Lesotho national football team
Nickname(s) | Likuena (Crocodiles) | ||
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Association | Lesothaanse Voetbal-assosiasie | ||
Confederation | CAF (Africa) | ||
Sub-confederation | COSAFA (Southern Africa) | ||
Head coach | Seephephe Matete | ||
Home stadium | Setsoto Stadium | ||
FIFA code | LES | ||
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FIFA ranking | |||
Current | 143 5 (10 August 2017) | ||
Highest | 105 (August 2014) | ||
Lowest | 185 (August 2011) | ||
Elo ranking | |||
Current | 168 (28 May 2017) | ||
Highest | 141 (13 November 1994) | ||
Lowest | 171 (April 2000) | ||
First international | |||
Lesotho 2–1 Malawi (Malawi; August 8, 1970) | |||
Biggest win | |||
Lesotho 5–0 Swaziland (Maseru, Lesotho; April 14, 2006) | |||
Biggest defeat | |||
Zambia 9–0 Lesotho (August 8, 1988) |
The Lesotho national football team (Afrikaans: Lesothaanse nasionale sokkerspan), nicknamed the Likuena (Crocodiles), is the national team of Lesotho and is controlled by the Lesotho Football Association. The country has never qualified for the final stages of the World Cup or the Africa Cup of Nations.
Achievements
- COSAFA Cup :
- Runners-up: 2000
Competition records
World Cup record
- 1930 to 1970 – Did not enter
- 1974 – Did not qualify
- 1978 – Did not enter
- 1982 – Did not qualify
- 1986 to 1990 – Withdrew
- 1994 to 1998 – Did not enter
- 2002 to 2018 – Did not qualify
Africa Cup of Nations record
Recent results
14 June 2015 2017 Africa Cup of Nations qualification |
Ethiopia | 2–1 | Lesotho | Bahir Dar Stadium, Bahir Dar |
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16:00 | Panom 65' Said 77' |
Report | Mothoana 41' | Referee: Malang Diedhiou (Senegal) |
21 June 2015 2016 African Nations Championship qualification | Lesotho | 0–0 | Botswana | Setsoto Stadium, Maseru |
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14:50 | Report |
4 July 2015 2016 African Nations Championship qualification | Botswana | 1–1 | Lesotho | Botswana National Stadium, Gaborone |
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15:00 | Kgaswane 88' | Report | Brown 81' | Referee: Jackson Pavaza (Namibia) |
6 September 2015 2017 Africa Cup of Nations qualificiation |
Lesotho | 1–3 | Algeria | Setsoto Stadium, Maseru |
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15:00 | Mokhahlane 38' | Report | Ghoulam 32' Soudani 85', 90+1' |
Referee: Jackson Pavaza (Namibia) |
7 October 2015 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification | Comoros | 0–0 | Lesotho | Stade de Moroni, Moroni |
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15:00 | Report | Attendance: 2800 Referee: Andofetra Rakotojaona (Madagascar) |
13 October 2015 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification | Lesotho | 1–1 | Comoros | Setsoto Stadium, Maseru |
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18:00 | Tsepo 17' | Report | M'Changama 71' | Attendance: 480 Referee: Samuel Chirinda (Mozambique) |
Current squad
The following players were called up for the 2015 Nations Cup qualifiers against Liberia.[1]
# | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club |
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1 | GK | Mohau Koenane | December 27, 1984 | 7 | 0 | Lioli FC |
16 | GK | Likano Mphuthi | 0 | 0 | Lesotho Defence Force FC | |
22 | GK | Kananelo Makhooane | May 11, 1992 | 0 | 0 | Likhopo FC |
DF | Sepiriti Malefane | August 8, 1994 | 2 | 0 | Bloemfontein Celtic F.C. | |
DF | Basia Makepe | March 4, 1991 | 0 | 0 | ||
DF | Tlale Maile | August 16, 1987 | 5 | 1 | Bantu FC | |
DF | Thabo Masualle | April 18, 1985 | 27 | 2 | Lioli FC | |
DF | Nkau Lerotholi | September 27, 1990 | 17 | 0 | Matlama FC | |
14 | DF | Bokang Mothoana | December 2, 1987 | 17 | 2 | Likhopo FC |
DF | Tsoanelo Koetle | November 22, 1992 | 24 | 0 | Lioli FC | |
MF | Emmanuel Lekhanya | June 24, 1992 | 2 | 0 | Likhopo FC | |
MF | Makara Ntaitsane | 1 | 0 | Likhopo FC | ||
MF | Phafa Tsosane | 1 | 0 | Matlama FC | ||
4 | MF | Motlalepula Mofolo | July 7, 1986 | 16 | 0 | MC Saïda |
MF | Khoto Sesinyi | March 6, 1977 | 17 | 0 | Lesotho Prison Service | |
12 | MF | Bushi Moletsane | January 2, 1984 | 26 | 1 | Lioli FC |
11 | FW | Tsepo Seturumane | July 6, 1992 | 2 | 0 | Lioli FC |
17 | FW | Thulo Ranchobe | February 18, 1983 | 16 | 0 | Lesotho Correctional Services |
FW | Tsepo Lekhoana | September 7, 1988 | 10 | 1 | Maluti FET College | |
FW | Thapelo Tale | April 22, 1988 | 13 | 1 | Likhopo |
Recent squad
# | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club |
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GK | Liteboho Mokhesi | May 17, 1985 | 1 | 0 | Matlama FC | |
16 | GK | Phasumane Kholuoe | April 29, 1983 | 7 | 0 | Lesotho Correctional Services |
DF | Thabiso Maile | January 27, 1987 | 11 | 2 | Bantu FC | |
DF | Ngoako Mapheelle | July 23, 1989 | 2 | 0 | Lioli FC | |
5 | DF | Mohapi Ntobo (captain) | May 7, 1984 | 13 | 0 | Matlama FC |
MF | Mosiuoa Boseka | December 31, 1991 | 2 | 0 | Bantu FC | |
MF | Tumelo Bereng | January 8, 1992 | 1 | 0 | Highlands Park | |
MF | Moitheri Ntobo | November 14, 1979 | 16 | 0 | Lesotho Correctional Services | |
MF | Thapelo Mokhele | April 18, 1986 | 21 | 1 | Bantu FC | |
MF | Jeremiah Kamele | April 18, 1986 | 21 | 1 | Joy FC | |
MF | Libie Mojela Letsie | August 23, 1984 | 5 | 0 | Lesotho Defence Force FC | |
MF | Moli Lesesa | April 1, 1984 | 13 | 1 | Joy FC | |
MF | Sello Muso | March 3, 1986 | 22 | 4 | Likhopo FC | |
MF | Taeli Ramashalane | February 1, 1984 | 3 | 0 | Lesotho Prison Service | |
MF | Molefe Lekoekoe | February 26, 1990 | 3 | 0 | Lesotho Defence Force FC | |
MF | Nyakhane Nyakhane | November 1, 1973 | 3 | 0 | Likhopo FC | |
MF | Lire Phiri | January 29, 1979 | 4 | 0 | Lesotho Defence Force FC | |
2 | MF | Ralekoti Mokhahlane | June 3, 1986 | 17 | 0 | FC Balzers |
8 | MF | Molibeli Janefeke | September 25, 1986 | 2 | 0 | Lesotho Defence Force FC |
10 | MF | Katleho Moleko | August 28, 1986 | 15 | 0 | Santos |
15 | MF | Litšepe Marabe | February 20, 1992 | 4 | 1 | Bantu FC |
19 | MF | Mabuti Potloane | January 15, 1986 | 4 | 0 | Linare FC |
FW | Sunny Jane | July 17, 1991 | 2 | 0 | Wilmington Hammerheads | |
FW | Mokoenanyane Moahloli | June 22, 1984 | 0 | 0 | Lesotho Defence Force FC | |
7 | FW | Lehlomela Ramabele | April 14, 1992 | 10 | 1 | Botswana Defence Force XI |
9 | FW | Tsiu Moorosi | May 11, 1987 | 0 | 0 | Linare FC |
FW | Dlomo Monaphathi | September 9, 1987 | 5 | 0 | Bantu FC | |
FW | Mpho Matsinyane | October 23, 1983 | 1 | 0 | Bantu FC | |
FW | Reitumetse Moloisane | February 17, 1985 | 13 | 1 | Lesotho Prison Service | |
FW | Mokone Marabe | February 17, 1977 | 4 | 0 | Bantu FC | |
FW | Mokheti Matsora | November 15, 1984 | 2 | 0 | LMPS | |
FW | Katleho Moleko | August 24, 1986 | 4 | 0 | Likhopo FC |
Managers
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Kit Suppliers
- Uhlsport (2000)
- Umbro (2002 & 2006)
- Uhlsport (2007)
- Adidas (2008–2011)
- Basutoland Ink (2012–)
International match records
As of 24 July 2017[2]
Positive Record Neutral Record Negative Record
Opponent |
Pld |
W |
D |
L |
GF |
GA |
GD |
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Algeria | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 9 | −8 |
Angola | 8 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 16 | −12 |
Botswana | 28 | 5 | 11 | 12 | 22 | 32 | −10 |
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 |
Comoros | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
DR Congo | 7 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 17 | −13 |
Ethiopia | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | −2 |
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 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | −2 |
Malawi | 18 | 3 | 2 | 13 | 10 | 41 | −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 | 10 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 11 | 10 | +1 |
Niger | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
Nigeria | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | −3 |
São Tomé and Príncipe | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | −1 |
Senegal | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | −4 |
Seychelles | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | −1 |
South Africa | 11 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 4 | 20 | −16 |
Sudan | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | +2 |
Swaziland | 39 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 40 | 46 | −6 |
Tanzania | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 5 | −2 |
Uganda | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | −3 |
Zambia | 14 | 0 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 36 | −29 |
Zimbabwe | 19 | 1 | 4 | 14 | 19 | 49 | −30 |
Total | 255 | 45 | 74 | 136 | 202 | 438 | −236 |
References
- ↑ http://www.liberianobserver.com/football/likuena-crocodiles-town-against-lone-star
- ↑ "World Football Elo Ratings: Lesotho". Elo Ratings. Retrieved 28 June 2017.
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