Month: November 2024

Nov172024 by adminNo Comments

MZAMANE FC HEADCOACH BLAMES POOR OFFICIATING FOR A LOSS TO LIPHAKOE

MASERU-Mzamane Fc head coach Liteboho Ramantsoe expressed his frustration with the referees following their 2-1 loss to Liphakoe Fc in a Vodacom premier league match at Ratjomose on Saturday. In a post-match interview, coach Ramantsoe accused the referees of unfair decisions that cost his team the game “Our player was kicked by Liphakoe Fc ‘s goalkeeper and the referee ignored it. Also, Liphakoe scored an own goal but the referee called it offside so we have no control over such decisions. The people on yellows shirts [referees] are doing this on purpose.” He said Despite the loss the coach praised his team’s performance “Our performance was good today, we controlled the game and created many chances but the referees failed us. Even if you play well you cannot win the game if the ref...

Nov172024 by adminNo Comments

NKHASI SATISFIED WITH VICTORY DESPITE 5 NATIONAL CALL-UPS

Football, Women's League

Berea Ladies head coach, Lehloenya Nkhasi, commended her team for their 5:0 triumph over Thaba Tseka Ladies in the Lesotho Women’s Super League on Sunday at Bambatha Stadium. The victory was particularly impressive as the team played without five players, who are currently with the national under-20 squad. In his post-match remarks, Nkhasi expressed satisfaction with the result:"I played against Thaba Tseka Ladies. It was a good game. We needed to play even though we had five players with the national team, but I wanted to give others the opportunity to play, and they took their chances. Today, we needed a win because we hadn’t won yet. This win gives us motivation going forward. I am happy for the win, even though the performance was not that good, but we take it." Discussing the su...

Nov172024 by adminNo Comments

MAQALIKA PRAISES TEAMMATE, MAKHETHA

Football, Vodacom Premier League

MASERU- LMPS FC's defensive partnership of Makhetha Makhetha and Reitumetse Maqalika also stood out this past Saturday when they downed Matlama by 3-2. In a post match interview, Maqalika who started the match as a captain in the absence of Basia Makepe, sang his teammate Makhetha praises. The two made up the central defence of Simunye. Makhetha started the gane ahead of the Makepe and Lerotholi. However, Maqalika said that they did wonderfully well, regardless. "I want to congratulate him (Makhetha) for the good game he had," Maqalika said. "In this team, we are very big on support. Support will take one out of their comfortzone and that helps one grow in football as long as they have the support they need," he said. He also said that going into the next games, the team ...

Nov152024 by adminNo Comments

LESOTHO FAILS TO QUALIFY FOR 2025 AFRICA CUP OF NATIONS

Intermational Football

Bokang Malaka MASERU-Lesotho’s hope of qualifying for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) has come to an end. Despite winning 1-0 against the Central African Republic (CAR) at Toyota Stadium in Bloemfontein, they finished third in Group B, with Gabon taking the final qualifying spot. In a post-match interview, Lesotho’s coach, Leslie Notsi, shared his thoughts on the team’s performance and their journey in the qualifiers. “We have been improving, but not winning games. This match was an opportunity to get maximum points and to give our supporters something to cheer about. Most importantly, it was a chance for our young players to gain international exposure, and we are satisfied with the points we got,” he said. The coach also spoke about the experience of playing in Bloemfonte...

Nov142024 by adminNo Comments

LESOTHO BECOMES WORLD RUGBY FULL MEMBERS

Breaking News, International Rugby, Rugby

MASERU- Lesotho has upgraded to full membership of the world governing body of rugby after years of trying to meet the necesaary criteria. This happened today at the World Rugby Interim Meeting of Council in Dublin, Ireland. Spokesperson of the Federation of Rugby Lesotho, Morapeli Motaung confirmed the news. "This news means that the hard work that we have put in has finally paid off," Motaung explained. He also said that this momentous occassion 100% for Lesotho's rugby came with 100% votes. Lesotho was just an Associate Member of World Rugby. Full membership means that now Lesotho is entitled to World Rugby programmes and technical support. He also stated that they had put in their application over a decade ago, in 2013.

