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BANTU FC VS LIOLI FC: MATCH ANALYSIS

BANTU FC VS LIOLI FC: MATCH ANALYSIS

Football, Football News
Lioli FC enters this match in excellent form, sitting second in the Vodacom Premier League standings. After 13 matches, they have accumulated 29 points from 9 wins, 2 draws, and 2 losses, which came against LMPS FC and Matlama FC at Bambatha. They have scored 24 goals while conceding just 6, making them the team with the least goals conceded in the league and a goal difference of +18. Their last three matches include a 1-0 victory over LCS FC, a 3-0 win against Lijabatho FC, and a dominant 6-0 victory over Mzamane FC. Meanwhile, Bantu FC is also performing strongly and currently holds third place, just one point behind Lioli FC with a game in hand. After 12 matches, they have amassed 28 points from 9 wins, 1 draw, and 2 losses, which were against LDF FC and Lifofane FC. Bantu FC has...
BANTU FC CAPTAIN CALLS FOR SUPPORT AFTER LOSS TO LIOLI

BANTU FC CAPTAIN CALLS FOR SUPPORT AFTER LOSS TO LIOLI

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MASERU- Bantu Fc captain, Lindokuhle Phugulwa has urged supoorters to continue rallying behind the team after their 2-0 defeat to Lioli FC in a Premier League clash at Bambatha After the game Phungulwa promised fans that the team will work hard to ensure better results in the next match. "I can not promise a win in the next match butI promise that we will work hard to make our supporters happy. If they want to be happy they must come and support us because without them we are nothing" Phungulwa said. Looking ahead to their next game against the log leaders Matlama Fc, Phungulwa emphasised the need to correct the mistakes made. " During the week we will correct the mistakes we made today so that we don't repeat them. We always need to improve." he added Bantu Fc will face a t...
“WE CONCEDED GOALS WE COULD’VE AVOIDED,” RAMPETA

“WE CONCEDED GOALS WE COULD’VE AVOIDED,” RAMPETA

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MASERU - It was a woeful start of the year 2025 for rock-bottom dwellers of VPL standings, ACE Maseru. ACE conceded four goals in either half of the game to suffer a 8-1 loss at the hands of Bantu FC on Saturday. With only 11 players available for week match week 13, there was not even a single substitute on the bench. The 11 were forced to play the whole 90 minutes. However, the team manager reckoned that the eight-goal loss could have been avoided. Lekhooana Rampeta said that his side did not covert the chance they created; as such, they got punished in return. "It is a defeat, yes, but there are some positives to take from this game," Rampeta said in a post match comment. The off-the- field shenanigans continue to reflect on ACE Maseru's onfield performance. The...
LAPSE OF CONCENTRATION COST LCS THE GAME- SECKER

LAPSE OF CONCENTRATION COST LCS THE GAME- SECKER

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MASERU- Today LCS suffered their 6th loss of the season when LMPS FC downed them by a goal to nil. The head coach of losing side, Thabile Secker stated that lack of concentration cost them maximum points. "I think it's a lapse of concentration, because we were not consistent," he said. He also reckoned that christmas break also affected their play. "I doubt some the players fitness," he said, adding that now they have to start from zero. Numerous key players were not part of the match day squad. Some he said picked some knock while on national duty. Amongst them was Tankiso Chaba and Keketso Snyders "We have to play with available players, because they are also LCS players. Available players need to get the job done, we can't rely on some players while they are also avail...
MATCH PREVIEW : BANTU FC vs ACE MASERU FC

MATCH PREVIEW : BANTU FC vs ACE MASERU FC

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FORM AND PERFORMANCE Bantu FC, currently third on the Vodacom Premier League table, have had an impressive season so far. With 25 points from 11 games, they remain in contention for the top spot, boosted by a strong record of 8 wins, 1 draw, and 2 losses. Their potent attack has netted 31 goals while their solid defense has only conceded 11, resulting in a goal difference of +20. In contrast, Ace Maseru FC are at the bottom of the table (16th), having collected just 3 points from 12 games. They are yet to register a win this season, with their record standing at 3 draws and 9 losses. They have scored only 9 goals while conceding 35, giving them a goal difference of -26. HEAD TO HEAD RECORDS Bantu FC have dominated past encounters against Ace Maseru FC. Last season, Bantu secure...
LIOLI FC VS MZAMANE FC MATCH PREVIEW

