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| Coach = [[Leslie Notši]]
| Coach = [[Leslie Notši]]
| Captain = [[Sekhoane Moerane]]
| Captain = [[Sekhoane Moerane]]
| Most caps = [[Jane Thabantso]] (87)
| Most caps = [[Jane Thabantso]] (88)
| Top scorer = [[Jane Thabantso]] (15)
| Top scorer = [[Jane Thabantso]] (15)
| Home Stadium = [[Setsoto Stadium]]
| Home Stadium = [[Setsoto Stadium]]
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| 2ndRegional cup best =
| 2ndRegional cup best =
| 3rdRegional name = [[COSAFA Cup]]
| 3rdRegional name = [[COSAFA Cup]]
| 3rdRegional cup apps = 19
| 3rdRegional cup apps = 22
| 3rdRegional cup first = [[1997 COSAFA Cup|1997]]
| 3rdRegional cup first = [[1997 COSAFA Cup|1997]]
| 3rdRegional cup best = Runners-up ([[2000 COSAFA Cup|2000]])
| 3rdRegional cup best = Runners-up ([[2000 COSAFA Cup|2000]], [[2023 COSAFA Cup|2023]])
| medaltemplates =
| medaltemplates =
{{MedalCompetition|[[COSAFA Cup]]}}
{{MedalCompetition|[[COSAFA Cup]]}}
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The '''Lesotho National Football Team, also known as LNFT''' represents [[Lesotho]] in Men's international [[association football|Association Football]] and is governed by the [[Lesotho Football Association]].
The '''Lesotho national football team''', also known as '''LNFT''', represents [[Lesotho]] in men's international [[association football]] and is governed by the [[Lesotho Football Association]].

==History==

Following Lesotho's independence from the [[United Kingdom]] in 1966, the [[Lesotho Football Association]] was created, and later, the Lesotho national football team, which played its first match on 7 August 1970 against [[Malawi national football team|Malawi]], where Lesotho won 2-1.

Lesotho participated in its first World Cup qualifiers, for the [[1974 FIFA World Cup qualification (CAF)|1974 tournament]], drawing 0–0 against [[Zambia national football team|Zambia]] at home before losing 1–6 in the second leg and getting eliminated. Lesotho was also eliminated in the [[1974 African Cup of Nations qualification|first round]] of qualifying for the [[1974 African Cup of Nations|1974 AFCON]], losing 1–5 to [[Mauritius national football team|Mauritius]] after a 0–0 draw in the first leg. Lesotho faced [[Mauritius national football team|Mauritius]] again in their next attempt to [[1980 African Cup of Nations qualification|qualify for 1980 AFCON]], losing on [[Away goals rule|away goals]]. In [[1982 African Cup of Nations qualification|qualifying for the 1982 tournament]], Lesotho lost 3–7 on aggregate to [[Mozambique national football team|Mozambique]]. Lesotho then faced [[Guinea national football team|Guinea]] in the [[1982 FIFA World Cup qualification (CAF)|1982 World Cup first qualification round]], losing 4–2 on aggregate.

Lesotho won their first ever qualification tie during the [[1994 African Cup of Nations qualification|1994 AFCON qualifiers]], beating [[Botswana national football team|Botswana]] 4–0 on aggregate, with all four goals coming in the second leg in Botswana. With this victory they entered the group stage of qualifying, managing to draw against [[Kenya national football team|Kenya]] (2–2), [[DR Congo national football team|Zaire]] (1–1), and [[Mozambique national football team|Mozambique]] (1–1) at home, but losing all three away fixtures to finish bottom of the group.

Lesotho withdrew from the [[1996 African Cup of Nations qualification|1996 AFCON qualification]] and was subsequently banned from the next tournament therefore next entered the [[2000 African Cup of Nations qualification|2000 AFCON qualifiers]], losing in the first round to [[Mauritius national football team|Mauritius]]. Lesotho qualified for the [[1999 COSAFA Cup]] after beating [[Namibia national football team|Namibia]] 1–0, but lost to eventual winners [[Angola national football team|Angola]] 0–1 in the quarter-finals. The following year Lesotho produced their best ever finish at the [[2000 COSAFA Cup]], only qualifying for the tournament via disciplinary record. They beat [[Zambia national football team|Zambia]] 3–1 on penalties before scoring two late goals against [[Angola national football team|Angola]] in the semi-finals to win 2–1. In the final they lost 3–0 twice across two legs to [[Zimbabwe national football team|Zimbabwe]] to finish as runners-up.


