Lesotho vs South Africa match stats & report
0–3 Full time
Lesotho stats & fixtures · South Africa stats & fixtures
Lesotho lost to South Africa 0–3 in the World Cup - Qualification Africa (Group Stage - 7) on 5 September 2025. South Africa had 67% of the ball.
Lesotho vs South Africa match statistics
- 33% Ball possession 67%
- 8 Total shots 8
- 2 Shots on target 6
- 5 Shots off target 0
- 1 Blocked shots 2
- 2 Shots inside the box 6
- 0 Corners 5
- 15 Fouls 11
- 0 Offsides 3
- 2 Yellow cards 1
- 270 Passes 562
- 75% Pass accuracy 87%
- 3 Goalkeeper saves 2
Goals and cards
- 15' Goal M. Nkota (assist A. Modiba) South Africa
- 63' Goal L. Foster South Africa
- 67' Goal O. Appollis (assist L. Foster) South Africa
The Ghost's call
The Ghost made no call on this match before kickoff.
Team news & lineups
Lesotho
Bench N. Majoro , M. Seahlolo , R. Mokokoane , S. Monyaka , Bokang Sello , T. Bereng , L. Lesako , T. Maphakisa , T. Phatsisi , J. Thabantso , K. Rapuleng
South Africa
Bench S. Chaine , R. Goss , Zuko Mdunyelwa , K. Ndamane , S. Kabini , S. Ngezana , M. Shabalala , Luke Le Roux , Bathusi Aubaas , K. Sebelebele , R. Mofokeng , I. Rayners
Form guide
Lesotho at home
2–2–3 in 7 matches
- Scored
- 0.7 per game
- Conceded
- 1.0 per game
- Clean sheets
- 2 / 7
- Corners
- 5.0 per game
- Shots on target
- 1.0 per game
60% of their goals arrive after the 75th minute.
Based on 7 matches — treat these numbers lightly.
South Africa away
3–3–2 in 8 matches
- Scored
- 1.4 per game
- Conceded
- 0.9 per game
- Clean sheets
- 3 / 8
- Corners
- 5.6 per game
- Shots on target
- 5.0 per game
27% of their goals arrive after the 75th minute.
Based on 8 matches — treat these numbers lightly.
Lesotho vs South Africa head-to-head
| Date | Match | Score |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa v Lesotho | 0–0 |
Only 1 previous meetings on record. The Ghost weights head-to-head lightly — form is a stronger signal.