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Lesotho national football team

Summary

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.

Lesotho
Nickname(s)Likuena (Crocodiles)
AssociationLesotho Football Association (LeFA)
ConfederationCAF (Africa)
Sub-confederationCOSAFA (Southern Africa)
Head coachVeselin Jelušić
CaptainBasia Makepe
Most capsJane Thabantso (82)
Top scorerJane Thabantso
Sera Motebang (12)
Home stadiumSetsoto Stadium
FIFA codeLES
First colours
Second colours
Third colours
FIFA ranking
Current 149 Decrease 1 (4 April 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
Appearances19 (first in 1997))
Best resultRunners-up (2000)
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

Results and fixtures edit

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 edit

26 March 2023 AFCON qualification Lesotho   0–2   Zambia Johannesburg, South Africa
15:00 UTC+2 Report
  • P. Daka   14', 69'
 Stadium: Dobsonville Stadium
Referee: Chelanget Sabila (Uganda)
14 June Friendly Togo   2–0   Lesotho Johannesburg, South Africa
16:00 UTC+2 Agbagno   4'
Denkey		 Report Stadium: Bidvest Stadium
17 June 2023 AFCON qualification Lesotho   0–1   Comoros Johannesburg, South Africa
--:-- UTC+2 Report
Stadium: Orlando Stadium
Referee: Celso Armindo Alvação (Mozambique)
7 July 2023 COSAFA Cup Mauritius   0–2   Lesotho Durban
15:00 Report
  • Mokhachane   15'
  • Sera   90+2'
 Stadium: King Zwelithini Stadium
10 July 2023 COSAFA Cup Mozambique   0–1   Lesotho KwaMashu
18:00 Report
  • Mokhachane   34'
 Stadium: Princess Magogo Stadium
12 July 2023 COSAFA Cup Angola   4–2   Lesotho Durban
15:00
  • Cangue   20'
  • Amor   29'
  • Goncalves   50'
  • Moseka   88'
 Report
  • Makha   3'
  • Mokokoane   44'
 Stadium: Chatsworth Stadium
14 July 2023 COSAFA Cup SF Malawi   1–1 (a.e.t.)
(0–3 p)		   Lesotho KwaMashu
  • Kaonga   26' (pen.)
 Report
  • Thaba-Ntso   18'
 Stadium: King Zwelithini Stadium
16 July 2023 COSAFA Cup F Lesotho   0–1   Zambia Durban
18:00 Report
  • Libamba   78'
 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
  • Mkwanazi   56'
 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 edit

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
June 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification Zimbabwe   v   Lesotho
June 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification Lesotho   v   Rwanda

Managers edit

Caretaker manager are listed in italics.

Players edit

Current squad edit

The following players were selected for the friendly matches against Mozambique and South Africa on 6 and 10 January 2024.[3]

Caps and goals correct as of 6 January 2023, after the match against Mozambique.

No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Goals Club
1GK Sekhoane Moerane (1997-09-18) 18 September 1997 (age 26) 34 1   Lesotho Mounted Police Service
1GK Monaheng Ramalefane (1998-12-22) 22 December 1998 (age 25) 4 0   Matlama
2DF Motlomelo Mkhwanazi (1994-11-05) 5 November 1994 (age 29) 35 1   Bantu
2DF Bokang Sello (1994-08-08) 8 August 1994 (age 29) 31 0   Police
2DF Rethabile Rasethuntsa (1994-11-22) 22 November 1994 (age 29) 30 0   Linare
2DF Rethabile Mokokoane (1996-04-06) 6 April 1996 (age 28) 14 1   Matlama
2DF Rethabile Senkoto (1998-01-16) 16 January 1998 (age 26) 12 0   Lifofane
2DF Thabo Matšoele (1993-05-23) 23 May 1993 (age 30) 6 0   Matlama
2DF Motete John Mohai (1998-05-01) 1 May 1998 (age 25) 5 0   Matlama
2DF Mohlomi Makhetha (2000-09-21) 21 September 2000 (age 23) 4 0   Lesotho Correctional Services
2DF Fusi Matlabe 0 0   Mpheni Home Defenders
3MF Tsepo Toloane (1997-07-15) 15 July 1997 (age 26) 45 0   Lesotho Defence Force
3MF Tumelo Khutlang (1995-10-23) 23 October 1995 (age 28) 42 3   Moroka Swallows
3MF Lisema Lebokollane (1993-02-25) 25 February 1993 (age 31) 35 0   Matlama
3MF Tshwarelo Bereng (1990-10-30) 30 October 1990 (age 33) 33 2   Mbabane Highlanders
3MF Lehlohonolo Fothoane (1997-02-23) 23 February 1997 (age 27) 31 1   Bantu
3MF Neo Mokhachane (1996-09-22) 22 September 1996 (age 27) 14 2   Bantu
3MF Tsepang Sefali (1996-07-07) 7 July 1996 (age 27) 14 0   Bantu
3MF Thabo Lesaoana (1993-11-07) 7 November 1993 (age 30) 13 0   Bantu
3MF Teboho Letsema (2002-09-09) 9 September 2002 (age 21) 2 0   Linare
3MF Alfred Mosoeu (1997-05-21) 21 May 1997 (age 26) 1 0   Mangaung Unite
3MF Tlotliso Phatsisi (1999-05-26) 26 May 1999 (age 24) 1 0   Black Leopards
3MF Tumelo Shai 1 0   Kaizer Chiefs
4FW Jane Thabantso (1996-01-22) 22 January 1996 (age 28) 80 12   Matlama
4FW Sera Motebang (1995-05-01) 1 May 1995 (age 28) 59 12   Royal AM
4FW Thabiso Brown (1995-10-03) 3 October 1995 (age 28) 14 1   Dandong Tengyue
4FW Katleho Makateng (1998-09-20) 20 September 1998 (age 25) 14 3   Richards Bay