==Results and fixtures==
==Results and fixtures==
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|goals2 =
|goals2 =
|stadium = [[FNB Stadium]]
|stadium = [[FNB Stadium]]
|location = [[Johannesburg]], [[South Africa]]
|location = [[Johannesburg]], South Africa
|attendance =
|attendance =
|referee =
|referee =
|report = https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2024/01/06/world/friendlies/mozambique/lesotho/4295950/
|report = https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2024/01/06/world/friendlies/mozambique/lesotho/4295950/
|result = l
|result = L
}}
}}
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|goals2 =
|goals2 =
|stadium = [[Lucas Moripe Stadium]]
|stadium = [[Lucas Moripe Stadium]]
|location = [[Pretoria]], [[South Africa]]
|location = [[Pretoria]], South Africa
|attendance =
|attendance =
|referee =
|referee =
|report = https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2024/01/11/world/friendlies/south-africa/lesotho/4295911/
|report = https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2024/01/11/world/friendlies/south-africa/lesotho/4295911/
|result = d
|result = D
}}
}}
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|round = [[2024 COSAFA Cup]]
|round = [[2024 COSAFA Cup]]
|date = 28 June
|date = 28 June
|time =
|time = 15:00
|team1 = {{fb-rt|LES}}
|team1 = {{fb-rt|LES}}
|score = 1–1
|score = 1–1
|team2 = {{fb|SEY}}
|team2 = {{fb|SEY}}
|goals1 =
|goals1 =
*[[Jane Thabantso|Thabantso]] {{goal|19}}
|goals2 =
|goals2 =
*[[Lorenzo Hoareau|Hoareau]] {{goal|69}}
|stadium = [[Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium]]
|stadium = [[Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium]]
|location = [[Gqeberha]]
|location = [[Gqeberha]], South Africa
|attendance =
|attendance =
|referee =
|referee =
|report = https://cosafa.com/draws-all-round-in-group-c-at-the-hollywoodbets-cosafa-cup/
|report =
|result = D
|result = D
}}
}}
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|time = 18:00
|time = 18:00
|team1 = {{fb-rt|NAM}}
|team1 = {{fb-rt|NAM}}
|score =
|score = 2–1
|team2 = {{fb|LES}}
|team2 = {{fb|LES}}
|goals1 =
|goals1 =
*[[Ivan Kamberipa|Kamberipa]] {{goal|38}}
*[[Bethuel Muzeu|Muzeu]] {{goal|69}}
|goals2 =
|goals2 =
*[[Neo Mokhachane|Mokhachane]] {{goal|54}}
|stadium = [[Isaac Wolfson Stadium]]
|stadium = [[Isaac Wolfson Stadium]]
|location = [[Gqeberha]]
|location = [[Gqeberha]], South Africa
|attendance =
|attendance =
|referee =
|referee =
|report = https://cosafa.com/angola-namibia-win-at-hollywoodbets-cosafa-cup-2024/
|report =
|result =
|result = L
}}
}}
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|round = [[2024 COSAFA Cup]]
|round = [[2024 COSAFA Cup]]
|date = 3 July
|date = 3 July
|time =
|time = 15:00
|team1 = {{fb-rt|LES}}
|team1 = {{fb-rt|LES}}
|score =
|score = 1–3
|team2 = {{fb|ANG}}
|team2 = {{fb|ANG}}
|goals1 =
|goals1 =
*[[Lehlohonolo Fothoane|Fothoane]] {{goal|26}}
|goals2 =
|goals2 =
*[[Depú]] {{goal|42|pen.}}
*[[Victor Pedro Nanque|Vidinho]] {{goal|63}}
*[[Miro (footballer)|Miro]] {{goal|90+5|pen.}}
|stadium = [[Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium]]
|stadium = [[Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium]]
|location = [[Gqeberha]]
|location = [[Gqeberha]], South Africa
|attendance =
|attendance =
|referee =
|referee =
|report = https://cosafa.com/semifinal-line-up-complete-at-hollywoodbets-cosafa-cup-2024/
|report =
|result =
|result = L
}}
}}


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==Players==
==Players==

{{update|reason=New squad announcement [https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=pfbid0sgLSddm8NxbBJQQCEehJG27unmTkq5rf2Tu43BAJkWRCx1tUpTEXwuNWdYQwaAiVl&id=100036004339885]|date=June 2024}}
===Current squad===
===Current squad===
The following players were selected for the [[exhibition match|friendly]] matches against [[Mozambique national football team|Mozambique]] and [[South Africa national football team|South Africa]] on 6 and 10 January 2024.<ref>{{cite web |title=Final Squad |url=https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=pfbid0Cqfx1ApFj1bqtcUDYGPdrnM3AwCD5e7WGVUYMZdCSj5gQJWVFhvG6Jt9DQEM74RYl&id=100036004339885 |website=Facebook |publisher=Lesotho Football Association}}</ref>
The following players were selected for the [[2024 COSAFA Cup]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Final Squad |url=https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=pfbid0sgLSddm8NxbBJQQCEehJG27unmTkq5rf2Tu43BAJkWRCx1tUpTEXwuNWdYQwaAiVl&id=100036004339885 |website=Facebook |publisher=Lesotho Football Association}}</ref>


''Caps and goals correct as of 6 January 2023, after the match against [[Mozambique national football team|Mozambique]].''
''Caps and goals correct as of 28 June 2024, after the match against [[Seychelles national football team|Seychelles]].''


