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

· FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF

Zimbabwe

FT
0 - 2

Lesotho

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	Rwanda	4	+2	7
2	South Africa	4	+1	7
3	Benin	4	+1	7
4	Lesotho	4	+1	5

Full Table

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

Zimbabwe Substitutes:

Godfrey Chitsumba, Shane Maroodza, Munashe Garananga, Tivonge Rushesha, Douglas Mapfumo, Godknows Murwira, Tawanda Maswanhise, Walter Tatenda Musona, Joey Phuthi, Tymon Machope, Martin Mapisa.

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

Lesotho Substitutes:

Ntsane Molise, Lemohang Lintsa, Tsepo Toloane, Tankiso Chaba, Tumelo Khutlang, Motete Mohai, Tshwarelo Bereng, Fusi Matlabe, Teboho Letsema, Neo Mokhachane, Rethabile Mokokoane, Thabo Lesaoana.

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