Niger vs Lesotho, 2027 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying, Group Stage

· Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying
Niger
  • 38': Daniel Sosah
  • 45': Oumar Sako
FT
2 - 1
Lesotho
  • 85': Sera Motebang (P)

About

Niger are hosting Lesotho at Ohene Djan Stadium, Accra, Ghana, starting on . The match is a part of the Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying.

Match Commentary

  • 38': Daniel Sosah (Niger) Goal at 38'
  • 40': Lehlohonolo Fothoane (Lesotho) Yellow Card at 40'
  • 45': Oumar Sako (Niger) Goal at 45'
  • 45': Thabo Lesaoana (Lesotho) Substitution at 45'
  • 45': Teboho Letsema (Lesotho) Substitution at 45'
  • 49': Rethabile Mokokoane (Lesotho) Yellow Card at 49'
  • 58': Thabo Makhele (Lesotho) Yellow Card at 58'
  • 60': Thabang Malane (Lesotho) Substitution at 60'
  • 64': Victorien Adebayor (Niger) Substitution at 64'
  • 75': Tholang Makuru (Lesotho) Substitution at 75'
  • 75': Molefi Kuzaya Kulehile (Lesotho) Substitution at 75'
  • 78': Amadou Sabo (Niger) Substitution at 78'
  • 79': Harouna Ibrahim (Niger) Substitution at 79'
  • 85': Sera Motebang (Lesotho) Penalty - Scored at 85'
  • 90'+2': Najeeb Yakubu (Niger) Substitution at 90'+2'
  • 90'+2': Mamane Sabo (Niger) Substitution at 90'+2'

Statistics

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20 Fouls 15
3 Yellow Cards 0
0 Red Cards 0
3 Offsides 6
5 Corner Kicks 1
3 Saves 3
49 Possession 51
14 SHOTS 8
4 ON GOAL 5
0.3 On Target % 0.6
0 Penalty Goals 0
0 Penalty Kicks Taken 0
264 Accurate Passes 304
338 Passes 381
0.8 Pass Completion % 0.8
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 1
6 Effective Tackles 8
11 Tackles 12
0.5 Tackle % 0.7
0 Interceptions 0
0 Effective Clearances 0
13 Clearances 34

Game Information

Competition: Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying

Venue: Ohene Djan Stadium
Location: Accra, Ghana

AFCON Qualifying Standings

# TEAM GP GD PTS
1 Morocco 2 +4 6
2 Gabon 2 0 3
3 Niger 2 -1 3
4 Lesotho 2 -3 0
Full Standings

Line-Ups

NIG Niger (4-2-3-1)

No. Name
22 Mahamadou Tanja Djibo (GK)
3 Oumar Sako
13 Mohamed Abdouramane
2 Rahim Alhassane
24 Aboubacar Camara
12 Ousseini Soumaila Badamassi
6 Youssouf Alio Oumarou
14 Mohamed Ali Camara
7 Daniel Sosah
11 Mohamed Djibo Wonkoye
9 Kairou Amoustapha
Niger Substitutes:
Najeeb Yakubu, Issiaka Kanta, Alhabib Hassane, Yacouba Magagi, Mamane Sabo, Amadou Sabo, Hassane Adamou, Ibrahim Sani Halliru, Abiboulaye Hainikoye, Victorien Adebayor, Hamza Aboubacar Issa, Harouna Ibrahim.

LES Lesotho (5-4-1)

No. Name
16 Sekhoane Moerane (GK)
20 Thabo Makhele Yellow Card
21 Rethabile Mokokoane Yellow Card
19 Mohlomi Makhetha
3 Katleho Koeana
8 Itumeleng Falene
10 Lehlohonolo Fothoane Yellow Card
4 Tsepo Toloane
18 Tsepang Sefali
11 Neo Mokhachane
9 Sera Motebang
Lesotho Substitutes:
Leluma Mofoka, Koketso Kharajane, Motlomelo Mkhwanazi, Tholang Makuru, Mosoeu Seahlolo, Bakuena Ramakatsa, Thabo Lesaoana, Molefi Kuzaya Kulehile, Thabo Mafatle, Thabang Malane, Teboho Letsema.

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