{{nat fs g start}}
{{nat fs g start}}
{{nat fs g player|no=|pos=GK|name=[[Sekhoane Moerane]]|age={{bda|1997|9|18|df=y}}|caps=34|goals=1|club=[[Lesotho Mounted Police Service FC|Lesotho Mounted Police Service]]|clubnat=LES}}
{{nat fs g player|no=|pos=GK|name=[[Sekhoane Moerane]]|age={{bda|1997|9|18|df=y}}|caps=39|goals=1|club=[[Lesotho Mounted Police Service FC|Lesotho Mounted Police Service]]|clubnat=LES}}
{{nat fs g player|no=|pos=GK|name=[[Monaheng Ramalefane]]|age={{bda|1998|12|22|df=y}}|caps=4|goals=0|club=[[Matlama FC|Matlama]]|clubnat=LES}}
{{nat fs g player|no=|pos=GK|name=[[Tankiso Chaba]]|age={{bda|1995|12|27|df=y}}|caps=2|goals=0|club=[[Lesotho Correctional Services FC|Lesotho Correctional Services]]|clubnat=LES}}
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{{nat fs g player|no=|pos=GK|name=[[Ntsane Molise]]|age={{bda|1994|7|30|df=y}}|caps=0|goals=0|club=[[Linare FC|Linare]]|clubnat=LES}}
{{nat fs break}}
{{nat fs break}}
{{nat fs g player|no=|pos=DF|name=[[Motlomelo Mkhwanazi]]|age={{bda|1994|11|5|df=y}}|caps=35|goals=1|club=[[Bantu FC|Bantu]]|clubnat=LES}}
{{nat fs g player|no=|pos=DF|name=[[Motlomelo Mkhwanazi]]|age={{bda|1994|11|5|df=y}}|caps=38|goals=1|club=[[Bantu FC|Bantu]]|clubnat=LES}}
{{nat fs g player|no=|pos=DF|name=[[Bokang Sello]]|age={{bda|1994|8|8|df=y}}|caps=31|goals=0|club=[[Botswana Police XI SC|Police]]|clubnat=BOT}}
{{nat fs g player|no=|pos=DF|name=[[Rethabile Rasethuntsa]]|age={{bda|1994|11|22|df=y}}|caps=36|goals=1|club=[[Linare FC|Linare]]|clubnat=LES}}
{{nat fs g player|no=|pos=DF|name=[[Rethabile Rasethuntsa]]|age={{bda|1994|11|22|df=y}}|caps=30|goals=0|club=[[Linare FC|Linare]]|clubnat=LES}}
{{nat fs g player|no=|pos=DF|name=[[Thabang Malane]]|age={{bda|1997|6|10|df=y}}|caps=31|goals=0|club=[[African All Stars F.C.|African All Stars]]|clubnat=RSA}}
{{nat fs g player|no=|pos=DF|name=[[Rethabile Mokokoane]]|age={{bda|1996|4|6|df=y}}|caps=14|goals=1|club=[[Matlama FC|Matlama]]|clubnat=LES}}
{{nat fs g player|no=|pos=DF|name=[[Rethabile Mokokoane]]|age={{bda|1996|4|6|df=y}}|caps=15|goals=1|club=[[Matlama FC|Matlama]]|clubnat=LES}}
{{nat fs g player|no=|pos=DF|name=[[Rethabile Senkoto]]|age={{bda|1998|1|16|df=y}}|caps=12|goals=0|club=[[Lifofane F.C.|Lifofane]]|clubnat=LES}}
{{nat fs g player|no=|pos=DF|name=[[Thabo Matšoele]]|age={{bda|1993|5|23|df=y}}|caps=11|goals=0|club=[[Matlama FC|Matlama]]|clubnat=LES}}
{{nat fs g player|no=|pos=DF|name=[[Thabo Matšoele]]|age={{bda|1993|5|23|df=y}}|caps=6|goals=0|club=[[Matlama FC|Matlama]]|clubnat=LES}}
{{nat fs g player|no=|pos=DF|name=[[Thabo Makhele]]|age={{bda|1994|12|17|df=y}}|caps=4|goals=0|club=[[Chippa United F.C.|Chippa United]]|clubnat=RSA}}
{{nat fs g player|no=|pos=DF|name=[[Motete John Mohai]]|age={{bda|1998|5|1|df=y}}|caps=5|goals=0|club=[[Matlama FC|Matlama]]|clubnat=LES}}
{{nat fs g player|no=|pos=DF|name=[[Thato Sefoli]]|age={{bda|1995|5|22|df=y}}|caps=3|goals=0|club=[[Upington City F.C.|Upington City]]|clubnat=RSA}}
{{nat fs g player|no=|pos=DF|name=[[Mohlomi Makhetha]]|age={{bda|2000|9|21|df=y}}|caps=4|goals=0|club=[[Lesotho Correctional Services FC|Lesotho Correctional Services]]|clubnat=LES}}
{{nat fs g player|no=|pos=DF|name=[[Fusi Matlabe]]|age={{bda|2000|5|23|df=y}}|caps=0|goals=0|club=[[Mpheni Home Defenders FC|Mpheni Home Defenders]]|clubnat=RSA}}
{{nat fs g player|no=|pos=DF|name=[[Fusi Matlabe]]|age=|caps=0|goals=0|club=[[Mpheni Home Defenders FC|Mpheni Home Defenders]]|clubnat=RSA}}
{{nat fs break}}
{{nat fs break}}
{{nat fs g player|no=|pos=MF|name=[[Tsepo Toloane]]|age={{bda|1997|7|15|df=y}}|caps=45|goals=0|club=[[Lesotho Defence Force FC|Lesotho Defence Force]]|clubnat=LES}}
{{nat fs g player|no=|pos=MF|name=[[Tsepo Toloane]]|age={{bda|1997|7|15|df=y}}|caps=48|goals=0|club=[[Lesotho Defence Force FC|Lesotho Defence Force]]|clubnat=LES}}
{{nat fs g player|no=|pos=MF|name=[[Tumelo Khutlang]]|age={{Bda|1995|10|23|df=y}}|caps=42|goals=3|club=[[Lioli FC|Lioli]]|clubnat=LES}}
{{nat fs g player|no=|pos=MF|name=[[Tumelo Khutlang]]|age={{Bda|1995|10|23|df=y}}|caps=45|goals=3|club=[[Lioli FC|Lioli]]|clubnat=LES}}
{{nat fs g player|no=|pos=MF|name=[[Lisema Lebokollane]]|age={{bda|1993|2|25|df=y}}|caps=35|goals=0|club=[[Matlama FC|Matlama]]|clubnat=LES}}
{{nat fs g player|no=|pos=MF|name=[[Lisema Lebokollane]]|age={{bda|1993|2|25|df=y}}|caps=41|goals=0|club=[[Matlama FC|Matlama]]|clubnat=LES}}
{{nat fs g player|no=|pos=MF|name=[[Tshwarelo Bereng]]|age={{bda|1990|10|30|df=y}}|caps=33|goals=2|club=[[Mbabane Highlanders F.C.|Mbabane Highlanders]]|clubnat=SWZ}}
{{nat fs g player|no=|pos=MF|name=[[Tshwarelo Bereng]]|age={{bda|1990|10|30|df=y}}|caps=38|goals=2|club=[[Mbabane Highlanders F.C.|Mbabane Highlanders]]|clubnat=SWZ}}
{{nat fs g player|no=|pos=MF|name=[[Lehlohonolo Fothoane]]|age={{Birth date and age|1997|2|23|df=y}}|caps=31|goals=1|club=[[Bantu FC|Bantu]]|clubnat=LES}}
{{nat fs g player|no=|pos=MF|name=[[Lehlohonolo Fothoane]]|age={{Birth date and age|1997|2|23|df=y}}|caps=36|goals=2|club=[[Bantu FC|Bantu]]|clubnat=LES}}
{{nat fs g player|no=|pos=MF|name=[[Neo Mokhachane]]|age={{Bda|1996|9|22|df=y}}|caps=14|goals=2|club=[[Bantu FC|Bantu]]|clubnat=LES}}
{{nat fs g player|no=|pos=MF|name=[[Neo Mokhachane]]|age={{Bda|1996|9|22|df=y}}|caps=18|goals=2|club=[[Bantu FC|Bantu]]|clubnat=LES}}
{{nat fs g player|no=|pos=MF|name=[[Tsepang Sefali]]|age={{Bda|1996|7|7|df=y}}|caps=14|goals=0|club=[[Bantu FC|Bantu]]|clubnat=LES}}
{{nat fs g player|no=|pos=MF|name=[[Lehlohonolo Matsau]]|age={{bda|1997|3|6|df=y}}|caps=4|goals=0|club=[[Lesotho Defence Force FC|Lesotho Defence Force]]|clubnat=LES}}
{{nat fs g player|no=|pos=MF|name=[[Thabo Lesaoana]]|age={{bda|1993|11|7|df=y}}|caps=13|goals=0|club=[[Bantu FC|Bantu]]|clubnat=LES}}
{{nat fs g player|no=|pos=MF|name=[[Tlotliso Phatsisi]]|age={{Bda|1999|5|26|df=y}}|caps=4|goals=0|club=[[Black Leopards F.C.|Black Leopards]]|clubnat=RSA}}
{{nat fs g player|no=|pos=MF|name=[[Teboho Letsema]]|age={{Bda|2002|9|9|df=y}}|caps=2|goals=0|club=[[Linare FC|Linare]]|clubnat=LES}}
{{nat fs g player|no=|pos=MF|name=[[Paseka Maile]]|age=|caps=1|goals=0|club=[[Kick4Life F.C.|Kick4Life]]|clubnat=LES}}
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{{nat fs g player|no=|pos=MF|name=[[Alfred Mosoeu]]|age={{Bda|1997|5|21|df=y}}|caps=1|goals=0|club=[[Mangaung Unite FC|Mangaung Unite]]|clubnat=RSA}}
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{{nat fs g player|no=|pos=MF|name=[[Tlotliso Phatsisi]]|age={{Bda|1999|5|26|df=y}}|caps=1|goals=0|club=[[Black Leopards F.C.|Black Leopards]]|clubnat=RSA}}
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{{nat fs g player|no=|pos=MF|name=[[Tumelo Shai]]|age=|caps=1|goals=0|club=[[Kaizer Chiefs F.C.|Kaizer Chiefs]]|clubnat=RSA}}
{{nat fs break}}
{{nat fs break}}
{{nat fs g player|no=|pos=FW|name=[[Jane Thabantso]]|age={{bda|1996|1|22|df=y}}|caps=80|goals=12|club=[[Matlama FC|Matlama]]|clubnat=LES}}
{{nat fs g player|no=|pos=FW|name=[[Jane Thabantso]]|age={{bda|1996|1|22|df=y}}|caps=87|goals=15|club=[[Matlama FC|Matlama]]|clubnat=LES}}
{{nat fs g player|no=|pos=FW|name=[[Sera Motebang]]|age={{bda|1995|5|1|df=y}}|caps=59|goals=12|club=[[Royal AM F.C.|Royal AM]]|clubnat=RSA}}
{{nat fs g player|no=|pos=FW|name=[[Sera Motebang]]|age={{bda|1995|5|1|df=y}}|caps=64|goals=11|club=[[Royal AM F.C.|Royal AM]]|clubnat=RSA}}
{{nat fs g player|no=|pos=FW|name=[[Thabiso Brown]]|age={{bda|1995|10|3|df=y}}|caps=14|goals=1|club=[[Jiangxi Lushan F.C.|Jiangxi Lushan]]|clubnat=CHN}}
{{nat fs g player|no=|pos=FW|name=[[Katleho Makateng]]|age={{bda|1998|9|20|df=y}}|caps=17|goals=3|club=[[Richards Bay F.C.|Richards Bay]]|clubnat=RSA}}
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{{nat fs g player|no=|pos=FW|name=[[Katleho Makateng]]|age={{bda|1998|9|20|df=y}}|caps=14|goals=3|club=[[Richards Bay F.C.|Richards Bay]]|clubnat=RSA}}
{{nat fs end}}
{{nat fs end}}


