Gabon vs Lesotho, 2025 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying, Group Stage
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Gabon are hosting Lesotho
at Stade de Franceville, Franceville, Gabon, starting on
. The match is a part of the Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying.
Match Timeline
- 17': Tsepo Toloane (Lesotho) Yellow Card at 17'
- 41': Thato Malakia Sefoli (Lesotho) Yellow Card at 41'
- 44': Thabo Matsoele (Lesotho) Yellow Card at 44'
- 45': Medwin Biteghe (Gabon) Substitution at 45'
- 45': Shavy Babicka (Gabon) Substitution at 45'
- 45': Thabang Malane (Lesotho) Substitution at 45'
- 53': Thabo Makhele (Lesotho) Yellow Card at 53'
- 65': David Sambissa (Gabon) Substitution at 65'
- 71': Katleho Makateng (Lesotho) Yellow Card at 71'
- 74': Neo Mokhachane (Lesotho) Substitution at 74'
- 83': Clench Loufilou (Gabon) Substitution at 83'
- 83': Rody Effaghe (Gabon) Substitution at 83'
- 90'+3': Sekhoane Moerane (Lesotho) Yellow Card at 93'
- 90'+3': Thabo Mafatle (Lesotho) Substitution at 93'
- 90'+9': Lisema Lebokollane (Lesotho) Yellow Card at 99'
Statistics
LES |
GAB![]() |
|
|---|---|---|
| 19 | Fouls | 5 |
| 7 | Yellow Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 0 |
| 4 | Corner Kicks | 3 |
| 4 | Saves | 1 |
| 28 | Possession | 72 |
| 9 | SHOTS | 20 |
| 1 | ON GOAL | 4 |
| 0.1 | On Target % | 0.2 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 0 | Accurate Passes | 0 |
| 0 | Passes | 0 |
| 0.0 | Pass Completion % | 0.0 |
| 0 | Accurate Crosses | 0 |
| 0 | Crosses | 0 |
| 0.0 | Cross % | 0.0 |
| 0 | Long Balls | 0 |
| 0 | Accurate Long Balls | 0 |
| 0.0 | Long Balls % | 0.0 |
| 2 | Blocked Shots | 7 |
| 0 | Effective Tackles | 0 |
| 0 | Tackles | 0 |
| 0.0 | Tackle % | 0.0 |
| 0 | Interceptions | 0 |
| 0 | Effective Clearances | 0 |
| 0 | Clearances | 0 |
Game Information
Competition: Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying
Venue: Stade de Franceville
Location: Franceville, Gabon
Venue: Stade de Franceville
Location: Franceville, Gabon
AFCON Qualifying Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Morocco | 6 | +24 | 18 |
| 2 | Gabon | 6 | -2 | 10 |
| 3 | Lesotho | 6 | -11 | 4 |
| 4 | Central African Republic | 6 | -11 | 3 |
Line-Ups
Gabon (4-3-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 23 | Loyce Mbaba (GK) |
| 4 | Alex Moussounda |
| 2 | Aaron Appindangoyé |
| 6 | Urie-Michel Mboula |
| 3 | Anthony Oyono |
| 18 | Mario Lemina |
| 12 | Guélor Kanga |
| 14 | Eric Baboué Bocoum |
| 15 | Patrick Orphe M'Bina |
| 20 | Denis Bouanga |
| 11 | Jim Allevinah |
Lesotho (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 16 | Sekhoane Moerane (GK) |
| 3 | Rethabile Rasethuntsa |
| 20 | Thabo Makhele |
| 8 | Thabo Matsoele |
| 14 | Thato Malakia Sefoli |
| 5 | Tshwarelo Bereng |
| 4 | Tsepo Toloane |
| 6 | Lisema Lebokollane |
| 12 | Katleho Makateng |
| 10 | Jane Thabantso |
| 7 | Teboho Letsema |
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