Gabon vs Lesotho, 2025 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying, Group Stage
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Match Commentary
- 17': Tsepo Toloane (Lesotho) Yellow Card at 17'
- 41': Thato Malakia Sefoli (Lesotho) Yellow Card at 41'
- 44': Thabo Matsoele (Lesotho) Yellow Card at 44'
- 45': Medwin Biteghe (Gabon) Substitution at 45'
- 45': Shavy Babicka (Gabon) Substitution at 45'
- 45': Thabang Malane (Lesotho) Substitution at 45'
- 53': Thabo Makhele (Lesotho) Yellow Card at 53'
- 65': David Sambissa (Gabon) Substitution at 65'
- 71': Katleho Makateng (Lesotho) Yellow Card at 71'
- 74': Neo Mokhachane (Lesotho) Substitution at 74'
- 83': Clench Loufilou (Gabon) Substitution at 83'
- 83': Rody Effaghe (Gabon) Substitution at 83'
- 90'+3': Sekhoane Moerane (Lesotho) Yellow Card at 93'
- 90'+3': Thabo Mafatle (Lesotho) Substitution at 93'
- 90'+9': Lisema Lebokollane (Lesotho) Yellow Card at 99'
Statistics
LES |
GAB![]() |
|
|---|---|---|
| 19 | Fouls | 5 |
| 7 | Yellow Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 0 |
| 4 | Corner Kicks | 3 |
| 4 | Saves | 1 |
| 28 | Possession | 72 |
| 9 | SHOTS | 20 |
| 1 | ON GOAL | 4 |
| 0.1 | On Target % | 0.2 |
| 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 |
| 2 | Blocked Shots | 7 |
| 0 | Effective Tackles | 0 |
| 0 | Tackles | 0 |
| 0.0 | Tackle % | 0.0 |
| 0 | Interceptions | 0 |
| 0 | Effective Clearances | 0 |
| 0 | Clearances | 0 |
Game Information
Venue: Stade de Franceville
Location: Franceville, Gabon
AFCON Qualifying Standings
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Egypt | 3 | +10 | 7 |
| 2 | Angola | 3 | +4 | 7 |
| 3 | Malawi | 3 | -6 | 3 |
| 4 | South Sudan | 3 | -8 | 0 |
Line-Ups
Gabon (4-3-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 23 | Loyce Mbaba (GK) |
| 4 | Alex Moussounda |
| 2 | Aaron Appindangoyé |
| 6 | Urie-Michel Mboula |
| 3 | Anthony Oyono |
| 18 | Mario Lemina |
| 12 | Guélor Kanga |
| 14 | Eric Baboué Bocoum |
| 15 | Orphé Mbina |
| 20 | Denis Bouanga |
| 11 | Jim Allevinah |
Lesotho (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 16 | Sekhoane Moerane (GK) |
| 3 | Rethabile Rasethuntsa |
| 20 | Thabo Makhele |
| 8 | Thabo Matsoele |
| 14 | Thato Malakia Sefoli |
| 5 | Tshwarelo Bereng |
| 4 | Tsepo Toloane |
| 6 | Lisema Lebokollane |
| 12 | Katleho Makateng |
| 10 | Jane Thabantso |
| 7 | Teboho Letsema |
AFCON Qualifying News
A second half brace from substitute Tolu Arokodare, who scored twice in eight second-half minutes helped the Super Eagles defeat Tanzania 3-1 in Uyo on Friday.
After three wins in the first three games, Pitso Mosimane suffered a setback in a 2-2 draw against Kenya, which laid bare the importance of MLS trio Lyle Foster, Puso Dithejane and Mbekezeli Mbokazi.
Despite a stunning Relebohile Mofokeng strike, Benni McCarthy's Kenya snatched a 2-2 draw against Bafana Bafana at the Orlando Amstel Arena on Friday.
South Africa's all-time men's record goalscorer, Benni McCarthy, will lead his Kenya side to the Orlando Amstel Arena for Friday's African Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Pitso Mosimane's Bafana Bafana.
Africa Cup of Nations qualifying resumes this week, with potentially decisive double-headers awaiting several continental giants, including Nigeria and South Africa.
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