Zimbabwe vs Lesotho, 2026 World Cup Qualifying - CAF, Group Stage
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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': Fourth official has announced 4 minutes of added time.
- 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': Fourth official has announced 5 minutes of added time.
- 90'+6': Second Half ends, Zimbabwe 0, Lesotho 2.
- 0': Match ends, Zimbabwe 0, Lesotho 2.
Game Information
Venue: Orlando Stadium
Location: Johannesburg, South Africa
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
Zimbabwe (4-3-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 16 | Bernard Donovan (GK) |
| 2 | Gerald Takwara |
| 15 | Teenage Hadebe  |
| 5 | Divine Lunga |
| 7 | Andrew Mbeba |
| 20 | Tawanda Chirewa |
| 8 | Marshall Munetsi |
| 10 | Andy Rinomhota |
| 11 | Tino Kadewere |
| 3 | Jordan Zemura |
| 21 | Daniel Msendami |
Lesotho (4-3-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 16 | Sekhoane Moerane (GK) |
| 3 | Rethabile Rasethuntsa |
| 20 | Thabo Makhele |
| 8 | Thabo Matsoele |
| 14 | Thabang Malane |
| 10 | Lehlohonolo Fothoane |
| 6 | Lisema Lebokollane |
| 2 | Lehlohonolo Matsau |
| 9 | Sera Motebang |
| 15 | Jane Thabantso |
| 18 | Tsepang Sefali |
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