Lesotho national football team

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Lesollo
Nickname(s) Likuena (Crocodiles)
Association Lesotho Football Association (LeFA)
Confederation CAF (Africa)
Sub-confederation COSAFA (Southern Africa)
Head coach Leslie Notši
Captain Sekhoane Moerane
Most caps Jane Thabantso (90)
Top scorerJane Thabantso (15)
Home stadium Setsoto Stadium
FIFA code LES
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FIFA ranking
Current 152 Increase2.svg 1 (24 October 2024) [1]
Highest105 (August 2014)
Lowest185 (August 2011)
First international
Flag of Lesotho (1966-1987).svg  Lesotho 2–1 Malawi  Flag of Malawi.svg
(Malawi; 8 August 1970)
Biggest win
Flag of Lesotho (1987-2006).svg  Lesotho 5–0 Swaziland  Flag of Eswatini.svg
(Maseru, Lesotho; 14 April 2006)
Biggest defeat
Flag of Zambia (1964-1996).svg  Zambia 9–0 Lesotho  Flag of Lesotho (1987-2006).svg
(Botswana; 8 August 1988)
COSAFA Cup
Appearances22 (first in 1997 )
Best resultRunners-up (2000, 2023)

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.

Contents

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

16 November 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification Nigeria  Flag of Nigeria.svg1–1Flag of Lesotho.svg  Lesotho Uyo, Nigeria
17:00  UTC+1
  • Ajayi Soccerball shade.svg67'
Report Stadium: Godswill Akpabio International Stadium
Referee: Mehrez Malki (Tunisia)
21 November 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification Lesotho  Flag of Lesotho.svg0–0Flag of Benin.svg  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  Flag of Mozambique.svg2–0Flag of Lesotho.svg  Lesotho Johannesburg, South Africa
16:00  UTC+2
Report Stadium: FNB Stadium
11 January Friendly South Africa  Flag of South Africa.svg0–0Flag of Lesotho.svg  Lesotho Pretoria, South Africa
15:00  UTC+2 Report Stadium: Lucas Moripe Stadium
21 March Friendly Ethiopia  Flag of Ethiopia.svg1–2Flag of Lesotho.svg  Lesotho Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Stadium: Addis Ababa Stadium
24 March Friendly Ethiopia  Flag of Ethiopia.svg2–1Flag of Lesotho.svg  Lesotho Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Stadium: Addis Ababa Stadium
1 June Friendly Lesotho  Flag of Lesotho.svg1–1Flag of Namibia.svg  Namibia
7 June 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification Zimbabwe  Flag of Zimbabwe.svg0–2Flag of Lesotho.svg  Lesotho Johannesburg, South Africa
15:00  UTC+2 Report Stadium: Orlando Stadium
Referee: Thulani Sibandze (Eswatini)
11 June 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification Lesotho  Flag of Lesotho.svg0–1Flag of Rwanda.svg  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  Flag of Lesotho.svg1–1Flag of Seychelles.svg  Seychelles Gqeberha, South Africa
15:00 Report
Stadium: Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium
1 July 2024 COSAFA Cup Namibia  Flag of Namibia.svg2–1Flag of Lesotho.svg  Lesotho Gqeberha, South Africa
18:00
Report Stadium: Isaac Wolfson Stadium
3 July 2024 COSAFA Cup Lesotho  Flag of Lesotho.svg1–3Flag of Angola.svg  Angola Gqeberha, South Africa
15:00 Report
Stadium: Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium
5 September 2025 AFCON qualification Central African Republic  Flag of the Central African Republic.svg3–1Flag of Lesotho.svg  Lesotho El Jadida, Morocco
16:00  UTC+1
Report
Stadium: Ben M'Hamed El Abdi Stadium
Referee: Youcef Gamouh (Algeria)
9 September 2025 AFCON qualification Lesotho  Flag of Lesotho.svg0–1Flag of Morocco.svg  Morocco Agadir, Morocco
19:00  UTC+1 Report
Stadium: Adrar Stadium
Referee: Clement Franklin Kpan (Ivory Coast)
26 October 2024 (2024-10-26) 2024 African Nations Championship qualification Lesotho  Flag of Lesotho.svg1–0Flag of Namibia.svg  Namibia Bloemfontein (South Africa)
Report Stadium: Free State Stadium
3 November 2024 (2024-11-03) 2024 African Nations Championship qualification Namibia  Flag of Namibia.svgvFlag of Lesotho.svg  Lesotho