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{{nat fs r start}}
{{nat fs r start}}
{{nat fs r player|no=|pos=GK|name=[[Seahlolo Mosoeu]]|age={{bda|2003|5|3|df=y}}|caps=2|goals=0|club=[[Lesotho Correctional Services FC|Lesotho Correctional Services]]|clubnat=LES|latest=v. {{fb|BEN}}; 21 November 2023}}
{{nat fs r player|no=|pos=GK|name=[[Seahlolo Mosoeu]]|age={{bda|2003|5|3|df=y}}|caps=2|goals=0|club=[[Lesotho Correctional Services FC|Lesotho Correctional Services]]|clubnat=LES|latest=v. {{fb|ETH}}; 24 March 2024}}
{{nat fs r player|no=|pos=GK|name=[[Monaheng Ramalefane]]|age={{bda|1998|12|22|df=y}}|caps=4|goals=0|club=[[Matlama FC|Matlama]]|clubnat=LES|latest=v. {{fb|RSA}}; 11 January 2024}}
{{nat fs r player|no=|pos=GK|name=[[Teboho Ratibisi]]|age={{bda|1998|11|28|df=y}}|caps=0|goals=0|club=[[Lesotho Defence Force FC|Lesotho Defence Force]]|clubnat=LES|latest=v. {{fb|BEN}}; 21 November 2023}}
{{nat fs r player|no=|pos=GK|name=[[Teboho Ratibisi]]|age={{bda|1998|11|28|df=y}}|caps=0|goals=0|club=[[Lesotho Defence Force FC|Lesotho Defence Force]]|clubnat=LES|latest=v. {{fb|BEN}}; 21 November 2023}}
{{nat fs break}}
{{nat fs break}}
{{nat fs r player|no=|pos=DF|name=[[Basia Makepe]]|age={{bda|1991|3|4|df=y}}|caps=68|goals=1|club=[[Lioli FC|Lioli]]|clubnat=LES|latest=[[2023 COSAFA Cup]]}}
{{nat fs r player|no=|pos=DF|name=[[Motete John Mohai]]|age={{bda|1998|5|1|df=y}}|caps=6|goals=0|club=[[Matlama FC|Matlama]]|clubnat=LES|latest=v. {{fb|RWA}}; 11 June 2024}}
{{nat fs r player|no=|pos=DF|name=[[Kopano Tšeka]]|age={{bda|1991|11|8|df=y}}|caps=48|goals=1|club=[[Lioli FC|Lioli]]|clubnat=LES|latest=[[2023 COSAFA Cup]]}}
{{nat fs r player|no=|pos=DF|name=[[Kopano Tšeka]]|age={{bda|1991|11|8|df=y}}|caps=48|goals=1|club=[[Lioli FC|Lioli]]|clubnat=LES|latest=v. {{fb|NAM}}; 1 June 2024}}
{{nat fs r player|no=|pos=DF|name=[[Thabang Malane]]|age={{bda|1997|6|10|df=y}}|caps=28|goals=0|club=[[African All Stars F.C.|African All Stars]]|clubnat=RSA|latest=[[2023 COSAFA Cup]]}}
{{nat fs r player|no=|pos=DF|name=[[Bokang Sello]]|age={{bda|1994|8|8|df=y}}|caps=32|goals=0|club=[[Botswana Police XI SC|Police]]|clubnat=BOT|latest=v. {{fb|RSA}}; 11 January 2024}}
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{{nat fs r player|no=|pos=DF|name=[[Mohlomi Makhetha]]|age={{bda|2000|9|21|df=y}}|caps=4|goals=0|club=[[Lesotho Correctional Services FC|Lesotho Correctional Services]]|clubnat=LES|latest=v. {{fb|RSA}}; 11 January 2024}}
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{{nat fs r player|no=|pos=MF|name=[[Alfred Mosoeu]]|age={{Bda|1997|5|21|df=y}}|caps=1|goals=0|club=[[Mangaung Unite FC|Mangaung Unite]]|clubnat=RSA|latest=v. {{fb|RSA}}; 11 January 2024}}
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{{nat fs r player|no=|pos=MF|name=[[Tumelo Shai]]|age=|caps=1|goals=0|club=[[Kaizer Chiefs F.C.|Kaizer Chiefs]]|clubnat=RSA|latest=v. {{fb|RSA}}; 11 January 2024}}
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{{nat fs break}}
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{{nat fs r player|no=|pos=FW|name=[[Lemohang Lintša]]|age={{bda|1992|4|3|df=y}}|caps=4|goals=0|club=[[Limkokwing University FC|Limkokwing University]]|clubnat=LES|latest=[[2024 COSAFA Cup]]<sup>WD</sup>}}
{{nat fs r player|no=|pos=FW|name=[[Thabiso Brown]]|age={{bda|1995|10|3|df=y}}|caps=15|goals=1|club=[[Jiangxi Lushan F.C.|Jiangxi Lushan]]|clubnat=CHN|latest=v. {{fb|RSA}}; 11 January 2024}}
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|{{flagicon|Kenya}} {{flagicon|Tanzania}} {{flagicon|Uganda}} [[2027 Africa Cup of Nations|2027]]
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Revision as of 15:01, 23 August 2024

