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LESOTHO FAILS TO QUALIFY FOR 2025 AFRICA CUP OF NATIONS

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...
LESOTHO BECOMES WORLD RUGBY FULL MEMBERS

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.
LIPHAKOE FC TO HOST MZAMANE FC IN A PREMIER LEAGUE CLASH

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

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...
BANTU COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER RESIGNS

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...
BANTU ROPES IN MOKHOTHU

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.
“THEY RESPECTED THE OPPONENT SO MUCH..” TSUTSULUPA

“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...
LIOLI AIMING TO STRETCH 100% WIN RATE

LIOLI AIMING TO STRETCH 100% WIN RATE

Breaking News
LIOLI AIMING TO STRETCH 100% WIN RATE Four wins in as many matches sees Lioli as the only team so far to maintain a 100% win rate so far this season. After two weeks of no premier league action, the defending champions will face off with Machokha FC on Sunday. On one hand, the visitors, Machokha come into this encounter with high spirits stemming from their goalless draw with LMPS FC last weekend. Lioli on the will be hoping to take off where they off before their somewhat lengthy break due to international break. They'll be seeking to add Machokha to their growing list of victims so far. Machokha will not be a walkover though, because according to their head coach, the team finally found the rhythm, after somewhat tough opening matches. The two sides face off at Bamba...
LIPHAKOE FC EARNS FIRST WIN OF THE SEASON AGAINST ACE MASERU: THEIR NEXT OPPONENT MATLAMA FC.

LIPHAKOE FC EARNS FIRST WIN OF THE SEASON AGAINST ACE MASERU: THEIR NEXT OPPONENT MATLAMA FC.

Breaking News, Football News, Vodacom Premier League
Liphakoe FC finally broke their winless streak, securing their first victory of the season with a 1-0 win over Ace Maseru. The game took place over the weekend at Ratjomose Ground, where Lehlohonolo Ts'ukulu scored the only goal in the second half to bring his team much-needed relief. This win marks a positive moment for Liphakoe after a challenging start to the season, with no wins in their previous five games. Currently, Liphakoe sits in 14th place on the league table with 3 points. Their next match is scheduled for Saturday, where they will face the log leaders, Matlama FC, at PTC Ground. With new confidence from their recent victory, Liphakoe hopes to put up a strong performance against the top team in the league. Fans are eager to see if Liphakoe can carry this momentum forwa...
WARRIORS DEMOLISH SPEARS

WARRIORS DEMOLISH SPEARS

Econet Rugby League, Rugby News
MASERU- It Maseru Warriors' day to feast off of NUL Spears this past Saturday in the Econet Rugby League. Spears had hosted Warriors with their men and women teams at Scholasticate, Roma. Warriors Ladies started out by defeating the hosts Spears Ladies by 10-0 ahead of the men's main event. The curtain raising match was only a fraction of what would later happen in the 15-aside men's game. When Warriors eventually faced off with Spears in the main event, it was tries and convertions in abundance. The visitors very much dominated the first, ending it leading by a massive 34 to 0. Spears was faced with a mission almost impossible by coming back from 34 in the second half. The second half score almost equalled that of the first half. Warriors bagged an easy 77-0 vi...