Africa Cup of Nations - Qual.
· Group Stage - 1
September 25, 2026 17:00
Accra Sports Stadium, Accra
Daniel Sosah
(ast. O. Badamassi)
38'
Oumar Sako
(ast. Amadou Wonkoye)
45'
(pen.)
85'
Sera Motebang
The ForzaPitch pre-match prediction gave Niger a 37% win probability (draw 31%, Lesotho 31%). The final result was Niger 2–1 Lesotho.
Match statistics
6
Total shots
2
5
Shots on target
4
51%
Possession
49%
1
Corners
5
17
Tackles
18
0
🟨 Yellow cards
1
Match Events
⚽Daniel Sosah
· ast. O. Badamassi
38'
40'
Lehlohonolo Fothoane
⚽Oumar Sako
· ast. Amadou Wonkoye
45'
45'
T. Lesaoana
/
T. Sefali
45'
Teboho Letsema
/
Itumeleng Kenneth Falene
49'
R. Mokokoana
58'
Thabo Makhele
60'
Thabang Malane
/
M. Makhetha
Amadou Wonkoye
/ Victorien Adebayor
64'
75'
Tholang Makuru
/
Lehlohonolo Fothoane
75'
Molefi Kuzaya Kulehile
/
neo mokhachane
Ali Mohamed
/ Amadou Sabo
78'
Kairou Amoustapha
/ H. Ibrahim
79'
85'
(pen.)
Sera Motebang⚽
Aboubacar Camara
/ Najeeb Yakubu
90'+2
O. Badamassi
/ Mamane Moustapha Amadou Sabo
90'+2
Pre-match prediction
37.21%
Niger ←
31.25%
X
31.55%
Lesotho
we assigned to the actual result (Niger)
37.21%
(low confidence)
Expected vs actual xG
Exp.
Actual
Δ
1.03
—
—
1.08
—
—
Lineups
22
64'
G
2
R. Alhassane
D
R. Alhassane
D
3
O. Sako
1 ⚽
D
O. Sako
1 ⚽
D
13
64'
D
24
A. Camara
D
A. Camara
D
6
64'
M
14
A. Muhammad
78'
M
A. Muhammad
78'
M
11
64'
M
12
O. Badamassi
1 👟
M
O. Badamassi
1 👟
M
9
Kairou Amoustapha
79'
M
7
Daniel Sosah
1 ⚽
F
Bench
21
Alhabib Hassane Abdou
D
8
Amadou Sabo
12'
M
19
H. Amadou
M
H. Amadou
M
5
M. Amadou Sabo
M
M. Amadou Sabo
M
25
N. Yakubu
D
N. Yakubu
D
16
64'
G
3
64'
D
21
64'
D
20
T. Makhele
D
T. Makhele
D
19
64'
D
8
64'
D
18
64'
M
10
64'
M
4
64'
M
11
Neo Mokhachane
75'
M
Neo Mokhachane
75'
M
9
64'
F
Best on the pitch
Daniel Sosah
F · Niger
7.97
1 ⚽
2 shots
· 15 pass
O. Sako
D · Niger
7.88
1 ⚽
1 shots
· 38 pass
O. Badamassi
M · Niger
7.70
1 👟
· 28 pass
F · Lesotho
7.36
· 9 pass
M · Lesotho
7.36
· 9 pass
M · Lesotho
7.36
· 9 pass
Niger — Player statistics
| Team | Pos | Min | Rating | ⚽ | 👟 | Shots | Pass | Acc% | Tck | YC | RC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G | 64 | 7.36 | — | — | 0 | 9 | 9% | 2 | — | — | |
| R. Alhassane | D | 90 | 6.47 | — | — | 0 | 39 | 32% | 0 | — | — |
| O. Sako | D | 90 | 7.88 | 1 | — | 1 | 38 | 30% | 0 | — | — |
| D | 64 | 7.36 | — | — | 0 | 9 | 9% | 2 | — | — | |
| A. Camara | D | 92 | 7.10 | — | — | 1 | 52 | 45% | 2 | — | — |
| M | 64 | 7.36 | — | — | 0 | 9 | 9% | 2 | — | — | |
| A. Muhammad | M | 78 | 6.46 | — | — | 0 | 55 | 46% | 2 | — | — |
| M | 64 | 7.36 | — | — | 0 | 9 | 9% | 2 | — | — | |
| O. Badamassi | M | 92 | 7.70 | — | 1 | 0 | 28 | 22% | 1 | — | — |
| Kairou Amoustapha | M | 79 | 6.17 | — | — | 1 | 12 | 9% | 1 | — | — |
| Daniel Sosah | F | 90 | 7.97 | 1 | — | 2 | 15 | 14% | 3 | — | — |
| Amadou Sabo | M | 12 | 6.60 | — | — | 1 | 5 | 5% | 0 | — | — |
Lesotho — Player statistics
| Team | Pos | Min | Rating | ⚽ | 👟 | Shots | Pass | Acc% | Tck | YC | RC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G | 64 | 7.36 | — | — | 0 | 9 | 9% | 2 | — | — | |
| D | 64 | 7.36 | — | — | 0 | 9 | 9% | 2 | — | — | |
| D | 64 | 7.36 | — | — | 0 | 9 | 9% | 2 | — | — | |
| T. Makhele | D | 90 | 5.94 | — | — | 1 | 48 | 38% | 0 | 1 | — |
| D | 64 | 7.36 | — | — | 0 | 9 | 9% | 2 | — | — | |
| D | 64 | 7.36 | — | — | 0 | 9 | 9% | 2 | — | — | |
| M | 64 | 7.36 | — | — | 0 | 9 | 9% | 2 | — | — | |
| M | 64 | 7.36 | — | — | 0 | 9 | 9% | 2 | — | — | |
| M | 64 | 7.36 | — | — | 0 | 9 | 9% | 2 | — | — | |
| Neo Mokhachane | M | 75 | 5.50 | — | — | 1 | 11 | 10% | 0 | — | — |
| F | 64 | 7.36 | — | — | 0 | 9 | 9% | 2 | — | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the final score of Niger vs Lesotho?
The final score was Niger 2–1 Lesotho.
What did the model predict before Niger vs Lesotho?
The model assigned 37% probability to a Niger win, 31% to a draw, and 31% to an Lesotho win.