane Thabantso, Kananelo Rapuleng, Mosoeu Seahlolo, Rethabile Mokokoane.

    RSA South Africa (4-2-3-1)

    No. Name
    1 Ronwen Williams (GK)
    14 Mbekezeli Mbokazi
    3 Thabo Moloisane
    6 Aubrey Modiba
    2 Nyiko Mobbie
    17 Sipho Mbule
    4 Teboho Mokoena
    5 Thalente Mbatha Yellow Card
    9 Lyle Foster
    7 Oswin Appollis
    23 Mohau Nkota
    South Africa Substitutes:
    Sipho Chaine, Mduduzi Shabalala, Kamogelo Sebelebele, Luke Le Roux, Ricardo Goss, Relebohile Ratomo, Zuko Mdunyelwa, Samukelo Kabini, Siyabonga Ngezana, Khulumani Ndamane, Iqraam Rayners, Bathusi Jurry Aubaas.

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