Gabon dominated possession but could not break through a well-organised Lesotho defence as the sides went into half-time level at 0-0 in their third Group A match of the CAN 2027 qualifiers.
Denis Bouanga and his team-mates controlled 67% of the ball, compared with 33% for Lesotho, and created sustained pressure during the opening period. Their attacking efforts produced five corners, but Gabon lacked the necessary precision in the final moments.
Lesotho defended compactly to withstand Gabon’s pressure and also looked to threaten on the counter-attack. The visitors were caught offside twice as they attempted to make the most of openings behind the Gabon defence.
The intensity of the contest was also reflected in Lesotho’s two yellow cards.
Everything remains to be decided in the second half, with neither side able to find the breakthrough before the interval.
