Lesotho vs Zimbabwe preview

In the upcoming Hollywoodbets COSAFA Women’s Championship match, Mehalalitoe, Lesotho’s national women’s team, is set to face Zimbabwe in a critical Group D encounter at Madibaz stadium on Sunday afternoon.

With only three teams in the group, the stakes are particularly high as any loss or even two draws could significantly diminish hopes for semi-final qualification.

Mehalalitoe heads into this matchup needing a win to keep their tournament aspirations alive, while Zimbabwe, having suffered a 1-0 loss to Mozambique in their opening game, faces an uphill battle even if they win.

Mehalalitoe, under the new leadership of head coach Shalane Lehohla, arrives with a fresh outlook and a revamped line-up that features ten new players.

This restructured squad brings a mix of seasoned veterans and emerging talent aiming to improve on last year’s results, where they fell in all their group-stage matches, including a tight 1-0 loss to Zimbabwe. Key players like Royal AM players Mosili Motšoeneng and Litšeoane Maloro bringing experience from abroad, Mehalalitoe has bolstered their competitive edge.

Group D log

POS	TEAM	MP	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	PTS
1.	Mozambique	1	1	0	0	1	0	1	3
2.	Lesotho	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
3.	Zimbabwe	1	0	0	1	0	1	-1	0

 

The game plan will likely see Lesotho focusing on aggressive pressing, ball control, and disciplined defence. Veteran defenders, including Ntsatsi Khakanyo, are expected to bring stability to the backline, while the team looks to create attacking opportunities through a balanced and cohesive approach.

Zimbabwe, on the other hand, aims to build on their past success against Lesotho, though they face a transformed and motivated side.

This high-stakes game promises to be a tightly contested battle as Mehalalitoe seeks to turn the tide against a familiar rival and take a crucial step forward in this year’s COSAFA Women’s Championship.

Tlalane Phahla