This article is about the men's team. For the women's team, see Lesotho women's national football team.

Lesollo
Nickname(s)Likuena (Crocodiles)
AssociationLesotho Football Association (LeFA)
ConfederationCAF (Africa)
Sub-confederationCOSAFA (Southern Africa)
Head coachLeslie Notši
CaptainSekhoane Moerane
Most capsJane Thabantso (88)
Top scorerJane Thabantso (15)
Home stadiumSetsoto Stadium
FIFA codeLES
First colours
Second colours
Third colours
FIFA ranking
Current 152 Increase 1 (24 October 2024)[1]
Highest105 (August 2014)
Lowest185 (August 2011)
First international
 Lesotho 2–1 Malawi 
(Malawi; 8 August 1970)
Biggest win
 Lesotho 5–0 Swaziland 
(Maseru, Lesotho; 14 April 2006)
Biggest defeat
 Zambia 9–0 Lesotho 
(Botswana; 8 August 1988)
COSAFA Cup
Appearances22 (first in 1997)
Best resultRunners-up (2000, 2023)
Medal record
COSAFA Cup
Silver medal – second place 2000 Southern Africa ?
Silver medal – second place 2018 South Africa
Bronze medal – third place 2023 South Africa

The Lesotho national football team, also known as LNFT, represents Lesotho in men's international association football and is governed by the Lesotho Football Association.

History

Following Lesotho's independence from the United Kingdom in 1966, the Lesotho Football Association was created, and later, the Lesotho national football team, which played its first match on 7 August 1970 against Malawi, where Lesotho won 2-1.

Lesotho participated in its first World Cup qualifiers, for the 1974 tournament, drawing 0–0 against Zambia at home before losing 1–6 in the second leg and getting eliminated. Lesotho was also eliminated in the first round of qualifying for the 1974 AFCON, losing 1–5 to Mauritius after a 0–0 draw in the first leg. Lesotho faced Mauritius again in their next attempt to qualify for 1980 AFCON, losing on away goals. In qualifying for the 1982 tournament, Lesotho lost 3–7 on aggregate to Mozambique. Lesotho then faced Guinea in the 1982 World Cup first qualification round, losing 4–2 on aggregate.

Lesotho won their first ever qualification tie during the 1994 AFCON qualifiers, beating Botswana 4–0 on aggregate, with all four goals coming in the second leg in Botswana. With this victory they entered the group stage of qualifying, managing to draw against Kenya (2–2), Zaire (1–1), and Mozambique (1–1) at home, but losing all three away fixtures to finish bottom of the group.

