
Lesotho vs Zimbabwe, 2026 World Cup Qualifying - CAF, Group Stage
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Match Commentary
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 0': First Half begins.
- 17': Elvis Chipezeze (Zimbabwe) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 36': Substitution, Lesotho. Tsepo Toloane replaces Jane Ts’otleho.
- 43': Prince Dube (Zimbabwe) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 44': Substitution, Zimbabwe. Godknows Murwira replaces Gerald Takwara.
- 45': Fourth official has announced 3 minutes of added time.
- 45'+4': First Half ends, Lesotho 0, Zimbabwe 0.
- 45': Second Half begins Lesotho 0, Zimbabwe 0.
- 45': Substitution, Lesotho. Hlompho Kalake replaces Lehlohonolo Matsau.
- 45': Substitution, Zimbabwe. Marvelous Nakamba replaces Jonah Fabisch.
- 62': Substitution, Zimbabwe. Khama Billiat replaces Walter Musona.
- 70': Substitution, Lesotho. Neo Mokhachane replaces Thabang Malane.
- 70': Substitution, Lesotho. Tsepang Sefali replaces Jane Thabantso.
- 75': Tsepang Sefali (Lesotho) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 79': Brendan Galloway (Zimbabwe) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 80': Substitution, Zimbabwe. Daniel Msendami replaces Bill Antonio.
- 80': Substitution, Zimbabwe. Terrence Dzvukamanja replaces Tawanda Chirewa.
- 83': Substitution, Lesotho. Motebang Sera replaces Fusi Matlabe.
- 85': Motlomelo Mkwanazi (Lesotho) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 90': Fourth official has announced 4 minutes of added time.
- 90'+3': Goal! Lesotho 1, Zimbabwe 0. Hlompho Kalake (Lesotho) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Neo Mokhachane.
- 90'+6': Second Half ends, Lesotho 1, Zimbabwe 0.
- 0': Match ends, Lesotho 1, Zimbabwe 0.
Game Information
Venue: Peter Mokaba Stadium
Location: Polokwane, South Africa
Attendance: 3,500
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
Lesotho (4-2-3-1)
No. | Name |
---|---|
16 | Sekhoane Moerane (GK) |
20 | Thabo Makhele |
2 | Motlomelo Mkhwanazi ![]() |
21 | Rethabile Mokokoane |
17 | Thabang Malane |
10 | Jane Ts’Otleho |
13 | Fusi Matlabe |
6 | Mphale Mphalaole |
14 | Keketso Snyder |
15 | Jane Thabantso |
19 | Lehlohonolo Matsau |
Zimbabwe (4-3-3)
No. | Name |
---|---|
1 | Elvis Chipezeze (GK) ![]() |
13 | Brendan Galloway ![]() |
2 | Gerald Takwara |
3 | Jordan Zemura |
23 | Emmanuel Jalai |
6 | Jonah Fabisch |
12 | Walter Tatenda Musona |
8 | Marshall Munetsi |
9 | Prince Dube ![]() |
20 | Tawanda Chirewa |
14 | Bill Antonio |
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