Managers

Caretaker manager are listed in italics.

Players

Current squad

The following players were selected for the 2024 COSAFA Cup. [2]

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

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsGoalsClub
1 GK Sekhoane Moerane (1997-09-18) 18 September 1997 (age 27)391 Flag of Lesotho.svg Lesotho Mounted Police Service
1 GK Tankiso Chaba (1995-12-27) 27 December 1995 (age 28)20 Flag of Lesotho.svg Lesotho Correctional Services
1 GK Ntsane Molise (1994-07-30) 30 July 1994 (age 30)00 Flag of Lesotho.svg Linare

2 DF Motlomelo Mkhwanazi (1994-11-05) 5 November 1994 (age 29)381 Flag of Lesotho.svg Bantu
2 DF Rethabile Rasethuntsa (1994-11-22) 22 November 1994 (age 29)361 Flag of Lesotho.svg Linare
2 DF Thabang Malane (1997-06-10) 10 June 1997 (age 27)310 Flag of South Africa.svg African All Stars
2 DF Rethabile Mokokoane (1996-04-06) 6 April 1996 (age 28)151 Flag of Lesotho.svg Matlama
2 DF Thabo Matšoele (1993-05-23) 23 May 1993 (age 31)110 Flag of Lesotho.svg Matlama
2 DF Thabo Makhele (1994-12-17) 17 December 1994 (age 29)40 Flag of South Africa.svg Chippa United
2 DF Thato Sefoli (1995-05-22) 22 May 1995 (age 29)30 Flag of South Africa.svg Upington City
2 DF Fusi Matlabe (2000-05-23) 23 May 2000 (age 24)00 Flag of South Africa.svg Mpheni Home Defenders

3 MF Tsepo Toloane (1997-07-15) 15 July 1997 (age 27)480 Flag of Lesotho.svg Lesotho Defence Force
3 MF Tumelo Khutlang (1995-10-23) 23 October 1995 (age 29)453 Flag of Lesotho.svg Lioli
3 MF Lisema Lebokollane (1993-02-25) 25 February 1993 (age 31)410 Flag of Lesotho.svg Matlama
3 MF Tshwarelo Bereng (1990-10-30) 30 October 1990 (age 33)382 Flag of Eswatini.svg Mbabane Highlanders
3 MF Lehlohonolo Fothoane (1997-02-23) 23 February 1997 (age 27)362 Flag of Lesotho.svg Bantu
3 MF Neo Mokhachane (1996-09-22) 22 September 1996 (age 28)182 Flag of Lesotho.svg Bantu
3 MF Lehlohonolo Matsau (1997-03-06) 6 March 1997 (age 27)40 Flag of Lesotho.svg Lesotho Defence Force
3 MF Tlotliso Phatsisi (1999-05-26) 26 May 1999 (age 25)40 Flag of South Africa.svg Black Leopards
3 MF Paseka Maile 10 Flag of Lesotho.svg Kick4Life

4 FW Jane Thabantso (1996-01-22) 22 January 1996 (age 28)8715 Flag of Lesotho.svg Matlama
4 FW Sera Motebang (1995-05-01) 1 May 1995 (age 29)6411 Flag of South Africa.svg Royal AM
4 FW Katleho Makateng (1998-09-20) 20 September 1998 (age 26)173 Flag of South Africa.svg Richards Bay

