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Africa Cup of Nations - Qualification Group Stage · 1
Niger crestNigerDLDL
2–1
FT
HT 2–0
Lesotho crestLesothoLDWDL
  • D. Sosah 38′
  • O. Sako 45′
  • S. Motebang 85′ (pen)
Accra Sports Stadium, Accra F. Duarte

Match report

Niger beat Lesotho 2-1 in Africa Cup of Nations - Qualification Group Stage · 1 at Accra Sports Stadium, Accra.

S. Motebang struck in the 85th minute for Lesotho.

Key takeaways

Late drama

S. Motebang struck in the 85th minute for Lesotho.

Timeline

Niger above · Lesotho below
  • ⚽D. SosahAssist: O. Badamassi38′
  • 40′Lehlohonolo Fothoane
  • ⚽O. SakoAssist: A. Wonkoye45′
  • 46′⇄T. SefaliT. Lesoaoana
  • 46′⇄I. FaleneT. Letsema
  • 49′Rethabile Mokokoane
  • 58′Thabo Makhele
  • 60′⇄M. MakhethaT. Malane
  • ⇄A. WonkoyeV. Adebayor64′
  • 75′⇄L. FothoaneT. Makuru
  • 75′⇄N. MokhachaneM. Kulehile
  • ⇄A. MohamedA. Sabo78′
  • ⇄K. AmoustaphaI. Harouna79′
  • 85′⚽S. Motebang (pen)
  • ⇄O. BadamassiM. Amadou Sabo90+2′
  • ⇄A. CamaraN. Yakubu90+2′

Match stats

● Niger● Lesotho
Possession 51%
49%
Expected goals (xG) 0
0
Shots 8
14
Shots on target 5
4
Shots inside the box 6
13
Corners 1
5
Accurate passes 304
261
Saves 3
3
Fouls 15
20
Offsides 6
3
Yellow cards 0
3
Red cards 0
0

Line-ups

Niger4-2-3-1
16 H. Abiboulaye
1 I. Boukary
18 Y. Diori
21 A. Hassane
5 M. Amadou Sabo
10 V. Adebayor
8 A. Sabo
19 H. Adamou
4 I. Halliru
25 N. Yakubu
17 I. Harouna
20 H. Aboubacar

Manager: Nabil Neghiz

Lesotho5-4-1
23 L. Mofoka
1 M. Seahlolo
2 M. Mkwanazi
17 T. Malane
12 T. Lesoaoana
5 T. Mafatle
7 T. Letsema
15 B. Ramakatsa
22 T. Makuru
14 M. Kulehile
13 K. Kharejane

Manager: Bob Mafoso

Top-rated players

Daniel SosahNiger · 90′ · 1 goal
8.3
Oumar SakoNiger · 90′ · 1 goal · 1 key passes
7.3
Amadou WonkoyeNiger · 64′ · 1 assist · 1 key passes
7.3
Djibrilla Kassali DjiboNiger · 90′
7.2
Mohamed AbdouramaneNiger · 90′
7.2
Sera MotebangLesotho · 90′ · 1 goal
7.2

Questions & answers

What was the score in Niger vs Lesotho?

Niger 2-1 Lesotho (half-time 2-0).

Where is Niger vs Lesotho played?

The match is played at Accra Sports Stadium, Accra.

Who is the referee for Niger vs Lesotho?

The appointed referee is F. Duarte.