The COSAFA match between Lesotho and Zambia will take place at King Zwelithini Stadium on Sunday at 9:30 pm IST.
On Sunday, the 2023 COSAFA Cup final will take place at the King Zwelithini Stadium, featuring Lesotho and defending champions Zambia, who have reached the final for the second time. Zambia, currently tied with Zimbabwe as the most successful nation in the tournament, will aim to secure their seventh title, setting a new record in the process.
Lesotho overcame their previous group-stage exits to reach the knockout stages of the COSAFA Cup. They secured victories over Mauritius and Mozambique before suffering a defeat to Angola. Despite the loss, Lesotho finished first in Group C and advanced to the semi-finals, where they defeated Malawi on penalties after a 1-1 draw. This marks only their second appearance in the COSAFA Cup final, with their previous final ending in defeat against Zimbabwe in 2000. In the upcoming final, Lesotho faces Zambia, a strong and experienced team in the tournament. Zambia has a remarkable record in recent meetings and is considered the favorites. Lesotho will aim to make history against the tough challenge they face on Sunday.
Zambia has been a dominant force in the COSAFA Cup, reaching the final four times in the last five years and winning the tournament twice. They were surprisingly eliminated in the group stages in 2021. This year, Zambia started with a 1-0 loss to Malawi but bounced back with wins over Comoros and Seychelles to finish second in Group B. In the semi-finals, they came from behind to defeat South Africa 2-1. With an impressive record, except for the opening-day loss, Zambia has won all but one of their seven competitive matches in 2023. They will now aim to clinch another COSAFA Cup title as they prepare for the final.
Lesotho probable starting lineup: Moerane, Rasethuntsa, Tseka, Makepe, Malane, Lesaoana, Lebokollane, Bereng, Sefali, Mokhachane, Thabantso
Zambia probable starting lineup: Mwansa, Chishimba, Kanguluma, Chabala, Mkandawire, Kangwanda, Kapumbu, Mashata, Moyela, Siankombo, Kampamba
Lesotho
| Opponents | Score |
| Malawi | 2-1 (W) |
| Angola | 2-4 (L) |
| Mozambique | 1-0 (W) |
| Mauritius | 2-0 (W) |
| Comoros | 0-1 (L) |
Zambia
| Opponents | Score |
| South Africa | 2-1 (W) |
| Seychelles | 4-2 (W) |
| Comoros | 2-1 (W) |
| Malawi | 0-1 (L) |
| Ivory Coast | 3-0 (W) |
| Result | Score |
| Zambia beat Lesotho | 2-0 |
| Zambia beat Lesotho | 3-1 |
| Lesotho beat Zambia | 2-1 |
| Zambia beat Lesotho | 3-2 |
| Zambia beat Lesotho | 4-0 |
The COSAFA League match between Lesotho and Zambia will take place at King Zwelithini Stadium on Sunday at 9:30 pm IST.
| Lesotho vs Zambia | Key Details |
| Date | July 16 (Lesotho) |
| Venue | King Zwelithini Stadium |
| Kickoff time in Lesotho | 6:00 pm (Sunday) |
| Kickoff time in Zambia | 6:00 pm (Sunday) |
| Kickoff time in India | 9:30 pm (Sunday) |
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