Lesotho Hold Benin In A Goalless Encounter

Lesotho and Benin failed to capitalize on their numerous chances as they played out to a 0-0 draw in a 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier played at Sesoto Stadium in Maseru.

Nkoto Masoabi should have given Likuena the lead in the 12th minute but the striker blasted over from close range.

Steve Mouine came close for Squirrels in the 18th minute, the attacker did well to create space for himself before firing an effort narrowly wide.

Poor finishing was a determining factor which saw both sides go into the half time break with the score level at 0-0.

Michael Pote came close to giving Benin the lead 10 minutes after the half time break but his effort from distance was palmed away by Sekhoane Moerane.

Jodel Dossou squandered an opportunity at after the hour mark, the midfielder was picked out by Kiki but managed to blast over from 12-yards out.

Tsepo Seturumane then passed up a chance to give Lesotho the lead in the 74th minute as he headed wide of the mark from point-blank range.

Allagbe came to Benin’s rescue in the 82nd minute, the shot-stopper pulled off a fine save to keep out Bokang Sello’s stinging effort from distance.

Poor finishing in front of goal let both sides down on the night, as they both claimed a point.

Here’s how they lined up:

Lesotho: Sekhoane Moerane( Gk),Thabang Malane,Bokang Sello, Motlomelo Mkwanazi, Nkau Lerotholi ( Captain),Tsepo Toloane, Motebang Sera, Thabo Lesaoana, Nkoto Masoabi, Jane Tsotleho, Tsepo Seturumane