Lesotho vs Zimbabwe, 2026 World Cup Qualifying - CAF, Group Stage
· FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAFAbout
Lesotho are hosting Zimbabwe
at Peter Mokaba Stadium, Polokwane, 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.
- 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
Competition: FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF
Venue: Peter Mokaba Stadium
Location: Polokwane, South Africa
Attendance: 3,500
Venue: Peter Mokaba Stadium
Location: Polokwane, South Africa
Attendance: 3,500
WCQ - CAF Table
| # | 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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