Lesotho v Zimbabwe

Lesotho v Zimbabwe

World Cup qualifiers playoffs - Dates, how to watch... and why Nigeria can still dream of representing Africa

Nigeria's Super Eagles cancel friendlies in USA due to FIFA World Cup playoffs

Germany get World Cup draw seeding boost in FIFA rankings

World Cup qualifiers playoffs - Dates, how to watch... and why Nigeria can still dream of representing Africa

Nigeria's Super Eagles cancel friendlies in USA due to FIFA World Cup playoffs

Germany get World Cup draw seeding boost in FIFA rankings

Game Information

FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF Standings

WCQ - CAF News

2026 World Cup Qualifying - CAF, Group Stage

LesothoLesothoLES

3-3-4, 12 PTS

ZimbabweZimbabweZIM

0-5-5, 5 PTS

Hlompho Kalake - 90'+3'

16
Moerane
21
Mokokoane
20
Makhele
2
Mkhwanazi
17
Malane
13
Matlabe
6
Mphalaole
15
Thabantso
10
Ts’Otleho
19
Matsau
14
Snyder

No.Name
16Sekhoane Moerane
20Thabo Makhele
2Motlomelo Mkhwanazi
21Rethabile Mokokoane
17Thabang Malane 11Neo Mokhachane
10Jane Ts’Otleho 4Tsepo Toloane
13Fusi Matlabe 9Sera Motebang
6Mphale Mphalaole
14Keketso Snyder
15Jane Thabantso 18Tsepang Sefali
19Lehlohonolo Matsau 7Hlompho Kalake

Substitutes
8Kananelo Rapuleng
1Mosoeu Seahlolo
12Makara Ntaitsane
23Leluma Mofoka
22Mohlomi Makhetha
5Halifele Moqokola
3Siyabonga Monyaka

1
Chipezeze
3
Zemura
13
Galloway
2
Takwara
23
Jalai
12
Musona
6
Fabisch
8
Munetsi
20
Chirewa
9
Dube
14
Antonio

No.Name
1Elvis Chipezeze
13Brendan Galloway
2Gerald Takwara 21Godknows Murwira
3Jordan Zemura
23Emmanuel Jalai
6Jonah Fabisch 18Marvelous Nakamba
12Walter Tatenda Musona 11Khama Billiat
8Marshall Munetsi
9Prince Dube
20Tawanda Chirewa 7Terrence Dzvukamanja
14Bill Antonio 5Daniel Msendami

Substitutes
15Teenage Hadebe
22Washington Arubi
4Munashe Garananga
16Martin Mapisa

Peter Mokaba Stadium

12:00 PM, October 13, 2025Coverage: ESPN+

Polokwane, South Africa

Attendance: 3,500

Referees:
Tsegay Mogos Teklu

Africa's World Cup qualifying campaign has seen nine teams secure their places at next year's tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico. However, for four CAF teams, including Nigeria, there's still a glimmer of hope.

Nigeria will not be going ahead with planned friendlies against Venezuela and Colombia in the USA next month, after the Super Eagles qualified for the World Cup playoffs which take place in Morocco at the same time.

Spain still topped the FIFA men's world rankings, with Germany back on track to be a top-seeded team in the World Cup finals draw on Dec. 5.

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