Benin vs Lesotho, 2026 World Cup Qualifying - CAF, Group Stage
· FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAFAbout
Benin are hosting Lesotho
at Felix Houphouet-Boigny, Abidjan, Ivory Coast, 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.
- 6': Goal! Benin 1, Lesotho 0. Steve Mounié (Benin) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner.
- 23': Goal! Benin 2, Lesotho 0. Andréas Hountondji (Benin) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Steve Mounié.
- 28': Jane Thabantso (Lesotho) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 33': Goal! Benin 3, Lesotho 0. Imourane Hassane (Benin) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Junior Olaïtan.
- 44': Sessi D'Almeida (Benin) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 45': Fourth official has announced 3 minutes of added time.
- 45'+3': Sekhoane Moerane (Lesotho) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 45'+5': First Half ends, Benin 3, Lesotho 0.
- 45': Second Half begins Benin 3, Lesotho 0.
- 45': Substitution, Benin. Samadou Attidjikou replaces Sessi D'Almeida.
- 45': Substitution, Lesotho. Kananelo Rapuleng replaces Tshwarelo Bereng.
- 50': Substitution, Benin. Razack Rachidou replaces Rodolfo Aloko.
- 67': Goal! Benin 4, Lesotho 0. Junior Olaïtan (Benin) header from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal.
- 70': Yohan Roche (Benin) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 73': Substitution, Benin. Dodo Dokou replaces Junior Olaïtan.
- 73': Substitution, Benin. Tamimou Ouorou replaces Yohan Roche.
- 78': Substitution, Lesotho. Siyabonga Monyaka replaces Thabang Malane.
- 82': Substitution, Benin. Candas Fiogbé replaces Andréas Hountondji.
- 89': Substitution, Lesotho. Thabo Maphakisa replaces Tsepo Toloane.
- 90': Fourth official has announced 5 minutes of added time.
- 90'+6': Second Half ends, Benin 4, Lesotho 0.
- 0': Match ends, Benin 4, Lesotho 0.
Game Information
Competition: FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF
Venue: Felix Houphouet-Boigny
Location: Abidjan, Ivory Coast
Attendance: 3,417
Venue: Felix Houphouet-Boigny
Location: Abidjan, Ivory Coast
Attendance: 3,417
WCQ - CAF Standings
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Africa | 10 | +6 | 18 |
| 2 | Nigeria | 10 | +7 | 17 |
| 3 | Benin | 10 | +1 | 17 |
| 4 | Lesotho | 10 | -3 | 12 |
Line-Ups
Benin (4-3-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Marcel Dandjinou (GK) |
| 13 | Mohamed Tijani |
| 6 | Olivier Verdon |
| 5 | Yohan Roche  |
| 11 | Rachid Moumini |
| 18 | Junior Olaitan |
| 8 | Hassane Imourane |
| 15 | Sessi D'Almeida |
| 9 | Steve Mounié |
| 17 | Andreas Hountondji |
| 22 | Rodolfo Aloko |
Lesotho (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 16 | Sekhoane Moerane (GK) |
| 20 | Thabo Makhele |
| 2 | Motlomelo Mkhwanazi |
| 13 | Fusi Matlabe |
| 14 | Thabang Malane |
| 12 | Katleho Makateng |
| 15 | Jane Thabantso |
| 19 | Lehlohonolo Matsau |
| 9 | Sera Motebang |
| 5 | Tshwarelo Bereng |
| 4 | Tsepo Toloane |
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