Lesotho 0-3 South Africa - Result & Match Stats (CAF World Cup Qualifiers)

Lesotho vs South Africa - result

Lesotho 0-3 South Africa in the CAF World Cup Qualifiers at Free State Stadium, Bloemfontein on 5 September 2025. Scorers: Oswin Appollis, Lyle Foster, Mohau Nkota for South Africa. In their last 2 meetings, Lesotho have won 0, South Africa 1, with 1 draw.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the score in Lesotho vs South Africa?

Lesotho 0-3 South Africa in the CAF World Cup Qualifiers on Friday 5 September 2025 at Free State Stadium. Scorers: Oswin Appollis, Lyle Foster, Mohau Nkota for South Africa.

Where was Lesotho vs South Africa played?

Lesotho vs South Africa was played at Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein, the home ground of Lesotho.

What is Lesotho's recent form?

Lesotho's last five results read L W L L D (oldest to newest): 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses.

What is South Africa's recent form?

South Africa's last five results read W W W D W (oldest to newest): 4 wins and 1 draw.

What is the head-to-head record between Lesotho and South Africa?

Across the last 2 meetings Lesotho have won 0, South Africa have won 1 and 1 was drawn. The most recent was South Africa 2-0 Lesotho on 21 March 2025 in the CAF World Cup Qualifiers.

Who is the standout player for Lesotho?

Sera Motebang leads Lesotho with 5 shots across their last 10 games.

Who is the standout player for South Africa?

Oswin Appollis leads South Africa with 14 shots across their last 10 games.

Who is the referee for Lesotho vs South Africa?

Dickens Mimisa refereed Lesotho vs South Africa, averaging 26.0 fouls and 3.0 yellow cards per game this season.

Lesotho vs South Africa - previous meetings

Date	Competition	Match	Score
21 Mar 2025	CAF World Cup Qualifiers	South Africa vs Lesotho	2-0
10 Jan 2024	Friendly International	South Africa vs Lesotho	0-0

Lesotho 0-3 South Africa: match stats

Stat	Lesotho	South Africa
Possession	32%	68%
Shots	8	8
Shots on target	2	6
Corners	0	5
Fouls	15	11
Yellow cards	2	1
Tackles	17	12
Passes	270	582

Lesotho vs South Africa goals and red cards

South Africa: M. Nkota 15', L. Foster 63', O. Appollis 67'.

Lesotho season stats 2026: per-game averages and league rank

Stat	Per game	Rank
Goals for	0.6	42 of 58
Goals against	1.4	40 of 58
Shots	5.9	41 of 58
Shots on target	2.1	45 of 58
Fouls	11.3	38 of 58
Tackles	14	5 of 58
Passes	138.3	8 of 58
Corners	2.1	51 of 58

Lesotho player leaders 2026

Goals: Motlomelo Mkwanazi (1), Jane Thabantso (1), Sera Motebang (1).
Assists: Tshwarelo Bereng (1), Motlomelo Mkwanazi (1), Lehlohonolo Fothoane (1).
Shots: Sera Motebang (8), Tshwarelo Bereng (2), Jane Thabantso (2).
Fouls: Neo Mokhachane (6), Lehlohonolo Fothoane (4), Rethabile Mokokoane (4).

South Africa season stats 2026: per-game averages and league rank

Stat	Per game	Rank
Goals for	1.9	13 of 58
Goals against	0.6	10 of 58
Shots	12.4	3 of 58
Shots on target	4.4	13 of 58
Fouls	12.1	31 of 58
Tackles	13	7 of 58
Passes	517.8	1 of 58
Corners	6.4	2 of 58

South Africa player leaders 2026

Goals: Oswin Appollis (3), Thapelo Morena (2), Jayden Adams (2).
Assists: Oswin Appollis (4), Themba Zwane (1), Aubrey Modiba (1).
Shots: Oswin Appollis (24), Teboho Mokoena (21), Iqraam Rayners (12).
Fouls: Teboho Mokoena (17), Khuliso Mudau (14), Thalente Mbatha (10).