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Maseru is the capital and largest city of Lesotho. It is also the capital of the Maseru District. Located on the Caledon River, Maseru lies directly on the Lesotho–South Africa border. Maseru had a population of 330,760 in the 2016 census. The city was established as a police camp and assigned as the capital after the country became a British protectorate in 1869. When the country achieved independence in 1966, Maseru retained its status as capital. The name of the city is a Sesotho word meaning "red sandstones".
Teyateyaneng is a town located in the district of Berea in Lesotho. Usually abbreviated to T.Y., Teyateyaneng takes its name from the two twin rivers which run on the north and the South. Both rivers lead to the Mohokare, or the Caledon River which forms the western boundary with South Africa. They are both named for their vast quantities of sand which means rapid dipping of feet as one crosses them, leading to both names which may well suggest that this is a 'place of quick sands'. Teyateyaneng's name therefore comes from the southern Teja-tejana River, but the name later changed to Teyateyaneng, perhaps due to British influences as the country became a Protectorate in the late 1800s.
The Lesotho Football Association (LEFA) is the governing body of association football in Lesotho, a landlocked country in Southern Africa. It was formed in 1932 and it is based in the city of Maseru. The board helps run the Lesotho national football team as well as domestic competitions such as the Lesotho Premier League, the Lesotho Independence Cup and the Vodacom Soccer Spectacular.
The Lesotho Premier League also known as Econet Premier League is the top football division in Lesotho and was created in 1970. Econet Telecom Lesotho are the current league sponsor, since 2017/2018 season. Vodacom Lesotho were the previous league sponsor and were also the sponsor of the now cancelled Vodacom Soccer Spectacular knockout competition, which was the Lesotho's annual national cup tournament.
Arsenal Football Club is a Mosotho football club based in Maseru.
Lerotholi Polytechnic Football Club is a Lesotho football club based in Maseru. It takes its name from the tertiary institution in Maseru, Lerotholi polytechnic, which was founded by and named after Paramount Chief Lerotholi.
Kick4Life FC (K4L) is the world's first football club exclusively dedicated to social change. Currently playing in the Lesotho Men's Premier League and the Lesotho Women's Super League the club is a registered charity in Lesotho, the UK and the US, and aims to utilise the power of football to change the lives and long-term prospects of young people in Lesotho.
Rugby union in Lesotho, and its predecessor Basutoland is a minor but growing sport.
Matlama Football Club is the champion of Lesotho and the most successful club in the country. It is based in the city of Maseru, capital of the Lesotho.Matlama Football Club formed in 1932, is the most decorated team in Lesotho, having won the record 10 league championships. It is based in the capital city Maseru, its colors are Royal Blue and Manchester white .The home ground of MATLAMA FC is Pitso ground, the venue where Lesotho gained its independence. The club is renowned for its entertaining style of play which is developed from its junior ranks from under12 to the senior team, the team boasts one of the oldest and most successful youth structure in the country so much that almost all the teams in the Premier league have the products of such an academy affectionally known as Bafana.
Lesotho Correctional Services football club are a team based in Maseru, Lesotho. They compete in the Lesotho Premier League and have won four league titles.
The sport of football in the country of Lesotho is run by the Lesotho Football Association. The association administers the national football team, as well as the Premier League. Football is the most popular sport in the country.
Likhopo Football Club is a Lesotho football club located in Maseru, Lesotho. It currently plays in Lesotho Premier League.Re
Steven Robert "Steve" Barker is a South African former football (soccer) player and coach currently managing South African Premier Division club Stellenbosch F.C.
Bantu Football Club is a Lesotho football club based in Mafeteng. It is based in the city of Mafeteng in the Mafeteng District.
Lesotho Defence Force FC is a Lesotho football club based in Maseru. It is based in the city of Maseru in the Maseru District.
Lesotho Mounted Police Service FC is a Lesotho football club based in Maseru. It is based in the city of Maseru in the Maseru District.
Qoaling Highlanders is a Lesotho football club based in Maseru. It is based in the city of Maseru in the Maseru District.
Majantja Football Club is a professional football club based in Mohale's Hoek, Lesotho, that competes in the top tier of Lesotho football known as the Lesotho Premier League. The club was founded in 1932.
Lesotho Paramilitary Forces is a Lesotho football club based in Maseru. It is based in the city of Maseru in the Maseru District.
Roma Rovers Football Club is a Lesotho football club based in the town of Roma in the Maseru District.