Recent call-ups edit

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 20) 2 0   Lesotho Correctional Services v.   Benin; 21 November 2023
GK Teboho Ratibisi (1998-11-28) 28 November 1998 (age 25) 0 0   Lesotho Defence Force v.   Benin; 21 November 2023
GK Tankiso Chaba (1995-12-27) 27 December 1995 (age 28) 2 0   Liphakoe v.   Zambia; 26 March 2023
DF Basia Makepe (1991-03-04) 4 March 1991 (age 33) 68 1   Lioli 2023 COSAFA Cup
DF Kopano Tšeka (1991-11-08) 8 November 1991 (age 32) 48 1   Lioli 2023 COSAFA Cup
DF Thabang Malane (1997-06-10) 10 June 1997 (age 26) 28 0   African All Stars 2023 COSAFA Cup
DF Ngaka Lenka (1992-06-17) 17 June 1992 (age 31) 1 0   Lesotho Correctional Services v.   Comoros; 17 June 2023
DF Tsiame Ramabele (1994-12-25) 25 December 1994 (age 29) 7 0   Lesotho Defence Force v.   Zambia; 26 March 2023
MF Tumelo Makha (1999-10-22) 22 October 1999 (age 24) 14 3   Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila 2023 COSAFA Cup
MF Koenehelo Mothala (1993-07-15) 15 July 1993 (age 30) 2 0   Linare 2023 COSAFA Cup
MF Thabo Mafatle (1996-09-18) 18 September 1996 (age 27) 12 0   Lioli v.   Comoros; 17 June 2023
MF Lehlohonolo Lenka (1992-06-17) 17 June 1992 (age 31) 5 0   Lesotho Correctional Services v.   Comoros; 17 June 2023
FW Hlomelang Lebina (2000-11-28) 28 November 2000 (age 23) 1 0   Lesotho Correctional Services 2023 COSAFA Cup
FW Retselisitsoe Mopeli (1998-11-04) 4 November 1998 (age 25) 10 1   Lijabatho v.   Comoros; 17 June 2023
FW Lemohang Lintsa (1992-04-03) 3 April 1992 (age 32) 4 0   Limkokwing University v.   Zambia; 26 March 2023

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 edit

As of 21 November 2023[4]
Players in bold are still active with Lesotho.

Most appearances edit

Rank Player Caps Goals Career
1 Jane Thabantso 79 12 2015–present
2 Basia Makepe 68 1 2012–present
3 Nkau Lerotholi 66 2 2008–2021
4 Sera Motebang 58 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 Kopano Tšeka 48 1 2016–present
10 Mabuti Potloane 46 2 2012–2018

Top goalscorers edit

Rank Player Goals Caps Ratio Career
1 Jane Thabantso 12 79 0.15 2015–present
2 Sera Motebang 11 58 0.19 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 edit

FIFA World Cup edit

FIFA World Cup Qualification
Year Round Position Pld W D* L GF GA Pld W D L GF GA
1930 to 1962 Part of   United Kingdom Part of   United Kingdom
1966 and 1970 Did not enter Did not enter
  1974 Did not qualify 2 0 1 1 1 6
  1978 Did not enter Did not enter
  1982 Did not qualify 2 0 1 1 2 4
  1986 Withdrew Withdrew
  1990
1994 and 1998 Did not enter Did not enter
    2002 Did not qualify 2 0 0 2 0 3
  2006 2 0 1 1 1 4
  2010 6 0 0 6 2 16
  2014 8 2 3 3 7 17
  2018 2 0 2 0 1 1
  2022 2 0 2 0 1 1
      2026 To be determined 2 0 2 0 1 1
      2030 To be derermined
  2034
Total 0/15 28 2 12 14 16 56