Lesotho withdrew from the 1996 AFCON qualification and was subsequently banned from the next tournament therefore next entered the 2000 AFCON qualifiers, losing in the first round to Mauritius. Lesotho qualified for the 1999 COSAFA Cup after beating Namibia 1–0, but lost to eventual winners Angola 0–1 in the quarter-finals. The following year Lesotho produced their best ever finish at the 2000 COSAFA Cup, only qualifying for the tournament via disciplinary record. They beat Zambia 3–1 on penalties before scoring two late goals against Angola in the semi-finals to win 2–1. In the final they lost 3–0 twice across two legs to Zimbabwe to finish as runners-up.

Results and fixtures

The following is a list of match results in the last 12 months, as well as any future matches that have been scheduled.

  Win   Draw   Loss   Fixture

2023

7 July 2023 COSAFA Cup Mauritius  0–2  Lesotho Durban
15:00 Report
Stadium: King Zwelithini Stadium
10 July 2023 COSAFA Cup Mozambique  0–1  Lesotho KwaMashu
18:00 Report
Stadium: Princess Magogo Stadium
12 July 2023 COSAFA Cup Angola  4–2  Lesotho Durban
15:00
Report
Stadium: Chatsworth Stadium
14 July 2023 COSAFA Cup SF Malawi  1–1 (a.e.t.)
(0–3 p)		  Lesotho KwaMashu
 Report
Stadium: King Zwelithini Stadium
16 July 2023 COSAFA Cup F Lesotho  0–1  Zambia Durban
18:00 Report
Stadium: King Zwelithini Stadium
9 September 2023 AFCON qualification Ivory Coast  1–0  Lesotho San-Pédro, Ivory Coast
16:00 UTC±0
Report Stadium: Laurent Pokou Stadium
Referee: Samuel Uwikunda (Rwanda)
16 November 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification Nigeria  1–1  Lesotho Uyo, Nigeria
17:00 UTC+1
Report
Stadium: Godswill Akpabio International Stadium
Referee: Mehrez Malki (Tunisia)
21 November 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification Lesotho  0–0  Benin Johannesburg, South Africa
15:00 UTC+2 Report Stadium: Orlando Stadium
Attendance: 1,000
Referee: Tsegay Mogos Teklu (Eritrea)

2024

6 January Friendly Mozambique  2–0  Lesotho Johannesburg, South Africa
16:00 UTC+2
Report Stadium: FNB Stadium
11 January Friendly South Africa  0–0  Lesotho Pretoria, South Africa
15:00 UTC+2 Report Stadium: Lucas Moripe Stadium
21 March Friendly Ethiopia  1–2  Lesotho Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Stadium: Addis Ababa Stadium
24 March Friendly Ethiopia  2–1  Lesotho Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Stadium: Addis Ababa Stadium
1 June Friendly Lesotho  1–1  Namibia
7 June 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification Zimbabwe  0–2  Lesotho Johannesburg, South Africa
15:00 UTC+2 Report
Stadium: Orlando Stadium
Referee: Thulani Sibandze (Eswatini)
11 June 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification Lesotho  0–1  Rwanda Durban, South Africa
18:00 UTC+2 Report
Stadium: Moses Mabhida Stadium
Attendance: 2,000
Referee: Aklesso Gnama (Togo)
28 June 2024 COSAFA Cup Lesotho  1–1  Seychelles Gqeberha, South Africa
15:00
Report
Stadium: Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium
1 July 2024 COSAFA Cup Namibia  2–1  Lesotho Gqeberha, South Africa
18:00
Report
Stadium: Isaac Wolfson Stadium
3 July 2024 COSAFA Cup Lesotho  1–3  Angola Gqeberha, South Africa
15:00
Report
Stadium: Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium

Managers

Caretaker manager are listed in italics.

Players

Current squad

The following players were selected for the 2024 COSAFA Cup.[3]

Caps and goals correct as of 28 June 2024, after the match against Seychelles.

No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Goals Club
1GK Sekhoane Moerane (1997-09-18) 18 September 1997 (age 27) 39 1 Lesotho Lesotho Mounted Police Service
1GK Tankiso Chaba (1995-12-27) 27 December 1995 (age 28) 2 0 Lesotho Lesotho Correctional Services
1GK Ntsane Molise (1994-07-30) 30 July 1994 (age 30) 0 0 Lesotho Linare
2DF Motlomelo Mkhwanazi (1994-11-05) 5 November 1994 (age 29) 38 1 Lesotho Bantu
2DF Rethabile Rasethuntsa (1994-11-22) 22 November 1994 (age 29) 36 1 Lesotho Linare
2DF Thabang Malane (1997-06-10) 10 June 1997 (age 27) 31 0 South Africa African All Stars
2DF Rethabile Mokokoane (1996-04-06) 6 April 1996 (age 28) 15 1 Lesotho Matlama
2DF Thabo Matšoele (1993-05-23) 23 May 1993 (age 31) 11 0 Lesotho Matlama
2DF Thabo Makhele (1994-12-17) 17 December 1994 (age 29) 4 0 South Africa Chippa United
2DF Thato Sefoli (1995-05-22) 22 May 1995 (age 29) 3 0 South Africa Upington City
2DF Fusi Matlabe (2000-05-23) 23 May 2000 (age 24) 0 0 South Africa Mpheni Home Defenders
3MF Tsepo Toloane (1997-07-15) 15 July 1997 (age 27) 48 0 Lesotho Lesotho Defence Force
3MF Tumelo Khutlang (1995-10-23) 23 October 1995 (age 29) 45 3 Lesotho Lioli
3MF Lisema Lebokollane (1993-02-25) 25 February 1993 (age 31) 41 0 Lesotho Matlama
3MF Tshwarelo Bereng (1990-10-30) 30 October 1990 (age 34) 38 2 Eswatini Mbabane Highlanders
3MF Lehlohonolo Fothoane (1997-02-23) 23 February 1997 (age 27) 36 2 Lesotho Bantu
3MF Neo Mokhachane (1996-09-22) 22 September 1996 (age 28) 18 2 Lesotho Bantu
3MF Lehlohonolo Matsau (1997-03-06) 6 March 1997 (age 27) 4 0 Lesotho Lesotho Defence Force
3MF Tlotliso Phatsisi (1999-05-26) 26 May 1999 (age 25) 4 0 South Africa Black Leopards
3MF Paseka Maile 1 0 Lesotho Kick4Life
4FW Jane Thabantso (1996-01-22) 22 January 1996 (age 28) 87 15 Lesotho Matlama
4FW Sera Motebang (1995-05-01) 1 May 1995 (age 29) 64 11 South Africa Royal AM
4FW Katleho Makateng (1998-09-20) 20 September 1998 (age 26) 17 3 South Africa Richards Bay

Recent call-ups

The following players have also been called up to the Lesotho squad within the last twelve months.

Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Goals Club Latest call-up
GK Seahlolo Mosoeu (2003-05-03) 3 May 2003 (age 21) 2 0 Lesotho Lesotho Correctional Services v.  Ethiopia; 24 March 2024
GK Monaheng Ramalefane (1998-12-22) 22 December 1998 (age 25) 4 0 Lesotho Matlama v.  South Africa; 11 January 2024
GK Teboho Ratibisi (1998-11-28) 28 November 1998 (age 25) 0 0 Lesotho Lesotho Defence Force v.  Benin; 21 November 2023
DF Motete John Mohai (1998-05-01) 1 May 1998 (age 26) 6 0 Lesotho Matlama v.  Rwanda; 11 June 2024
DF Kopano Tšeka (1991-11-08) 8 November 1991 (age 32) 48 1 Lesotho Lioli v.  Namibia; 1 June 2024
DF Bokang Sello (1994-08-08) 8 August 1994 (age 30) 32 0 Botswana Police v.  South Africa; 11 January 2024
DF Rethabile Senkoto (1998-01-16) 16 January 1998 (age 26) 12 0 Lesotho Lifofane v.  South Africa; 11 January 2024
DF Mohlomi Makhetha (2000-09-21) 21 September 2000 (age 24) 4 0 Lesotho Lesotho Correctional Services v.  South Africa; 11 January 2024
MF Tsepang Sefali (1996-07-07) 7 July 1996 (age 28) 19 0 Lesotho Bantu 2024 COSAFA CupINJ
MF Teboho Letsema (2002-09-09) 9 September 2002 (age 22) 5 0 Lesotho Linare 2024 COSAFA CupWD
MF Thabo Lesaoana (1993-11-07) 7 November 1993 (age 30) 18 0 Lesotho Bantu v.  Rwanda; 11 June 2024
MF Alfred Mosoeu (1997-05-21) 21 May 1997 (age 27) 1 0 South Africa Mangaung Unite v.  South Africa; 11 January 2024
MF Tumelo Shai 1 0 South Africa Kaizer Chiefs v.  South Africa; 11 January 2024
FW Lemohang Lintša (1992-04-03) 3 April 1992 (age 32) 4 0 Lesotho Limkokwing University 2024 COSAFA CupWD
FW Thabiso Brown (1995-10-03) 3 October 1995 (age 29) 15 1 China Jiangxi Lushan v.  South Africa; 11 January 2024

INJ Withdrew due to injury
PRE Preliminary squad / standby
RET Retired from the national team
SUS Serving suspension
WD Player withdrew from the squad due to non-injury issue.

Player records

As of 28 June 2024[4]
Players in bold are still active with Lesotho.

Most appearances

Rank Player Caps Goals Career
1 Jane Thabantso 87 15 2015–present
2 Basia Makepe 69 1 2012–present
3 Nkau Lerotholi 66 2 2008–2021
4 Sera Motebang 64 11 2016–present
5 Hlompho Kalake 55 7 2015–2021
6 Tšoanelo Koetle 54 2 2011–2021
7 Bushi Moletsane 53 3 2004–2015
8 Thapelo Mokhele 49 2 2006–2018
9 Tšepo Toloane 48 0 2018–present
Kopano Tšeka 48 1 2016–present

Top goalscorers

Rank Player Goals Caps Ratio Career
1 Jane Thabantso 15 87 0.17 2015–present
2 Sera Motebang 11 64 0.17 2016–present
3 Refiloe Potse 9 23 0.39 1998–2009
4 Tsepo Seturumane 8 38 0.21 2013–2020
5 Thapelo Tale 7 45 0.16 2008–2019
Hlompho Kalake 7 55 0.13 2015–2021
7 Teele Ntšonyana 5 19 0.26 1995–2004
Majara Masupha 5 20 0.25 1998–2004
Motlatsi Shale 5 22 0.23 1998–2006
10 Thulo Ranchobe 4 23 0.17 2003–2013
Sello Muso 4 29 0.14 2006–2009
Lehlohonolo Seema 4 35 0.11 1998–2008
Ralekoti Mokhahlane 4 38 0.11 2006–2018
Bokang Mothoana 4 39 0.1 2005–2017

Competitive record

FIFA World Cup

FIFA World Cup record Qualification record
Year Round Position Pld W D* L GF GA Pld W D L GF GA
1930 to 1962 Part of United Kingdom United Kingdom Part of United Kingdom United Kingdom
1966 and 1970 Did not enter Did not enter
West Germany 1974 Did not qualify 2 0 1 1 1 6
Argentina 1978 Did not enter Did not enter
Spain 1982 Did not qualify 2 0 1 1 2 4
Mexico 1986 Withdrew Withdrew
Italy 1990
1994 and 1998 Did not enter Did not enter
South Korea Japan 2002 Did not qualify 2 0 0 2 0 3
Germany 2006 2 0 1 1 1 4
South Africa 2010 6 0 0 6 2 16
Brazil 2014 8 2 3 3 7 17
Russia 2018 2 0 2 0 1 1
Qatar 2022 2 0 2 0 1 1
Canada Mexico United States 2026 To be determined 4 1 2 1 3 2
Morocco Portugal Spain 2030 To be derermined
Saudi Arabia 2034
Total 0/15 30 3 12 15 18 57