Recent call-ups

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

Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsGoalsClubLatest call-up
GK Seahlolo Mosoeu (2003-05-03) 3 May 2003 (age 21)20 Flag of Lesotho.svg Lesotho Correctional Services v. Flag of Ethiopia.svg  Ethiopia ; 24 March 2024
GK Monaheng Ramalefane (1998-12-22) 22 December 1998 (age 25)40 Flag of Lesotho.svg Matlama v. Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa ; 11 January 2024
GK Teboho Ratibisi (1998-11-28) 28 November 1998 (age 25)00 Flag of Lesotho.svg Lesotho Defence Force v. Flag of Benin.svg  Benin ; 21 November 2023

DF Motete John Mohai (1998-05-01) 1 May 1998 (age 26)60 Flag of Lesotho.svg Matlama v. Flag of Rwanda.svg  Rwanda ; 11 June 2024
DF Kopano Tšeka (1991-11-08) 8 November 1991 (age 32)481 Flag of Lesotho.svg Lioli v. Flag of Namibia.svg  Namibia ; 1 June 2024
DF Bokang Sello (1994-08-08) 8 August 1994 (age 30)320 Flag of Botswana.svg Police v. Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa ; 11 January 2024
DF Rethabile Senkoto (1998-01-16) 16 January 1998 (age 26)120 Flag of Lesotho.svg Lifofane v. Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa ; 11 January 2024
DF Mohlomi Makhetha (2000-09-21) 21 September 2000 (age 24)40 Flag of Lesotho.svg Lesotho Correctional Services v. Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa ; 11 January 2024

MF Tsepang Sefali (1996-07-07) 7 July 1996 (age 28)190 Flag of Lesotho.svg Bantu 2024 COSAFA Cup INJ
MF Teboho Letsema (2002-09-09) 9 September 2002 (age 22)50 Flag of Lesotho.svg Linare 2024 COSAFA Cup WD
MF Thabo Lesaoana (1993-11-07) 7 November 1993 (age 30)180 Flag of Lesotho.svg Bantu v. Flag of Rwanda.svg  Rwanda ; 11 June 2024
MF Alfred Mosoeu (1997-05-21) 21 May 1997 (age 27)10 Flag of South Africa.svg Mangaung Unite v. Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa ; 11 January 2024
MF Tumelo Shai 10 Flag of South Africa.svg Kaizer Chiefs v. Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa ; 11 January 2024

FW Lemohang Lintša (1992-04-03) 3 April 1992 (age 32)40 Flag of Lesotho.svg Limkokwing University 2024 COSAFA Cup WD
FW Thabiso Brown (1995-10-03) 3 October 1995 (age 29)151 Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Jiangxi Lushan v. Flag of South Africa.svg  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 5 September 2024 [3]
Players in bold are still active with Lesotho.

Most appearances

RankPlayerCapsGoalsCareer
1 Jane Thabantso 89152015–present
2 Basia Makepe 6912012–present
3 Nkau Lerotholi 6822008–2021
4 Sera Motebang 67122016–present
5 Hlompho Kalake 5572015–2021
6 Tšoanelo Koetle 5422011–2021
7 Bushi Moletsane 5332004–2015
8 Thapelo Mokhele 4922006–2018
9 Tšepo Toloane 4802018–present
Kopano Tšeka 4812016–present

Top goalscorers

RankPlayerGoalsCapsRatioCareer
1 Jane Thabantso 15890.172015–present
2 Sera Motebang 12670.182016–present
3 Refiloe Potse 9230.391998–2009
4 Tsepo Seturumane 8380.212013–2020
5 Thapelo Tale 7450.162008–2019
Hlompho Kalake 7550.132015–2021
7 Teele Ntšonyana 5190.261995–2004
Majara Masupha 5200.251998–2004
Motlatsi Shale 5220.231998–2006
10 Thulo Ranchobe 4230.172003–2013
Sello Muso 4290.142006–2009
Lehlohonolo Seema 4350.111998–2008
Ralekoti Mokhahlane 4380.112006–2018
Bokang Mothoana 4390.12005–2017

