FIFA World Cup Qualification 2026 CAF, matchday 7 · Friday 5 September 2025, 17:00 · Toyota Stadium (Free State Stadium)
Lesotho
0 - 3
South Africa
Goals and cards
- 7' Yellow card: Tsepo Toloane
- 13' Yellow card: Thalente Mbatha
- 15' Goal: Mohau Nkota (assist Aubrey Modiba)
- 55' Yellow card: Lehlohonolo Matsau
- 63' Goal: Lyle Foster
- 67' Goal: Oswin Appollis (assist Lyle Foster)
Lesotho on the left, South Africa on the right. An own goal is listed under the scorer's own side.
Line-ups
Lesotho
- Sekhoane Moerane
- Thabang Malane
- Lehlohonolo Matsau
- Thabo Makhele
- Fusi Matlabe
- Thato Sefoli
- Neo Mokhachane (off 69')
- Lehlohonolo Fothoane (off 69')
- Sera Motebang (off 88')
- Tsepo Toloane (off 88')
- Katleho Makateng (off 41')
Substitutes used
- Jane Thabantso (on 41')
- Lebohang Lesako (on 69')
- Kananelo Rapuleng (on 69')
- Tlotliso Phatsisi (on 88')
- Thabo Maphakisa (on 88')
Unused: Tshwarelo Bereng, Mosoeu Seahlolo, Rethabile Mokokoana, Bokang Sello, Nthebe Majoro, Siyabonga Monyaka
South Africa
- Ronwen Williams
- Mbekezeli Mbokazi
- Nyiko Mobbie (off 6')
- Thabo Moloisane (off 53')
- Aubrey Modiba
- Teboho Mokoena
- Oswin Appollis
- Thalente Mbatha
- Sipho Mbule (off 74')
- Lyle Foster (off 74')
- Mohau Nkota (off 75')
Substitutes used
- Zuko Mdunyelwa (on 6')
- Khulumani Ndamane (on 53')
- Iqraam Rayners (on 74')
- Bathusi Aubaas (on 74')
- Kamogelo Sebelebele (on 75')
Unused: Ricardo Goss, Relebohile Mofokeng, Sipho Chaine, Samukele Kabini, Siyabonga Ngezana, Luke Le Roux, Mduduzi Shabalala
Match stats
| Lesotho | Stat | South Africa |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Blocked shots | 2 |
| Corners | 5 | |
| 15 | Fouls | 11 |
| Offsides | 3 | |
| 32% | Possession | 68% |
| 2 | Shots on target | 6 |
| 8 | Total shots | 8 |
| 5 | Shots off target |
From the match data on My Football Facts.