Nov132024 by adminNo Comments

LIPHAKOE FC TO HOST MZAMANE FC IN A PREMIER LEAGUE CLASH

Breaking News

MASERU- Liphakoe Fc will face Mzamane Fc in a crucial Vodacom Premier League match this Saturday at Ratjomose at 13:00 hours. Both teams have struggled this season and will be hoping to grab a win in this game. Mzamane Fc is currently at the bottom of the league table with 0 points after 7 games, having lost every match so far. They have scored 3 goals which 1 against Lifofane Fc and 2 against Linare Fc but conceded 26 goals. Liphakoe Fc on the other hand sits in 14th place with 3 points from 7games. They have won 1 game, a victory against ACE Maseru Fc with Lehlohonolo Ts’ukulu scoring the only goal. Both teams have had trouble with scoring and defending with Liphakoe managing to score 4 goals and conceding 16. Mzamane Fc is still searching for their first win or draw of the season....

Nov122024 by adminNo Comments

LIOLI FC‘S WINNING STREAK HALTED BY MACHOKHA FC, TOUGH GAME AHEAD AGAINST LDF FC.

Football News

MASERU-Lioli Fc ‘s winning run in the 2024/2025 Vodacom Premier League came to an end as they were held to a goalless draw by Machokha Fc at Bambatha ground on Sunday afternoon. This game marked Lioli Fc’s fifth game of the season, and despite having the upper hand in the previous games they could not secure a win. Lioli fc was also without their key striker, Teboho Masuoane who suffered and injury during the national team training. Lioli Fc currently stands third on the league table with just 13 points trailing Matlama Fc the current log leaders with 15 points, and Bantu Fc who are in the second place with 13 points. With a game in hand along-side Bantu Fc, Lioli Fc‘s season so far includes four wins, a draw and no losses. They have shown an impressive form, scoring seven goals and con...

Nov112024 by adminNo Comments

BANTU COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER RESIGNS

Football

Bantu FC has announced that their Communications and Marketing Manager, Mr. Pule Mosoatsi, has resigned from his position, effective immediately. The club shared that Mr. Mosoatsi decided to step down due to the challenges of balancing his role with other work commitments. During his time with Bantu FC, Mr. Mosoatsi played a key role in building the club's brand. The club expressed deep appreciation for his hard work, dedication, and the positive impact he has made. His skills and contributions will be missed by the team. Although he is leaving his position, Mr. Mosoatsi has offered his support during the transition period and beyond, if needed. The club thanked him for this gesture and his continued dedication. Fans and supporters are encouraged to join Bantu FC in expressing gra...

Nov112024 by adminNo Comments

BANTU ROPES IN MOKHOTHU

Football News

Mosholi "Shoes" Mokhothu has joined the technical team of Bantu FC as a second assistant coach.He joins the head coach of the team James Madidilane and his now first assistant, Kabelo Malapane. Mokhothu will be with "A Mats'o Matebele" until the end of the season. The possibility to extend his stay at Bantu might be his performance during the course of his contract.

Nov112024 by adminNo Comments

“THEY RESPECTED THE OPPONENT SO MUCH..” TSUTSULUPA

Breaking News, Football, Football News, Vodacom Premier League

MASERU- Subsequent to Liphakoe's 3-1 loss at the hands of Matlama, their head coach Thabo Tsutsulupa said that his players were just too respectful to their opponents. Matlama scored all the three goals in the first half courtesy of Relebohile Matsepe, Malefetsane Tamako and Jane Thabants'o. This is where the winners buried the games, since the second 45 minutes was goalless for Matlama. However, Liphakoe scored their consolation goal in the second half, and did not concede anymore goals. "I think they respected the opponent so much in the first half," Tsutsulupa said after the game. "In the second half we had to alternate our plan and get the other winger to defend. "The second half plan was better, far better," he continued. On the other hand, Matlama head coach Hale...