Lesotho vs Central African Republic, 2025 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying, Group Stage
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Lesotho are hosting Central African Republic
at Free State Toyota Stadium, Bloemfontein, South Africa, starting on
. The match is a part of the Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying.
Match Timeline
- 45': Cédric Yambéré (Central African Republic) Substitution at 45'
- 51': Neo Mokhachane (Lesotho) Goal at 51'
- 54': Vénuste Baboula (Central African Republic) Substitution at 54'
- 65': Michael Kanguite (Central African Republic) Substitution at 65'
- 68': Michael Kanguite (Central African Republic) Yellow Card at 68'
- 72': Paseka Maile (Lesotho) Substitution at 72'
- 73': Thabang Malane (Lesotho) Substitution at 73'
- 82': Loïs Kaya (Central African Republic) Substitution at 82'
- 82': Séverin Tatolna (Central African Republic) Substitution at 82'
- 85': Thabo Mafatle (Lesotho) Substitution at 85'
- 85': Lemohang Lintsa (Lesotho) Substitution at 85'
Statistics
 CTA |
LES |
|
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Fouls | 9 |
| 1 | Yellow Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 0 |
| 4 | Corner Kicks | 3 |
| 4 | Saves | 2 |
| 58.2 | Possession | 41.8 |
| 17 | SHOTS | 15 |
| 3 | ON GOAL | 5 |
| 0.2 | On Target % | 0.3 |
| 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 |
| 4 | Blocked Shots | 4 |
| 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: Free State Toyota Stadium
Location: Bloemfontein, South Africa
Venue: Free State Toyota Stadium
Location: Bloemfontein, South Africa
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
Lesotho (4-3-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 16 | Sekhoane Moerane (GK) |
| 21 | Rethabile Mokokoane |
| 20 | Thabo Makhele |
| 13 | Fusi Matlabe |
| 19 | Lehlohonolo Matsau |
| 10 | Lehlohonolo Fothoane |
| 8 | Thabo Matsoele |
| 6 | Lisema Lebokollane |
| 9 | Sera Motebang |
| 12 | Teboho Letsema |
| 11 | Neo Mokhachane |
Central African Republic (3-5-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Geoffrey Lembet (GK) |
| 6 | Amos Youga |
| 5 | Sadock Ndobé |
| 4 | Dylan Mboumbouni |
| 12 | Isaac Solet |
| 24 | Bertillo Yangana-Ba-Komi |
| 19 | Geoffrey Kondogbia |
| 30 | Léonce Namgbema |
| 7 | Noah Ato-Zandanga |
| 9 | Louis Mafouta |
| 10 | Karl Namnganda |
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