Overview
Lesotho is a member of the Confederation of African Football and plays in the Southern African (COSAFA) zone. The men's national team, known as the Likuena, has played 300 recorded internationals since 1970, winning 55 of them (18.3%).
Lesotho are still waiting for their first appearance at an Africa Cup of Nations finals tournament.
On current form our Elo rating places Lesotho 45th in Africa and 178th in the world.
With about 2.4 million people and its capital in Maseru, Lesotho has produced 107 notable footballers footballers in our database.
Famous Lesotho footballers
Sunny JaneLesotho · b. 1991
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Thabiso BrownLesotho · b. 1995
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Jane ThabantṧoLesotho · b. 1996
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Bokang MothoanaLesotho · b. 1987
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Tumelo KhutlangLesotho · b. 1995
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Sello MusoLesotho · b. 1986
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Nkau LerotholiLesotho · b. 1990
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Neo MakamaLesotho · b. 1981
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Ralekoti MokhahlaneLesotho · b. 1986
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Mohapi NtoboLesotho · b. 1984
Most capped
Top scorers (match database)
- Tsepo Seturumane
- Hlompho Kalake
- Ramoseli Thietsi
- Sele Leboela
- Teboho Masia
- Moses Ramafole
- Sello Muso
- Lehlohonolo Seema
Where Lesotho players play
Most Lesotho players in our records play in domestic or regional leagues.
Clubs and leagues in Lesotho
Main competitions: Lesotho Premier League.
- Lioli F.C.founded 1934
- Matlama FCfounded 1932
- Lesotho Correctional Services
- Lijabatho FCfounded 1942
- Linare FCfounded 1931
- Lesotho Defence Force F.C.founded 1974
- Likhopo
- Majantja FCfounded 1970
- Roma Rovers
- Lerotholi Polytechnicfounded 1906
Where Lesotho footballers are born
Stadiums
Strength over time
Year-end Elo rating of Lesotho. Elo history →
Frequently asked questions
What is the nickname of the Lesotho national team?
Lesotho are nicknamed the Likuena.
How many times have Lesotho won AFCON?
Lesotho have won the Africa Cup of Nations 0 times.
Have Lesotho played at the World Cup?
No, Lesotho have not qualified for a World Cup finals tournament yet.
Who is the top scorer for Lesotho?
In our match database, Tsepo Seturumane leads with 3 goals. Goal data is most complete for tournament matches.
Who is the most famous Lesotho footballer?
By international recognition, Lehlohonolo Seema is the best-known Lesotho footballer in our database, followed by Thapelo Tale and Sunny Jane.
What is the biggest stadium in Lesotho?
Setsoto Stadium is the largest football stadium in Lesotho in our records, with a capacity of 20,000.