FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF

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

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  • 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 6 +5 13
2 Rwanda 6 0 8
3 Benin 6 -1 8
4 Nigeria 6 +1 7
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

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

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