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TERRIBLE FIRST ROUND FOR LINARE

TERRIBLE FIRST ROUND FOR LINARE

Football, Football News, Vodacom Premier League
MASERU- The Bob Maoso-led Linare Football Club has undergone a stretch of bad results in this first round of the 2024/25 season. With a win rate of just 39%, Linare has managed to win only 4 matches out of 11. Of which 6 out of these 11 matches were lost, and the Leribe-based side drew on one occasion. A run of poor results prompted the management of the team to firing their then assistant coach, Freeze Ntene, and was replaced by a league-winning coach, Molebatsi Mothobi. The window period is fast approaching, the coaches will want to add to the squad in an effort to rescue the team on their current dowmward spiralling. At the end of the year 2024, Linare has settled for 11th position. Not only has the team not been able to win games, they have also been struggling to score goa...
LIOLI BEATS LIJABATHO..AT LAST

LIOLI BEATS LIJABATHO..AT LAST

Football News, Vodacom Premier League
MASERU- Two goals in the first half and another one in the second half were enough for Lioli to finally down Lijabatho. The assistant coach of Mahala, as Lijabatho is commonly called, Mohale Mokoena said that the lossbtbey suffered at the hands of the defending champions is very disappointing. "We made elementary mistakes," Mokoena said after the match. "We conceded balls that we could have done better on. Really, we are very disappointed with the results," he said. Lijabatho had enjoyed a run of good results after axing Teele Nts'onyane as their head ciach. However, Mokoena believes that they could have done better today. "All we have to do is to go back, and play again. Otherwise, Lioli ..they deserved it, and well done to them," Mokoena concluded. On the other hand,...
“IT’S TIME TO RECLAIM DIGNITY OF BANTU,” MALAPANE

“IT’S TIME TO RECLAIM DIGNITY OF BANTU,” MALAPANE

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MASERU- It was a pivotal moment for Bantu FC this past weekend when they finally defeated LMPS FC in a league encounter after years of trying. In this six-goal thriller, LMPS went down 4-2, and the caretaker coach of the victors, Kabelo Malapane couldn't be more happier. "I told the players that the mentality of losing to LMPS must be completely eliminated," Malapane said. "In football, we don't work like that," he continued. Bantu had to come from a goal down to claim a goal-infested victory. "It is time to reclaim the dignity of Bantu Football Club. With the quality we have, I don't think any team will defeat us easily. "I'm not saying we'll not be defeated, but we won't be defeated easily," Malapane said. He also disclosed that he was afraid that the departure of Ja...
JANE THABANTS’O REFLECTS ON HARD FOUGHT VICTORY OVER LIOLI

JANE THABANTS’O REFLECTS ON HARD FOUGHT VICTORY OVER LIOLI

Football, Vodacom Premier League
Matlama FC captain, Jane Thabants'o, shared his thoughts after leading his team to a crucial 1-0 victory over Lioli FC in a Vodacom Premier League match held at Bambatha TTC on Saturday. The win marked a significant moment for Matlama, as they secured three vital points against a team they have struggled to beat in recent times. Speaking about the team's performance and his contribution to the decisive goal, Thabants'o said "We worked very hard to win this game, and we needed these three points, either in a good way or a painful way." Thabants'o played a key role in the goal that sealed the win for Matlama, showing his resilience despite concerns over his fitness. He had sustained an injury in the previous game, raising doubts about his availability for this match. Addressing t...
MAQALIKA PRAISES TEAMMATE, MAKHETHA

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

“THEY RESPECTED THE OPPONENT SO MUCH..” TSUTSULUPA

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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...
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.

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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...
A POINT AGAINST LMPS BOOSTS MACHOKHA

A POINT AGAINST LMPS BOOSTS MACHOKHA

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MASERU- Machokha FC played out to a goalless draw with LMPS FC on Saturday. Though, it was not maximum points they collected, the head Ts'epo Mokhele his team has finally found the rhythm. "We came to this game prepared because what happened (that LMPS relies on fullbacks) is what we anticipated," he said. "We managed to contain their fullbacks, that is why they couldn't hurt us. We managed to keep them in their own half," Mokhele continued. He was especially impressed with the strides the team has made so far this season, as compared to the previous ones. "By this time last season (after six games) we had no points; no win, maybe one draw," he said, explaining that this season things are looking up for them. Mokhele also disclosed that the team they have assembled this s...
CAN MZAMANE GET THIER FIRST WIN? LU FC CAPTAIN LEMOHANG LINTS’A IS NOT IN ACTION.

CAN MZAMANE GET THIER FIRST WIN? LU FC CAPTAIN LEMOHANG LINTS’A IS NOT IN ACTION.

Vodacom Premier League
Today, Mzamane FC has a big chance to turn their season around in the Vodacom Premier League as they face LU FC at Ratjomose Stadium at 15:00. Mzamane FC is still looking for their first win after losing all their games this season. However, today they face LU FC, a team closer to their level, giving them a chance to secure a victory. LU FC, however, will be without their captain and star player, Lemohang Lints’a, who is away with the national team preparing for a match against Namibia. Lints’a has been a key player for LU FC, scoring 3 of the team’s 8 goals this season after just five games. Lints'a 's absence could be a major setback for LU FC, as he has led the team’s attack and been crucial to their performance. With LU FC missing their captain, Mzamane FC might see an oppo...