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

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Lesotho

51': Neo Mokhachane

FT
1 - 0

Central African Republic

About

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

AFCON Qualifying Table

#	TEAM	GP	GD	PTS
1	Morocco	5	+17	15
2	Gabon	5	-3	7
3	Lesotho	5	-4	4
4	Central African Republic	5	-10	3

Full Table

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

Lesotho Substitutes:

Paseka Maile, Ntsane Molise, Tankiso Chaba, Mpho Hlephole, Thabo Mafatle, Thato Malakia Sefoli, Thabang Malane, Hlompho Kalake, Tsepo Toloane, Lemohang Lintsa, Tlotliso Phatsisi.

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

Central African Republic Substitutes:

Séverin Tatolna, Brad Pirioua, Michael Kanguite, Loïs Kaya, Hamissou Dangabo, Vénuste Baboula, Peter Guinari, Cédric Yambéré, Jospin Bimako, Sacha M'Baka, Dayan Saholona, Dominique Youfeigane.

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