Vodacom Soccer Spectacular

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Vodacom Soccer Spectacular is a soccer tournament that was launched by Vodacom Lesotho [1] in 2008 and took place in 2011. [2]

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The Vodacom Soccer Spectacular soccer tournament was launched by Vodacom Lesotho [1] in 2008 and took place in 2011. [2] Soccer Spectacular was opened for teams in First division and Premier League teams. The fans voted for their favourite team with the four clubs with the most votes qualifying for the tournament. [2] The total of 36 teams from first division teams and premier league teams to be in the first four will participate in the final knock-out games.

The theme song of the competition was "Vodacom Soccer Spectacular (final)". [3]

Finalists and results

[4]

Matlama 3-0 Qalo
Bantu FC 0-0 LCS
Manamela 0-1 LDF
Lioli 1-2 Likhopo

LDF 3-0 Manamela
Lioli 1-1 Likhopo
Matlama 4-1 Qalo
LCS 2-1 Bantu FC

Likhopo 1-2 Matlama
LCS 2-0 LDF

Likhopo 3-1 LDF

Matlama 1-0 LCS

Winners

Yearwinner2nd place
2008 LCS (Maseru) n/a
2009 Matlama FC LCS (Maseru)
2011 Matlama FC Bantu FC

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References

  1. 1 2 "Vodacom back in the game". Newsday. Archived from the original on 2021-12-10. Retrieved 2022-03-14.
  2. 1 2 3 "Vodacom Soccer Spectacular launched". Lesotho Times. 2011-08-18. Archived from the original on 2022-03-14. Retrieved 2022-03-14.
  3. "Masilo to lead Vodacom Soccer Spectacular song". Sunday Express. 2011-09-17. Archived from the original on 2022-03-14. Retrieved 2022-03-14.
  4. "Lesotho 2011/12". www.rsssf.com. Vodacom Soccer Spectacular 2011. Archived from the original on 2021-04-15. Retrieved 2022-03-14.