FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF

Zimbabwe vs Lesotho, 2026 World Cup Qualifying - CAF, Group Stage

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Zimbabwe
    FT
    0 - 2
    Lesotho
    • 21': Rethabile Rasethuntsa
    • 31': Jane Thabantso

    About

    Zimbabwe are hosting Lesotho at Orlando Stadium, Johannesburg, South Africa, starting on . The match is a part of the FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF.

    Match Timeline

    • 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
    • 0': First Half begins.
    • 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.
    • 45'+5': First Half ends, Zimbabwe 0, Lesotho 2.
    • 45': Second Half begins Zimbabwe 0, Lesotho 2.
    • 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': Marshall Munetsi (Zimbabwe) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
    • 64': Substitution, Lesotho. Thabo Lesaoana replaces Lisema Lebokollane.
    • 64': Substitution, Lesotho. Tsepo Toloane replaces Lehlohonolo Fothoane.
    • 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.
    • 90'+6': Second Half ends, Zimbabwe 0, Lesotho 2.
    • 0': Match ends, Zimbabwe 0, Lesotho 2.

    Game Information

    Competition: FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF

    Venue: Orlando Stadium
    Location: Johannesburg, South Africa

    WCQ - CAF Table

    # TEAM GP GD PTS
    1 South Africa 8 +8 17
    2 Benin 8 +4 14
    3 Nigeria 8 +2 11
    4 Rwanda 8 0 11
    Full Table

    Line-Ups

    ZIM Zimbabwe (4-3-3)

    No. Name
    16 Bernard Donovan (GK)
    2 Gerald Takwara
    15 Teenage Hadebe Yellow Card
    5 Divine Lunga
    7 Andrew Mbeba Yellow Card
    20 Tawanda Chirewa
    8 Marshall Munetsi Yellow Card
    10 Andy Rinomhota Yellow Card
    11 Tino Kadewere
    3 Jordan Zemura
    21 Daniel Msendami
    Zimbabwe Substitutes:
    Godfrey Chitsumba, Shane Maroodza, Munashe Garananga, Tivonge Rushesha, Douglas Mapfumo, Godknows Murwira, Tawanda Maswanhise, Walter Tatenda Musona, Joey Phuthi, Tymon Machope, Martin Mapisa.

    LES Lesotho (4-3-3)

    No. Name
    16 Sekhoane Moerane (GK)
    3 Rethabile Rasethuntsa
    20 Thabo Makhele
    8 Thabo Matsoele Yellow Card
    14 Thabang Malane Yellow Card
    10 Lehlohonolo Fothoane
    6 Lisema Lebokollane
    2 Lehlohonolo Matsau
    9 Sera Motebang
    15 Jane Thabantso
    18 Tsepang Sefali Yellow Card
    Lesotho Substitutes:
    Ntsane Molise, Lemohang Lintsa, Tsepo Toloane, Tankiso Chaba, Tumelo Khutlang, Motete Mohai, Tshwarelo Bereng, Fusi Matlabe, Teboho Letsema, Neo Mokhachane, Rethabile Mokokoane, Thabo Lesaoana.

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