Lesotho 0-3 South Africa · World Cup Qualification CAF
Lesotho lost to South Africa 0-3 in the World Cup Qualification CAF. Full match statistics, the goal timeline and both lineups are below.
Match report
Lesotho and South Africa met in the World Cup Qualification CAF at Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein on Friday, 5 September 2025.
Goalscorers
Lesotho did not score. South Africa: M. Nkota 15'; L. Foster 63'; O. Appollis 67'.
How the match went
South Africa saw more of the ball, 68% of it. Lesotho had 8 shots with 2 on target, South Africa 8 with 6 on target. There were 5 corners in total, 0 to Lesotho and 5 to South Africa. Lesotho conceded 15 fouls, South Africa 11. The referee showed 3 yellow cards (2 for Lesotho, 1 for South Africa).
Line-ups
Lesotho started in a 4-3-3: Sekhoane Moerane, Thabang Malane, Thato Malakia Sefoli, Thabo Makhele, Fusi Matlabe, Lehlohonolo Fothoane, Lehlohonolo Matsau, Tsepo Toloane, Katleho Makateng, Sera Motebang, Neo Mokhachane.
South Africa started in a 4-2-3-1: Ronwen Williams, Sydney Nyiko Mobbie, Brendon Moloisane, Mbekezeli Mbokazi, Aubrey Modiba, Thalente Mbatha, Teboho Mokoena, Mohau Nkota, Sipho Mbule, Oswin Appollis, Lyle Foster.
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