Effectively as a dead rubber match in Group C, Lesotho and Zimbabwe will lock horns in their final CAF Fifa World Cup qualifier at the Peter Mokaba Stadium on Monday evening.
Kick-off is at 6:00pm (CAT, GMT+2).
CURRENT FORM
As it stands, Lesotho will head into matchday 10 sitting in fifth place, while Zimbabwe occupy last spot in Group C.
Zimbabwe bagged their fifth point of their qualifying campaign last time out, as the Warriors jotted down an eventful 0-0 draw with South Africa on Friday.
Lesotho on the other hand, recorded their fourth loss in nine qualifiers played so far following their 2-1 result against Nigeria at the Peter Mokaba Stadium on Friday.
WHAT WAS SAID
Speaking after his side’s 0-0 draw with South Africa, Zimbabwe head coach Michael Nees lauded the Warriors’ ability to stick together as a unit.
“We showed what we said. We want to be fair sportsmen because of the importance of the Afcon and for many other reasons. I think we showed that we are a team, a real team that sticks together,” Nees said.
"I was impressed especially after the red card how we were fighting to the limit and with a little bit of luck we would have almost won the game.
"But we must also admit South Africa also played very strong and had their chances. Also a game between neighbours - I think it's a good draw.”
PLAYERS TO WATCH
Lesotho: Hlompho Kalake – Kalake managed to get his name on the scoresheet during his side’s 2-1 loss to Nigeria and will go into the next game with confidence in his stride. Whether as a starter or from the bench, Kalake is currently one of Lesotho’s best attacking weapons.
Zimbabwe: Khama Billiat – While Billiat recently returned from retirement, the former Mamelodi Sundowns and Kaizer Chiefs star will be eager to showcase that he still has fuel left in the tank. Billiat remains a goal threat en-route to goal, with his energetic running and vision.