Africa Cup of Nations edit

Africa Cup of Nations record Qualification record
Year Round Position Pld W D* L GF GA Pld W D* L GF GA
  1957 Part of   United Kingdom Part of   United Kingdom
  1959
  1962
  1963
  1965 Did not enter Did not enter
  1968
  1970
  1972
  1974 Did not qualify 2 0 1 1 1 5
  1976 Withdrew Withdrew
  1978 Did not enter Did not enter
  1980 Did not qualify 2 1 0 1 2 2
  1982 2 1 0 1 3 7
  1984 Withdrew Withdrew
  1986 Did not enter Did not enter
  1988 Withdrew Withdrew
  1990 Did not enter Did not enter
  1992
  1994 Did not qualify 8 1 4 3 8 17
  1996 Withdrew during qualifying 6 1 0 5 3 16
  1998 Banned Banned for withdrawing in 1996
    2000 Did not qualify 2 0 1 1 2 4
  2002 7 2 3 3 8 10
  2004 4 1 0 3 1 10
  2006 2 0 1 1 1 4
  2008 6 1 1 4 3 9
  2010 6 0 0 6 2 16
    2012 Did not enter Did not enter
  2013 Did not qualify 2 0 1 1 0 1
  2015 10 2 3 5 6 13
  2017 6 1 0 5 5 16
  2019 6 1 3 2 3 7
  2021 6 0 3 3 3 9
  2023 7 1 1 5 4 10
  2025 To be determined To be determined
      2027
Total 0/34 77 12 21 44 51 146

COSAFA Cup edit

Year COSAFA Cup
Round Result M 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
  2008 Preliminary round 12th 3 1 1 1 2 2
  2009 Group stage 10th 2 1 1 0 3 2
  2013 Fourth place 4th 6 1 3 2 10 10
  2015 Group stage 11th 3 1 0 2 2 4
  2016 Quarter-finals 7th 5 3 1 1 9 4
  2017 Fourth place 4th 3 0 2 1 3 4
  2018 Third place 3rd 3 2 1 0 2 0
  2019 Fourth place 4th 3 0 2 1 3 4
  2021 Group stage 8th 4 1 0 3 3 12
  2022 Group stage 10th 3 2 0 1 4 4
  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 edit

As of 26 May 2022 after match against   Namibia[5]

  Positive Record   Neutral Record   Negative Record

Opponent
 Pld
 W
 D
 L
 GF
 GA
 GD
  Algeria 2 0 0 2 1 9 −8
  Angola 8 1 1 6 4 16 −12
  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 5 2 2 1 3 3 0
  DR Congo 7 0 4 3 4 17 −13
  Ethiopia 5 1 2 2 5 6 −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
  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 20 3 4 13 12 43 −31
  Malaysia 1 0 0 1 0 5 −5
  Mauritius 14 6 3 5 23 22 +1
  Mozambique 22 3 7 12 9 31 −22
  Myanmar 1 0 0 1 0 1 −1
  Namibia 12 4 4 4 14 13 +1
  Niger 2 1 0 1 3 3 0
  Nigeria 4 0 0 4 2 10 −8
  São Tomé and Príncipe 2 0 1 1 0 1 −1
  Senegal 2 0 0 2 0 4 −4
  Seychelles 4 2 1 1 5 4 +1
  Sierra Leone 2 0 2 0 1 1 0
  South Africa 14 2 4 8 10 26 −16
  Sudan 2 1 1 0 3 1 +2
  Eswatini 41 12 13 16 42 49 −7
  Tanzania 5 2 2 1 4 5 −1
  Uganda 5 0 2 3 0 8 −8
  Zambia 15 1 6 8 9 37 −28
  Zimbabwe 24 2 7 15 23 54 −31
Total 289 55 87 147 234 482 −248

Kit suppliers edit

References edit

  1. ^ "The FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking". FIFA. 4 April 2024. Retrieved 4 April 2024.
  2. ^ Elo rankings change compared to one year ago. "World Football Elo Ratings". eloratings.net. 27 March 2024. Retrieved 27 March 2024.
  3. ^ "Final Squad". Facebook. Lesotho Football Association.
  4. ^ "Lesotho". National Football Teams. Archived from the original on 2023-07-24. Retrieved 2022-07-06.
  5. ^ "World Football Elo Ratings: Lesotho". Elo Ratings. Archived from the original on 20 January 2018. Retrieved 28 June 2017.

External links edit

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