Lesotho national football team

Lesotho

Nickname(s)

Likuena (Crocodiles)

Association

Lesothaanse Voetbal-assosiasie

Confederation

CAF (Africa)

Sub-confederation

COSAFA (Southern Africa)

Head coach

Seephephe Matete

Home stadium

Setsoto Stadium

FIFA code

LES

First colours

Second colours

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

1957 to 1972 – Did not enter
1974 – Did not qualify
1976 – Withdrew
1978 – Did not enter
1980 to 1982 – Did not qualify
1984 – Withdrew
1986 – Did not enter
1988 – Withdrew

1990 to 1992 – Did not enter
1994 – Did not qualify
1996 – Withdrew during qualifying
1998 – Banned for withdrawing in 1996
2000 to 2010 – Did not qualify
2012 – Did not enter
2013 to 2015 – Did not qualify

Recent results

14 June 2015 2017 Africa Cup of Nations qualification	Ethiopia	2–1	Lesotho	Bahir Dar Stadium, Bahir Dar
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
14:50		Report

4 July 2015 2016 African Nations Championship qualification	Botswana	1–1	Lesotho	Botswana National Stadium, Gaborone
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
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
15:00		Report		Attendance: 2800 Referee: Andofetra Rakotojaona (Madagascar)

13 October 2015 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification	Lesotho	1–1	Comoros	Setsoto Stadium, Maseru
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]

0#0	Pos.	Player	Date of birth (age)	Caps	Goals	Club
1	1GK	Mohau Koenane	(1984-12-27) December 27, 1984	7	0	Lioli FC
16	1GK	Likano Mphuthi		0	0	Lesotho Defence Force FC
22	1GK	Kananelo Makhooane	(1992-05-11) May 11, 1992	0	0	Likhopo FC

	2DF	Sepiriti Malefane	(1994-08-08) August 8, 1994	2	0	Bloemfontein Celtic F.C.
	2DF	Basia Makepe	(1991-03-04) March 4, 1991	0	0
	2DF	Tlale Maile	(1987-08-16) August 16, 1987	5	1	Bantu FC
	2DF	Thabo Masualle	(1985-04-18) April 18, 1985	27	2	Lioli FC
	2DF	Nkau Lerotholi	(1990-09-27) September 27, 1990	17	0	Matlama FC
14	2DF	Bokang Mothoana	(1987-12-02) December 2, 1987	17	2	Likhopo FC
	2DF	Tsoanelo Koetle	(1992-11-22) November 22, 1992	24	0	Lioli FC

	3MF	Emmanuel Lekhanya	(1992-06-24) June 24, 1992	2	0	Likhopo FC
	3MF	Makara Ntaitsane		1	0	Likhopo FC
	3MF	Phafa Tsosane		1	0	Matlama FC
4	3MF	Motlalepula Mofolo	(1986-07-07) July 7, 1986	16	0	MC Saïda
	3MF	Khoto Sesinyi	(1977-03-06) March 6, 1977	17	0	Lesotho Prison Service
12	3MF	Bushi Moletsane	(1984-01-02) January 2, 1984	26	1	Lioli FC

11	4FW	Tsepo Seturumane	(1992-07-06) July 6, 1992	2	0	Lioli FC
17	4FW	Thulo Ranchobe	(1983-02-18) February 18, 1983	16	0	Lesotho Correctional Services
	4FW	Tsepo Lekhoana	(1988-09-07) September 7, 1988	10	1	Maluti FET College
	4FW	Thapelo Tale	(1988-04-22) April 22, 1988	13	1	Likhopo

