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    2026 World Cup Qualifying - CAF, Group Stage
    Lesotho
    Lesotho

    Lesotho

    1-3-2, 6 PTS
    ESPN+
    9/1
    South Africa
    South Africa

    South Africa

    4-1-1, 13 PTS
    • Summary
    • Statistics

    Game Information

    TBC
    TBD, September 1, 2025Coverage: ESPN+

    Top Scorers

    LesothoLesotho

    M Mkhwanazi

    Defender Matches: 5 Goals: 1

    R Rasethuntsa

    Defender Matches: 5 Goals: 1

    J Thabantso

    Midfielder Matches: 4 Goals: 1
    South AfricaSouth Africa

    T Morena

    Defender Matches: 4 Goals: 2

    J Adams

    Midfielder Matches: 2 Goals: 2

    K Mudau

    Defender Matches: 6 Goals: 1

    Most Assists

    LesothoLesotho

    M Mkhwanazi

    Defender Matches: 5 Assists: 1

    T Matsoele

    Midfielder Matches: 4 Assists: 1

    L Fothoane

    Midfielder Matches: 4 Assists: 1
    South AfricaSouth Africa
    15

    Y Sithole

    Midfielder Matches: 4 Assists: 2

    O Appollis

    Forward Matches: 4 Assists: 2

    E Mokwana

    Forward Matches: 3 Assists: 1

    Head To Head Record

    DateCOMPETITION
    South Africa2 - 0LesothoMar 21, 2025FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF
    South Africa0 - 0LesothoJan 10, 2024International Friendly
    South Africa4 - 0LesothoJul 13, 2021COSAFA Cup
    Lesotho0 - 2South AfricaJun 2, 2013International Friendly

    FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF Standings

    TeamGPWDLGDP
    South Africa6411+513
    Rwanda622208
    Benin6222-18
    Nigeria6141+17
    Lesotho6132-16
    Zimbabwe6042-44
    Full Table

    WCQ - CAF News

    Lesotho lodge formal complaint to FIFA against South Africa for Teboho Mokoena error

    Lesotho lodge formal complaint to FIFA against South Africa for Teboho Mokoena error

    Lesotho Football Association (LeFA) secretary general Mokhosi Mohapi confirmed a formal enquiry with FIFA and CAF over Bafana Bafana's fielding of the seemingly ineligible Teboho Mokoena, but was it too late?
    Will South Africa's shocking 'admin error' hand Nigeria a World Cup lifeline?

    Will South Africa's shocking 'admin error' hand Nigeria a World Cup lifeline?

    It's been a compelling and chaotic week of international football across Africa, with the World Cup qualifying campaign hotting up, headlined by South Africa fielding an ineligible player against Lesotho.
    Listless Nigeria damage World Cup qualification hopes

    Listless Nigeria damage World Cup qualification hopes

    Nigeria went from reviving their 2026 World Cup qualification hopes to undoing a lot of the hard work with their draw against Zimbabwe.
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