Central African Republic vs Lesotho, 2025 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying, Group Stage

· Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying

Central African Republic

1': Louis Mafouta
24': Louis Mafouta
62': Goduine Koyalipou

FT
3 - 1

Lesotho

56': Sera Motebang

About

Central African Republic are hosting Lesotho at Stade Ben Ahmed El Abdi, El Jadida, Morocco, starting on . The match is a part of the Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying.

Game Information

Competition: Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying

Venue: Stade Ben Ahmed El Abdi
Location: El Jadida, Morocco

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

Full Table

Line-Ups

Central African Republic (4-4-2)

No.	Name
16	Dominique Youfeigane (GK)
5	Sadock Ndobé
6	Amos Youga
14	Séverin Tatolna
21	Hugo Gambor
19	Geoffrey Kondogbia
12	Isaac Solet
10	Karl Namnganda
11	Vénuste Baboula
9	Louis Mafouta
20	Goduine Koyalipou

Central African Republic Substitutes:

Axel Urie, Flory Yangao, Hamissou Dangabo, Christian-Theodor Yawanendji-Malipangou, Trésor Toropité, Isaac Ngoma, Guy Bekain-Djasra, Tieri Godame, Geoffrey Lembet, Jospin Bimako, Freeman Niamathé, Espérance Mabekondiasson.

Lesotho (4-2-3-1)

No.	Name
16	Sekhoane Moerane (GK)
3	Rethabile Rasethuntsa
20	Thabo Makhele
13	Fusi Matlabe
17	Thabang Malane
10	Lehlohonolo Fothoane
19	Lehlohonolo Matsau
6	Lisema Lebokollane
9	Sera Motebang
15	Jane Thabantso
18	Tsepang Sefali

Lesotho Substitutes:

Tankiso Chaba, Thabo Matsoele, Rethabile Mokokoane, Tlotliso Phatsisi, Thato Malakia Sefoli, Teboho Letsema, Tsepo Toloane, Ntsane Molise, Mokhele Molise, Katleho Makateng, Neo Mokhachane.

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