LIOLI FC VS MZAMANE FC MATCH PREVIEW

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FORM AND PERFORMANCE Lioli fc comes into this week 13 Vodacom Premier League match with a strong performance record. Currently second on the log with 26 points, they have achieved 8 wins, 2draws and 2losses with a goal difference of +12.Thier defence is the best in the league, conceding only 6 goals in 12 matches. In their last three games, they defeated Lijabatho FC 3-0, lost narrowly 1-0 to log leaders Matlama Fc and they won 1-0 over LCS FC. Mzamane Fc on the other hand, is struggling in their debut Premier Leaguer Season. They sit second-to-last on the log (15th) with just 3 points from 1 win, no draws and 11 losses, and a goal difference of -34. Their recent form included a 1-0 loss to Machokha Fc, a 1-0 win over Ace Maseru Fc and a 3-0 loss to Matlama Fc. With just 6 goals scor...
Bukayo Saka injury: Arsenal winger ruled out for ‘many weeks’ with hamstring strain sustained in Crystal Palace victory

Bukayo Saka injury: Arsenal winger ruled out for ‘many weeks’ with hamstring strain sustained in Crystal Palace victory

Football, Intermational Football
Bukayo Saka came off injured during Arsenal's 5-1 win over Crystal Palace on Saturday; the England winger limped off in the first half and was seen leaving Selhurst Park on crutches; Arsenal have also lost forward Raheem Sterling to an injury sustained in training last Friday Saka limped off in the 24th minute of Arsenal's game at Crystal Palace on Saturday and while the Gunners went on to win 5-1, the victory was marred by the injury to the England winger, who left the stadium on crutches. "It's not looking good, he's going to be out for many weeks," Arteta said in a press conference on Monday. "I cannot be too specific because I do not know but it's going to be many weeks. "He was gutted. You can tell that he's not been injured because he's been really emotional and down ...
LIJABATHO UNDERMINED BOKAMOSO – SEBILO RECKONS

LIJABATHO UNDERMINED BOKAMOSO – SEBILO RECKONS

Football, Women's League
MASERU- Despite coming out as 2-1 victors over Bokamoso C. Ladies, Lijabatho Ladies assistant coach was adamant that they could have done better. Sekake Sebilo believes that had they not undermined their opponent, they could have played better and scored more goals. “Our players came into game with an attitude, undermining Bokamoso,” Sebilo said after their victory. “Their mentality was negative, and they dropped their game to the level of Bokamoso,” he continued. Lijabatho took an early lead and went to the break with a 1-0 lead. Three minutes into the second half, they doubled their lead. Bokamoso pulled one back just moments before the 70th minute from a well taken free kick, and that is when Lijabatho started to panic, making several unnecessary mistakes. But their effor...
K4L WOMEN EYES TOP SPOT

K4L WOMEN EYES TOP SPOT

Football, Women's League
MASERU- Unbeaten in their Super League matches, Kick4Life Women will be looking to stretch their winning run to 7 games tomorrow when they take on LMPS Ladies. Tied on 18 points with the log leaders LDF Ladies, the Europeans are second on the log. The two are separated by goals difference. Tomorrow K4L takes on LMPS Ladies for catch-up encounter that will be played at PTC Ground. A mere draw in this one guarantees the top spot for K4L, and a win ensures a three-point lead on the top of Lesotho Women Super League standings. Having beaten LDF Ladies earlier this month, K4L will be hoping to maintain their winning run and end the year on a high. LMPS Ladies on the other hand will also be out for maximum points to also maintain their top 4 position. They are fourth on the log wi...
LIKUENA READY FOR ANGOLA

LIKUENA READY FOR ANGOLA

Football, Intermational Football
MASERU- The final national is faced with a tough Angola challenge this Saturday in the Champions of African Nations (CHAN) in Durban. With the final squad selected, a few changes have been made. Matlama goalie has made a cut into the senior national side at the expense of Motlatsi Sebapala. He also said that the return of Jane Thabants’o into the national team is a very good big boost to the team. He also said that despite his age, he has played a pivotal role in his Matlama and that the national team needs his experience. Jane replaces Lemohang Lints’a who sustained an injury while on national duty. Moreover the leading league goal scorer Lehlohonolo Fothoane is also nursing a mild knock that the team doctor believes will be fine by Thursday. His teammate Hlompho Kalake also came...