Nees has managed just two wins

Zimbabwe's World Cup Qualifiers campaign ended in disappointment after a last-gasp 1–0 defeat to Lesotho at Peter Mokaba Stadium on Sunday.

The heartbreaking loss saw the Warriors finish their Group C campaign as the only team without a win, capping off a frustrating run for Coach Michael Nees and his charges.

Nees made several changes to the line-up that faced South Africa on Friday, resting captain Marvellous Nakamba and first-choice goalkeeper Washington Arubi. Elvis Chipezeze started in goal, while Jonah Fabisch filled in for Nakamba in midfield. Walter Musona, Bill Antonio, Emmanuel Jalai, and Brendon Galloway also returned to the starting eleven.

The opening half offered little to cheer for either side, with clear chances few and far between. Zimbabwe's plans were further disrupted when Gerald Takwara was forced off early following a head injury, replaced by Godknows Murwira.

In search of more control, Nees brought on Nakamba for Fabisch in the second half, later introducing Khama Billiat and Daniel Msendami for Musona and Tawanda Chirewa, respectively.

Msendami nearly turned hero in the 88th minute when he missed a golden chance to put the Warriors in front. That miss proved costly, as Lesotho snatched victory deep into stoppage time through Hlompo Kalake, who fired past Chipezeze in the 93rd minute.

The result piles more pressure on Nees, who has managed just two wins - both against Namibia - since taking over in July. With no victories in the qualifiers and morale at a low ebb, questions are likely to be asked about the Warriors' direction ahead of future international fixtures.