AFCON 2019 Qualifiers (Group L Table Standings after round four):
- Uganda – 10 Points
- Tanzania – 5 Points
- Cape Verde – 4 Points
- Lesotho – 2 Points
Lesotho Likuena national head coach Moses Maliehe says his charges still have a realistic chance of qualification to the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) finals in Cameroon.
Maliehe disclosed to Kawowo Sports that the Likuena (the Crocodiles) can still qualify to the Total Africa Cup of Nations in 2019 that will be hosted in Cameroon despite not picking a win in the four matches played so far;
Yes. Mathematically, we still have a chance to qualify to the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations tournament. This is only if we win two of our remaining games and pray the other results go in our favour.
Lesotho Likuena suffered two back to back losses at the hands of Uganda Cranes, falling 3-0 away and 2-0 away.
Maliehe, a former Lesotho U-20 head coach admits Uganda was the better side over the two legs and will definitely pick crucial lessons from the two losses.
Uganda Cranes were the better side in Kampala and Maseru. But, the focus remains we shall learn from the mistakes conducted when we host Tanzania and play Cape Verde away in the final games.
Lesotho technical bench rung some changes from the side that lost 3-0 in Kampala when they took on the Cranes at their Setsoto stadium in Maseru.
Goalkeeper Likano Mputhi replaced Mohau Kuenane who had started in Kampala and first choice left back Sello Bokang, suspended for the first leg took over at the left wing back of the Crocodiles.
Lesotho technical team introduced Jane Tsotleho and Setho Moshoeshoe replace Kalake Hlompho and Tsepo Toloane respectively.
Uganda thus completed a double over the Southern Africa country following a 3-0 win last Saturday in Kampala.
Uganda Cranes will face Cape Verde next month at Namboole stadium on 17th November 2018 in a match Uganda only needs a draw to qualify for AFCON 2019 finals in Cameroon.
The Ugandan team traveled by a chartered flight from Entebbe to Maseru and back as secured by the Government.
Uganda now has 10 points, Tanzania (5), Cape Verde (4) and Lesotho remains on two.
How Lesotho Lined up against Uganda Cranes in Maseru:
Likano Mputhi (G.K), Mafa Moremoholo, Sello Bokang, Basia Makepe, Nkau Lerotholi, Tsepo Toloane, Kalake Hlompho, Bereng Tsoarelo, Sera Motebang, Khutlang Tumelo, Jane Thaba Ntso
Subs:
Mohau Kuenane (G.K), Samuel Khetsekile, Tseka Kopano, Jane Tsotleho, Setho Moshoeshoe, Seakhoa Thabo, Potloane Mabuti, Nkoto Masoabi
