Malawi face Lesotho in the COSAFA Cup 2025 opener at Toyota Stadium, Bloemfontein in Group A on 4 June 2025.
Match Info
Match: Malawi vs Lesotho
Competition: COSAFA Cup 2025 – Group A
Date: Thursday, 5 June 2025
Venue: Toyota Stadium, Bloemfontein
Kickoff: 15:00 CAT
Malawi vs Lesotho Preview
Malawi enter this year’s COSAFA Cup with strong pedigree and aspirations of a deep run in the tournament. Their squad blends experienced campaigners with new talent.
Lesotho, looking to spring a surprise, have focused on improving tactical organisation and finishing in the build-up to this opening game.
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Recent Form
Malawi Form Guide and Results
Form Guide: L-W-L-L-W
- 11 May – vs South Africa – L 0-2
- 3 May – vs South Africa – W 1-0
- 24 Mar – vs Tunisia – L 0-2
- 20 Mar – vs Namibia – L 0-1
- 8 Mar – vs Comoros – W 2-0
Lesotho Form Guide and Results
Form Guide: D-L-W-L-L
- 25 Mar – vs Rwanda – D 1-1
- 21 Mar – vs South Africa – L 0-2
- 28 Dec – vs Angola – W 1-0
- 21 Dec – vs Angola – L 0-2
- 18 Nov – vs Morocco – L 0-7
Malawi vs Lesotho: Head-to-Head Record
Malawi and Lesotho have met several times, with most encounters ending closely. Malawi hold a slight edge historically.
- 14 Jul 2023 – Malawi 1–1 Lesotho (COSAFA Cup)
- 25 Feb 2023 – Malawi 1–1 Lesotho (Friendly)
- 6 Jul 2022 – Lesotho 2–1 Malawi (COSAFA Cup)
- 11 Nov 2017 – Malawi 1–1 Lesotho (Friendly)
- 8 Aug 1970 – Lesotho 1–2 Malawi (Friendly)
Last 5 H2H Matches Summary: Malawi W2, D2, L1 (last 5)
Players to Watch
Malawi: Gabadinho Mhango – A seasoned striker with 18 international goals. Crucial for Malawi’s attack. – An influential attacker with a sharp eye for goal.
Lesotho: Jane Thabantso – Lesotho’s top scorer and most-capped player, leading the line with experience. – A key midfielder capable of creating chances and disrupting play.
Upcoming COSAFA Cup 2025 Group Stage Fixtures
Malawi
- 8 June – vs Namibia
- 10 June – vs Angola
Lesotho
- 8 June – vs Angola
- 10 June – vs Namibia
Group Stage Fixtures – COSAFA Cup 2025
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- 5 June – Malawi vs Lesotho
- 5 June – Angola vs Namibia
- 8 June – Angola vs Lesotho
- 8 June – Namibia vs Malawi
- 10 June – Namibia vs Lesotho
- 10 June – Malawi vs Angola
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How to watch Malawi vs Lesotho in COSAFA CUP 2025
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