Recent squad

0#0	Pos.	Player	Date of birth (age)	Caps	Goals	Club
	1GK	Liteboho Mokhesi	(1985-05-17) May 17, 1985	1	0	Matlama FC
16	1GK	Phasumane Kholuoe	(1983-04-29) April 29, 1983	7	0	Lesotho Correctional Services
	2DF	Thabiso Maile	(1987-01-27) January 27, 1987	11	2	Bantu FC
	2DF	Ngoako Mapheelle	(1989-07-23) July 23, 1989	2	0	Lioli FC
5	2DF	Mohapi Ntobo (captain)	(1984-05-07) May 7, 1984	13	0	Matlama FC
	3MF	Mosiuoa Boseka	(1991-12-31) December 31, 1991	2	0	Bantu FC
	3MF	Tumelo Bereng	(1992-01-08) January 8, 1992	1	0	Highlands Park
	3MF	Moitheri Ntobo	(1979-11-14) November 14, 1979	16	0	Lesotho Correctional Services
	3MF	Thapelo Mokhele	(1986-04-18) April 18, 1986	21	1	Bantu FC
	3MF	Jeremiah Kamele	(1986-04-18) April 18, 1986	21	1	Joy FC
	3MF	Libie Mojela Letsie	(1984-08-23) August 23, 1984	5	0	Lesotho Defence Force FC
	3MF	Moli Lesesa	(1984-04-01) April 1, 1984	13	1	Joy FC
	3MF	Sello Muso	(1986-03-03) March 3, 1986	22	4	Likhopo FC
	3MF	Taeli Ramashalane	(1984-02-01) February 1, 1984	3	0	Lesotho Prison Service
	3MF	Molefe Lekoekoe	(1990-02-26) February 26, 1990	3	0	Lesotho Defence Force FC
	3MF	Nyakhane Nyakhane	(1973-11-01) November 1, 1973	3	0	Likhopo FC
	3MF	Lire Phiri	(1979-01-29) January 29, 1979	4	0	Lesotho Defence Force FC
2	3MF	Ralekoti Mokhahlane	(1986-06-03) June 3, 1986	17	0	FC Balzers
8	3MF	Molibeli Janefeke	(1986-09-25) September 25, 1986	2	0	Lesotho Defence Force FC
10	3MF	Katleho Moleko	(1986-08-28) August 28, 1986	15	0	Santos
15	3MF	Litšepe Marabe	(1992-02-20) February 20, 1992	4	1	Bantu FC
19	3MF	Mabuti Potloane	(1986-01-15) January 15, 1986	4	0	Linare FC
	4FW	Sunny Jane	(1991-07-17) July 17, 1991	2	0	Wilmington Hammerheads
	4FW	Mokoenanyane Moahloli	(1984-06-22) June 22, 1984	0	0	Lesotho Defence Force FC
7	4FW	Lehlomela Ramabele	(1992-04-14) April 14, 1992	10	1	Botswana Defence Force XI
9	4FW	Tsiu Moorosi	(1987-05-11) May 11, 1987	0	0	Linare FC
	4FW	Dlomo Monaphathi	(1987-09-09) September 9, 1987	5	0	Bantu FC
	4FW	Mpho Matsinyane	(1983-10-23) October 23, 1983	1	0	Bantu FC
	4FW	Reitumetse Moloisane	(1985-02-17) February 17, 1985	13	1	Lesotho Prison Service
	4FW	Mokone Marabe	(1977-02-17) February 17, 1977	4	0	Bantu FC
	4FW	Mokheti Matsora	(1984-11-15) November 15, 1984	2	0	LMPS
	4FW	Katleho Moleko	(1986-08-24) August 24, 1986	4	0	Likhopo FC

Managers

April Phumo (1979–95)
Lefa Ramakau (2000–??)
Monaheng Monyane (2003–04)

Antoine Hey (2004–06)
Motheo Mohapi (2006–07)
Zaviša Milosavljević (2007–09)

Leslie Notši (2009, caretaker)
Leslie Notši (2011–13)
Seephephe Matete (2014–16)

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
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.

Football in Lesotho

Lesotho Football Association

National teams

Men	National team Olympic (U-23) U-20 U-17
Women	National team U-20 U-17

League system

Men	Lesotho Premier League

Domestic cups

Men	Lesotho Independence Cup Vodacom Soccer Spectacular MGC Supa 8

Awards

Footballer of the Year
Top scorers

Lists

All-time Table
Champions
Clubs
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Venues

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International association football
FIFA Federations Teams Competitions World Cup U-17 U-20 Confederations Cup Olympics Youth Olympics Universiade World Rankings The Best FIFA Football Awards Timeline of association football Comparison of association football and futsal
Africa	CAF – Africa Cup of Nations U-23 U-20 U-17 Regional (CECAFA, CEMAC, COSAFA, WAFU)
Asia	AFC – Asian Cup U-23 U-19 U-16 U-14 Regional (ASEAN, EAFF, SAFF, WAFF)
Europe	UEFA – European Championship U-21 U-19 U-17
North America, Central America and the Caribbean	CONCACAF – Gold Cup U-20 U-17 U-15 Regional (CFU, UNCAF)
Oceania	OFC – Nations Cup U-20 U-17
South America	CONMEBOL – Copa América U-20 U-17 U-15
Non-FIFA	NF-Board – Viva World Cup CONIFA - ConIFA World Football Cup ConIFA European Football Cup IGA - Island Games
Games	African Games Asian Games Central America Central America and Caribbean East Asian Games Francophonie Games Indian Ocean Island Lusophony Games Mediterranean Games Pan American Games Pan Arab Games Pacific Games South Asian Games Southeast Asian Games
See also Geography Codes Player/Club of the Century Women's football

National football teams of Africa (CAF)
North Africa (UNAF)	Algeria Egypt Libya Morocco Tunisia
West Africa (WAFU)	Benin Burkina Faso Cape Verde Gambia Ghana Guinea Guinea-Bissau Ivory Coast Liberia Mali Mauritania Niger Nigeria Senegal Sierra Leone Togo
East Africa (CECAFA)	Burundi Djibouti Eritrea Ethiopia Kenya Rwanda Somalia South Sudan Sudan Tanzania Uganda Zanzibar¹
Central Africa (UNIFFAC)	Cameroon Central African Republic Chad Congo DR Congo Equatorial Guinea Gabon São Tomé and Príncipe
Southern Africa (COSAFA)	Angola Botswana Comoros Lesotho Madagascar Malawi Mauritius Mozambique Namibia Seychelles South Africa Swaziland Zambia Zimbabwe
Non-regional Members	Réunion¹
¹ Associate member of CAF but not member of FIFA

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