Africa Cup of Nations

Africa Cup of Nations record Qualification record
Year Round Position Pld W D* L GF GA Pld W D* L GF GA
Sudan 1957 Part of  United Kingdom Part of  United Kingdom
United Arab Republic 1959
Ethiopia 1962
Ghana 1963
Tunisia 1965 Did not enter Did not enter
Ethiopia 1968
Sudan 1970
Cameroon 1972
Egypt 1974 Did not qualify 2 0 1 1 1 5
Ethiopia 1976 Withdrew Withdrew
Ghana 1978 Did not enter Did not enter
Nigeria 1980 Did not qualify 2 1 0 1 2 2
Libya 1982 2 1 0 1 3 7
Ivory Coast 1984 Withdrew Withdrew
Egypt 1986 Did not enter Did not enter
Morocco 1988 Withdrew Withdrew
Algeria 1990 Did not enter Did not enter
Senegal 1992
Tunisia 1994 Did not qualify 8 1 4 3 8 17
South Africa 1996 Withdrew during qualifying 6 1 0 5 3 16
Burkina Faso 1998 Banned Banned for withdrawing in 1996
Ghana Nigeria 2000 Did not qualify 2 0 1 1 2 4
Mali 2002 7 2 3 3 8 10
Tunisia 2004 4 1 0 3 1 10
Egypt 2006 2 0 1 1 1 4
Ghana 2008 6 1 1 4 3 9
Angola 2010 6 0 0 6 2 16
Equatorial Guinea Gabon 2012 Did not enter Did not enter
South Africa 2013 Did not qualify 2 0 1 1 0 1
Equatorial Guinea 2015 10 2 3 5 6 13
Gabon 2017 6 1 0 5 5 16
Egypt 2019 6 1 3 2 3 7
Cameroon 2021 6 0 3 3 3 9
Ivory Coast 2023 8 1 2 5 4 10
Morocco 2025 To be determined To be determined
Kenya Tanzania Uganda 2027
2029
Total 0/34 85 13 23 49 55 156

COSAFA Cup

Year COSAFA Cup record
Round Result Pld W D L GF GA
1997 Preliminary round 7th 1 0 0 1 0 2
1998 10th 1 0 0 1 0 2
1999 Quarter-finals 8th 2 1 0 1 1 1
2000 Runners-up 2nd 5 1 1 3 3 9
2001 Quarter-finals 7th 1 0 0 1 1 2
2002 First round 12th 1 0 0 1 0 2
2003 9th 1 0 1 0 0 0
2004 9th 1 0 1 0 0 0
2005 8th 1 0 0 1 1 2
2006 7th 2 0 1 1 1 3
2007 11th 2 0 0 2 2 5
South Africa 2008 Preliminary round 12th 3 1 1 1 2 2
Zimbabwe 2009 Group stage 10th 2 1 1 0 3 2
Zambia 2013 Fourth place 4th 6 1 3 2 10 10
South Africa 2015 Group stage 11th 3 1 0 2 2 4
Namibia 2016 Quarter-finals 7th 5 3 1 1 9 4
South Africa 2017 Fourth place 4th 3 0 2 1 3 4
South Africa 2018 Third place 3rd 3 2 1 0 2 0
South Africa 2019 Fourth place 4th 3 0 2 1 3 4
South Africa 2021 Group stage 8th 4 1 0 3 3 12
South Africa 2022 Group stage 10th 3 2 0 1 4 4
South Africa 2023 Runners-up 2nd 5 2 1 2 6 6
Total Runners-up 22/22 58 16 16 26 56 80

Head-to-head record

As of 3 July 2024 after match against  Angola[5]

  Positive Record   Neutral Record   Negative Record

Opponent
 Pld
 W
 D
 L
 GF
 GA
 GD
 Algeria 2 0 0 2 1 9 −8
 Angola 10 1 1 8 7 23 −16
 Benin 1 0 1 0 0 0 0
 Botswana 31 5 11 15 23 39 −16
 Burkina Faso 2 0 0 2 0 3 −3
 Burundi 2 1 1 0 3 2 +1
 Cameroon 2 1 0 1 3 4 −1
 Cape Verde 2 0 2 0 1 1 0
 Comoros 7 2 2 3 3 6 –3
 DR Congo 7 0 4 3 4 17 −13
 Ethiopia 9 2 4 3 10 11 –1
 Gabon 4 0 1 3 3 10 −7
 Gambia 2 1 0 1 1 6 −5
 Ghana 7 0 1 6 7 23 −16
 Guinea 2 0 1 1 2 4 −2
 Ivory Coast 2 0 1 1 0 1 –1
 Kenya 8 1 4 3 6 10 −4
 Laos 1 1 0 0 3 1 +2
 Liberia 2 1 0 1 2 1 +1
 Libya 2 0 0 2 0 5 −5
 Madagascar 3 1 0 2 3 4 −1
 Malawi 23 4 6 13 16 46 −30
 Malaysia 1 0 0 1 0 5 −5
 Mauritius 16 8 3 5 27 23 +4
 Mozambique 24 4 7 13 10 33 −23
 Myanmar 1 0 0 1 0 1 −1
 Namibia 14 4 5 5 14 15 –1
 Niger 2 1 0 1 3 3 0
 Nigeria 5 0 1 4 3 11 −8
 Rwanda 1 0 0 1 0 1 −1
 São Tomé and Príncipe 2 0 1 1 0 1 −1
 Senegal 2 0 0 2 0 4 −4
 Seychelles 5 2 2 1 6 5 +1
 Sierra Leone 2 0 2 0 1 1 0
 South Africa 15 2 5 8 10 26 −16
 Sudan 2 1 1 0 3 1 +2
 Eswatini 42 12 13 17 42 51 −9
 Tanzania 5 2 2 1 4 5 −1
 Togo 1 0 0 1 0 2 −2
 Uganda 5 0 2 3 0 8 −8
 Zambia 18 1 6 11 10 43 −33
 Zimbabwe 25 3 7 15 25 54 −29
Total 319 61 97 161 256 519 −263

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References

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  3. ^ "Final Squad". Facebook. Lesotho Football Association.
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