Competitive record

FIFA World Cup

FIFA World Cup record Qualification record
YearRoundPositionPldWD*LGFGAPldWDLGFGA
1930 to 1962 Part of Flag of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom Part of Flag of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom
1966 and 1970 Did not enterDid not enter
Flag of Germany.svg 1974 Did not qualify201116
Flag of Argentina.svg 1978 Did not enterDid not enter
Flag of Spain.svg 1982 Did not qualify201124
Flag of Mexico.svg 1986 WithdrewWithdrew
Flag of Italy.svg 1990
1994 and 1998 Did not enterDid not enter
Flag of South Korea (1997-2011).svg Flag of Japan.svg 2002 Did not qualify200203
Flag of Germany.svg 2006 201114
Flag of South Africa.svg 2010 6006216
Flag of Brazil.svg 2014 8233717
Flag of Russia.svg 2018 202011
Flag of Qatar.svg 2022 202011
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Flag of Mexico.svg Flag of the United States.svg 2026 To be determined412132
Flag of Morocco.svg Flag of Portugal.svg Flag of Spain.svg 2030 To be derermined
Flag of Saudi Arabia.svg 2034
Total0/1530312151857

Africa Cup of Nations

Africa Cup of Nations recordQualification record
YearRoundPositionPldWD*LGFGAPldWD*LGFGA
Flag of Sudan (1956-1970).svg 1957 Part of Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom Part of Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom
Flag of the United Arab Republic.svg 1959
Flag of Ethiopia (1897-1936; 1941-1974).svg 1962
Flag of Ghana.svg 1963
Flag of Tunisia (1959-1999).svg 1965 Did not enterDid not enter
Flag of Ethiopia (1897-1936; 1941-1974).svg 1968
Flag of Sudan (1956-1970).svg 1970
Flag of Cameroon (1961-1975).svg 1972
Flag of Egypt (1972-1984).svg 1974 Did not qualify201115
Flag of Ethiopia (1975-1987).svg 1976 WithdrewWithdrew
Flag of Ghana.svg 1978 Did not enterDid not enter
Flag of Nigeria.svg 1980 Did not qualify210122
Flag of Libya (1977-2011).svg 1982 210137
Flag of Cote d'Ivoire.svg 1984 WithdrewWithdrew
Flag of Egypt.svg 1986 Did not enterDid not enter
Flag of Morocco.svg 1988 WithdrewWithdrew
Flag of Algeria.svg 1990 Did not enterDid not enter
Flag of Senegal.svg 1992
Flag of Tunisia (1959-1999).svg 1994 Did not qualify8143817
Flag of South Africa.svg 1996 Withdrew during qualifying6105316
Flag of Burkina Faso.svg 1998 BannedBanned for withdrawing in 1996
Flag of Ghana.svg Flag of Nigeria.svg 2000 Did not qualify201124
Flag of Mali.svg 2002 7233810
Flag of Tunisia.svg 2004 4103110
Flag of Egypt.svg 2006 201114
Flag of Ghana.svg 2008 611439
Flag of Angola.svg 2010 6006216
Flag of Equatorial Guinea.svg Flag of Gabon.svg 2012 Did not enterDid not enter
Flag of South Africa.svg 2013 Did not qualify201101
Flag of Equatorial Guinea.svg 2015 10235613
Flag of Gabon.svg 2017 6105516
Flag of Egypt.svg 2019 613237
Flag of Cameroon.svg 2021 603339
Flag of Cote d'Ivoire.svg 2023 8125410
Flag of Morocco.svg 2025 To be determinedTo be determined
Flag of Kenya.svg Flag of Tanzania.svg Flag of Uganda.svg 2027
Flag placeholder.svg 2029
Total0/348513234955156

