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Wednesday's Cosafa Cup joint preview: Lesotho target Botswana scalp, Zimbabwe and Zimbabwe renew rivalry

Lesotho will square off with Botswana in the first semifinal of the Cosafa Cup on Wednesday evening.

Likuena secured their place in the last four after defeating Uganda's Cranes 3-2 on penalties, following a 0-0 stalemate, over the weekend.

Their hopes of winning the tournament for the first time are still alive, having reached the final once in the history of the competition.

Stand-in coach Marai Mpitsa will be keen to guide Likuena to the final for the first time since 2000, with head coach Moses Maliehe absent.

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Meanwhile, Botswana reached the semifinal after defeating tournament hosts South Africa 5-4 on penalties, following a 2-2 draw over the weekend.