Lesotho Football Association

LeFA DELIVERS KITS AND FOOTBALLS TO 10 DISTRICTS AHEAD OF FIFA FOOTBALL FOR SCHOOLS ROLLOUT

The Lesotho Football Association has commenced the nationwide delivery of playing equipment in preparation for the official rollout of the FIFA Football for Schools programme on 28 August 2026.

The programme will be implemented across all 10 districts of Lesotho and is aimed at improving football activities in schools. It is expected to benefit both learners and the future of Lesotho’s national teams.

Through the FIFA Football for Schools project, each participating school will receive a full playing kit and 10 footballs. The programme targets learners aged 6 to 13 years, a critical age group for grassroots football development.

Distribution is being conducted in three phases:
1. Southern Region: Mafeteng, Mohale’s Hoek, Quthing, Qacha’s Nek
2. Central Region: Maseru, Thaba-Tseka
3. Northern Region: Berea, Leribe, Butha-Buthe, Mokhotlong

Speaking on the initiative, LeFA Grassroots and Youth Development Officer, Mr. Mojese Matamane said:
"This delivery marks a major step in our commitment to grow football from the ground up. By equipping schools, we are creating access and opportunity for thousands of young Basotho to play, learn and dream. Football for Schools is not just about the game, it’s about education, health and unity."

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LeFA Media

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FIFA REFEREES ELITE COURSE COMPLETES TODAY
📍 Bambatha
Lesotho’s elite referees wrap up an intensive FIFA training course today.
Focused on fitness, Laws of the Game, and match officiating standards.
Building better officiating for the future of Lesotho football 🇱🇸

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LDF LADIES • LIJABATHO • LIKUENA • MAKOANYANE XI

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LEFA HOSTS FIFA MA ELITE COURSE

The Lesotho Football Association, in conjunction with the Federation of International Football Associations, is hosting a five day FIFA MA Elite Referees Course.

The 45 match officials will also be taken through their paces with a fitness test before the course concludes.

The purpose of the fitness test is to assess the physical fitness and readiness of referees for the upcoming football leagues.

The FIFA MA Elite Referees Course will run from Monday, 10 August 2026 to Friday, 14 August 2026 at Bambatha Tšita Sports Arena. The course will be attended by 45 referees and will be conducted by international FIFA instructors:

- Mr. Paulo Marques– South Africa, Technical Instructor
- Ms. Hannachi Marwa – Tunisia, Physical Instructor

The international instructors will work together with local instructors:
- Mr. Tseliso Mosehle– Technical Instructor, working alongside Mr. Paulo Marques
- Ms. Selloane Mphuthing – Physical Instructor, working alongside Ms. Hannachi Marwa

Course Officials:
- Course Coordinator:Mr. Moabi Makara
- Physiotherapist: Ms. Limpho Makhoali

The course will focus on enhancing the technical and physical competencies of the referees in preparation for upcoming domestic and international games.

LeFA remains committed to raising officiating standards and ensuring that Lesotho referees are adequately prepared for the demands of modern football.

Issued by: LeFA Media

CAF A LICENSE COACHING DIPLOMA EXAMS AT BAMBATHA TŠITA SPORTS ARENA EARLIER THIS WEEK.

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MAKOANYANE XI DRAWN IN GROUP B FOR U-20 AFCON COSAFA QUALIFIERS IN MAURITIUS

Lesotho’s U-20 national team, Makoanyane XI, have been drawn in Group B for the CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations COSAFA Qualifiers set for 18-27 September in Mauritius.

Makoanyane XI will face South Africa, Angola, and Eswatini in a group packed with regional rivalry and quality opposition.

The tournament in Mauritius will see the Motlolo Makepe-coached side test themselves against neighbours and a Lusophone powerhouse, with only group winners and the best runners-up progressing to the U-20 AFCON.

Preparations are now in full swing as the countdown to Mauritius begins, with the team having recently played friendly matches during a tour of South Africa.

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LIKUENA COACH BOB MAFOSO AND ORLANDO PIRATES COACH ABDESLAM OUADDOU EXCHANGE FOOTBALL KNOWLEDGE

Likuena Head Coach, Mr. Bob Mafoso, and Orlando Pirates Head Coach, Mr. Abdeslam Ouaddou, held a four hour meeting in Johannesburg, focused on exchanging football knowledge and ideas.

The former Moroccan international's relationship with the Lesotho Football Association began from his time while in Bloemfontein coaching Maruma Gallants.

The meeting centered on technical development, coaching methodologies, player development, and modern trends in the game. Both coaches shared insights on performance analysis and strategies to improve standards at national team and club level.

The former Moroccan captain, who before becoming a coach played for the likes of Fulham in the English Premier League, as well as spells in France, Greece and Qatar, stated that Lesotho has talented players but observed physical challenges when his Orlando Pirates faced Lioli in the CAF Champions League during the 2024/2025 season.

Such engagements form part of LeFA’s commitment to ensure that the national team technical bench is exposed to international expertise for the benefit of Lesotho football.

The Likuena Coach expressed his gratitude to Mr. Ouaddou for sacrificing time from his busy schedule to exchange football knowledge.

Issued by: Lesotho Football Association