COSAFA Cup

Year COSAFA Cup record
RoundResultPldWDLGFGA
1997 Preliminary round7th100102
1998 10th100102
1999 Quarter-finals8th210111
2000 Runners-up2nd511339
2001 Quarter-finals7th100112
2002 First round12th100102
2003 9th101000
2004 9th101000
2005 8th100112
2006 7th201113
2007 11th200225
Flag of South Africa.svg 2008 Preliminary round12th311122
Flag of Zimbabwe.svg 2009 Group stage10th211032
Flag of Zambia.svg 2013 Fourth place4th61321010
Flag of South Africa.svg 2015 Group stage11th310224
Flag of Namibia.svg 2016 Quarter-finals7th531194
Flag of South Africa.svg 2017 Fourth place4th302134
Flag of South Africa.svg 2018 Third place3rd321020
Flag of South Africa.svg 2019 Fourth place4th302134
Flag of South Africa.svg 2021 Group stage8th4103312
Flag of South Africa.svg 2022 Group stage10th320144
Flag of South Africa.svg 2023 Runners-up2nd521266
TotalRunners-up22/22581616265680

Head-to-head record

As of 14 October 2024 after match against Flag of Gabon.svg  Gabon [4]

  Positive Record  Neutral Record  Negative Record

Opponent
Pld
W
D
L
GF
GA
GD
Flag of Algeria.svg  Algeria 200219−8
Flag of Angola.svg  Angola 10118723−16
Flag of Benin.svg  Benin 1010000
Flag of Botswana.svg  Botswana 31511152339−16
Flag of Burkina Faso.svg  Burkina Faso 200203−3
Flag of Burundi.svg  Burundi 211032+1
Flag of Cameroon.svg  Cameroon 210134−1
Flag of Cape Verde.svg  Cape Verde 2020110
Flag of the Central African Republic.svg  Central African Republic 100113–2
Flag of the Comoros.svg  Comoros 722336–3
Flag of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.svg  DR Congo 7043417−13
Flag of Ethiopia.svg  Ethiopia 92431011–1
Flag of Gabon.svg  Gabon 6024312−9
Flag of The Gambia.svg  Gambia 210116−5
Flag of Ghana.svg  Ghana 7016723−16
Flag of Guinea.svg  Guinea 201124−2
Flag of Cote d'Ivoire.svg  Ivory Coast 201101–1
Flag of Kenya.svg  Kenya 8143610−4
Flag of Laos.svg  Laos 110031+2
Flag of Liberia.svg  Liberia 210121+1
Flag of Libya.svg  Libya 200205−5
Flag of Madagascar.svg  Madagascar 310234−1
Flag of Malawi.svg  Malawi 2346131646−30
Flag of Malaysia.svg  Malaysia 100105−5
Flag of Mauritius.svg  Mauritius 168352723+4
Flag of Morocco.svg  Morocco 100101−1
Flag of Mozambique.svg  Mozambique 2447131033−23
Flag of Myanmar.svg  Myanmar 100101−1
Flag of Namibia.svg  Namibia 144551415–1
Flag of Niger.svg  Niger 2101330
Flag of Nigeria.svg  Nigeria 5014311−8
Flag of Rwanda.svg  Rwanda 100101−1
Flag of Sao Tome and Principe.svg  São Tomé and Príncipe 201101−1
Flag of Senegal.svg  Senegal 200204−4
Flag of Seychelles.svg  Seychelles 522165+1
Flag of Sierra Leone.svg  Sierra Leone 2020110
Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa 152581026−16
Flag of Sudan.svg  Sudan 211031+2
Flag of Eswatini.svg  Eswatini 421213174251−9
Flag of Tanzania.svg  Tanzania 522145−1
Flag of Togo (3-2).svg  Togo 100102−2
Flag of Uganda.svg  Uganda 502308−8
Flag of Zambia.svg  Zambia 1816111043−33
Flag of Zimbabwe.svg  Zimbabwe 2537152554−29
Total3236198164257525−268

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