Lesotho vs 05.09.25 16:000 – 3Finished
South Africa — World Cup - Qualification Africa: stats, lineups & analysis
Match report
Lesotho vs South Africa — the facts
South Africa won 3–0 away against Lesotho (half-time 0–1).
Lesotho met South Africa in the World Cup - Qualification Africa (Group Stage - 7). Kick-off was Friday, 5 September 2025, 16:00 UTC at Toyota Stadium. Referee: D. Mimisa.
Team pages: Lesotho · South Africa · World Cup - Qualification Africa
Key moments
- 15' Goal: M. Nkota — 0–1
- 63' Goal: Lyle Foster — 0–2
- 67' Goal: O. Appollis (assist: Lyle Foster) — 0–3
Starting line-ups
Lesotho (4-3-3)
- 16 S. Moerane
- 13 F. Matlabe
- 20 T. Makhele
- 17 T. Sefoli
- 14 T. Malane
- 4 T. Toloane
- 19 L. Matsau
- 10 L. Fothoane
- 11 N. Mokhachane
- 9 S. Motebang
- 12 K. Makateng
South Africa (4-2-3-1)
- 1 R. Williams
- 6 A. Modiba
- 14 Mbekezeli Mbokazi
- 3 T. Moloisane
- 2 N. Mobbie
- 4 T. Mokoena
- 5 T. Mbatha
- 7 O. Appollis
- 17 S. Mbule
- 23 M. Nkota
- 9 Lyle Foster
About this match
On this page: the Lesotho vs South Africa final score and result, who scored, starting lineups, match stats and the full match report from this World Cup - Qualification Africa fixture.
- Who scored and when — a goal-by-goal timeline of the match.
- Match stats — possession, shots, expected goals (xG), corners and cards.
- Starting lineups and player ratings for both teams.
- Head-to-head record and recent form for both sides.
The full match report above covers the goals, key moments and stats. Explore more on the Lesotho and South Africa team pages or the World Cup - Qualification Africa page.
Quick answers
›What was the final score of Lesotho vs South Africa?
South Africa won 3–0 away against Lesotho (half-time 0–1).
›Who scored in Lesotho vs South Africa?
M. Nkota (15') for South Africa; Lyle Foster (63') for South Africa; O. Appollis (67') for South Africa.
›Where can I watch Lesotho vs South Africa highlights?
This page carries the full match report, stats and lineups for Lesotho vs South Africa; goal clips are added as soon as official highlights are available.
›What is the head-to-head record between Lesotho and South Africa?
Lesotho and South Africa have met 1 time — 1 win for Lesotho, 0 wins for South Africa and 0 draws.