Niger vs Lesotho match stats & report
2–1 Full time
Niger beat Lesotho 2–1 in the Africa Cup of Nations - Qualification (Group Stage - 1) on 25 September 2026. Niger had 51% of the ball. Before kick-off the Ghost gave Niger 52%, the draw 33% and Lesotho 15%.
Niger vs Lesotho match statistics
- 51% Ball possession 49%
- 8 Total shots 14
- 5 Shots on target 4
- 2 Shots off target 7
- 1 Blocked shots 3
- 6 Shots inside the box 13
- 1 Corners 5
- 15 Fouls 20
- 6 Offsides 3
- 0 Yellow cards 3
- 380 Passes 336
- 80% Pass accuracy 78%
- 3 Goalkeeper saves 3
Goals and cards
- 38' Goal Daniel Sosah (assist Ousseni Badamassi) Niger
- 40' Yellow card L. Fothoane Lesotho
- 45' Goal O. Sako (assist Amadou Wonkoye) Niger
- 49' Yellow card Rethabile Mokokoane Lesotho
- 58' Yellow card T. Makhele Lesotho
- 85' Penalty scored Sera Motebang Lesotho
The Ghost's pre-match prediction
- 52%Niger fair odds 1.91
- 33%Draw fair odds 3.06
- 15%Lesotho fair odds 6.66
Most likely score 1-0 (18.9%)
Over/under goals & BTTS prediction
| Market | Ghost | Fair odds |
|---|---|---|
| Over 0.5 goals | 82% | 1.21 |
| Over 1.5 goals | 56% | 1.79 |
| Over 2.5 goals | 28% | 3.62 |
| Over 3.5 goals | 11% | 8.84 |
| Over 4.5 goals | 4% | 26.05 |
| Under 0.5 goals | 18% | 5.69 |
| Under 1.5 goals | 44% | 2.27 |
| Under 2.5 goals | 72% | 1.38 |
| Under 3.5 goals | 89% | 1.13 |
| Under 4.5 goals | 96% | 1.04 |
| Both teams to score: Yes | 32% | 3.09 |
| Both teams to score: No | 68% | 1.48 |
Every figure comes from the Ghost's score grid. No bookmaker price goes into it.
Correct score probabilities
- 1–0 18.9%
- 0–0 17.6%
- 1–1 12.9%
- 2–0 12.9%
- 0–1 7.6%
- 2–1 7.2%
- 3–0 5.4%
- 1–2 3.2%
Team news & lineups
Niger
Bench Abiboulaye Hainikoye , Issiaka Kanta , Yac Diori , Alhabib Hassane Abdou , M. Amadou Sabo , Victorien Adebayor , Amadou Sabo , H. Adamou , I. Halliru , N. Yakubu , I. Harouna , Hamza Boubacar
Lesotho
Bench L. Mofoka , M. Seahlolo , M. Mkwanazi , T. Malane , T. Lesoaoana , T. Mafatle , T. Letsema , B. Ramakatsa , T. Makuru , M. Kulehile , K. Kharejane
Form guide
Niger at home
2–0–2 in 4 matches
- Scored
- 1.3 per game
- Conceded
- 1.0 per game
- Clean sheets
- 0 / 4
- Corners
- 1.0 per game
- Shots on target
- 5.0 per game
Based on 4 matches — treat these numbers lightly.
Lesotho away
0–1–2 in 3 matches
- Scored
- 0.3 per game
- Conceded
- 2.0 per game
- Clean sheets
- 1 / 3
- Corners
- 5.0 per game
- Shots on target
- 4.0 per game
Based on 3 matches — treat these numbers lightly.
Double chance, handicap & team goals
| Market | Ghost | Fair odds |
|---|---|---|
| Home clean sheet | 57% | 1.75 |
| Away clean sheet | 28% | 3.54 |
| Away +1.5 handicap | 75% | 1.34 |
| Home +0.5 handicap | 85% | 1.18 |
| Away +0.5 handicap | 48% | 2.10 |
| Draw/Away double chance | 48% | 2.10 |
| Home/Draw double chance | 85% | 1.18 |
| Home +1.5 handicap | 96% | 1.04 |
| Home -0.5 handicap | 52% | 1.91 |
| Home/Away double chance | 67% | 1.49 |
| Home Over 0.5 team goals | 72% | 1.39 |
| Away Over 0.5 team goals | 43% | 2.33 |
| Home -1.5 handicap | 25% | 3.96 |
| Home Over 1.5 team goals | 36% | 2.77 |
| Away Over 1.5 team goals | 11% | 9.14 |
| Away -0.5 handicap | 15% | 6.66 |
| Home Over 2.5 team goals | 13% | 7.41 |
| Away -1.5 handicap | 4% | 25.99 |
| Away Over 2.5 team goals | 2% | 51.29 |