Lesotho national football team
Nickname(s) | Likuena (Crocodiles) | |||
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Association | Lesotho Football Association (LeFA) | |||
Confederation | CAF (Africa) | |||
Sub-confederation | COSAFA (Southern Africa) | |||
Head coach | Leslie Notši | |||
Captain | Sekhoane Moerane | |||
Most caps | Jane Thabantso (85) | |||
Top scorer | Jane Thabantso (14) | |||
Home stadium | Setsoto Stadium | |||
FIFA code | LES | |||
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FIFA ranking | ||||
Current | 149 ![]() | |||
Highest | 105 (August 2014) | |||
Lowest | 185 (August 2011) | |||
First international | ||||
![]() ![]() (Malawi; 8 August 1970) | ||||
Biggest win | ||||
![]() ![]() (Maseru, Lesotho; 14 April 2006) | ||||
Biggest defeat | ||||
![]() ![]() (Botswana; 8 August 1988) | ||||
COSAFA Cup | ||||
Appearances | 19 (first in 1997) | |||
Best result | Runners-up (2000) | |||
Medal record |
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.
Results and fixtures[edit]
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[edit]
14 June Friendly | Togo ![]() | 2–0 | ![]() | Johannesburg, South Africa |
16:00 UTC+2 | Agbagno ![]() Denkey |
Report | Stadium: Bidvest Stadium |
17 June 2023 AFCON qualification | Lesotho ![]() | 0–1 | ![]() | Johannesburg, South Africa |
--:-- UTC+2 | Report |
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Stadium: Orlando Stadium Referee: Celso Armindo Alvação (Mozambique) |
7 July 2023 COSAFA Cup | Mauritius ![]() | 0–2 | ![]() | Durban |
15:00 | Report |
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Stadium: King Zwelithini Stadium |
10 July 2023 COSAFA Cup | Mozambique ![]() | 0–1 | ![]() | KwaMashu |
18:00 | Report |
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Stadium: Princess Magogo Stadium |
12 July 2023 COSAFA Cup | Angola ![]() | 4–2 | ![]() | Durban |
15:00 | Report | Stadium: Chatsworth Stadium |
14 July 2023 COSAFA Cup SF | Malawi ![]() | 1–1 (a.e.t.) (0–3 p) | ![]() | KwaMashu |
Report |
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Stadium: King Zwelithini Stadium |
16 July 2023 COSAFA Cup F | Lesotho ![]() | 0–1 | ![]() | Durban |
18:00 | Report |
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Stadium: King Zwelithini Stadium |
9 September 2023 AFCON qualification | Ivory Coast ![]() | 1–0 | ![]() | San-Pédro, Ivory Coast |
16:00 UTC±0 |
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Report | Stadium: Laurent Pokou Stadium Referee: Samuel Uwikunda (Rwanda) |
16 November 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification | Nigeria ![]() | 1–1 | ![]() | Uyo, Nigeria |
17:00 UTC+1 |
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Report |
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Stadium: Godswill Akpabio International Stadium Referee: Mehrez Malki (Tunisia) |
21 November 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification | Lesotho ![]() | 0–0 | ![]() | Johannesburg, South Africa |
15:00 UTC+2 | Report | Stadium: Orlando Stadium Attendance: 1,000 Referee: Tsegay Mogos Teklu (Eritrea) |
2024[edit]
6 January Friendly | Mozambique ![]() | 2–0 | ![]() | Johannesburg, South Africa |
16:00 UTC+2 | Report | Stadium: FNB Stadium |
11 January Friendly | South Africa ![]() | 0–0 | ![]() | Pretoria, South Africa |
15:00 UTC+2 | Report | Stadium: Lucas Moripe Stadium |
21 March Friendly | Ethiopia ![]() | 1–2 | ![]() | Addis Ababa, Ethiopia |
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Stadium: Addis Ababa Stadium |
24 March Friendly | Ethiopia ![]() | 2–1 | ![]() | Addis Ababa, Ethiopia |
Stadium: Addis Ababa Stadium |
7 June 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification | Zimbabwe ![]() | 0–2 | ![]() | Johannesburg, South Africa |
15:00 UTC+2 | Report |
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Stadium: Orlando Stadium Referee: Thulani Sibandze (Eswatini) |
11 June 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification | Lesotho ![]() | 0–1 | ![]() | Durban, South Africa |
18:00 UTC+2 | Report |
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Stadium: Moses Mabhida Stadium Attendance: 2,000 Referee: Aklesso Gnama (Togo) |
Managers[edit]
- Caretaker manager are listed in italics.
April Phumo (1979–1995)
Lefa Ramakau (2000–??)
Monaheng Monyane (2003–2004)
Antoine Hey (2004–2006)
Motheo Mohapi (2006–2007)
Zaviša Milosavljević (2007–2009)
Leslie Notši (2009)
Leslie Notši (2011–2013)
Adam Siddorn (2013)
Seephephe Matete (2014–2015)
Moses Maliehe (2015–2019)
Mpitsa Marai (2019)
Thabo Senong (2019–2021)
Leslie Notši (2021–2022)
Veselin Jelušić (2022–2023)
Leslie Notši (2023)
Veselin Jelušić (2024)
Leslie Notsi (2024-present)
Players[edit]
Current squad[edit]
The following players were selected for the friendly matches against Mozambique and South Africa on 6 and 10 January 2024.[3]
Caps and goals correct as of 6 January 2023, after the match against Mozambique.
Recent call-ups[edit]
The following players have also been called up to the Lesotho squad within the last twelve months.
Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club | Latest call-up |
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GK | Seahlolo Mosoeu | 3 May 2003 | 2 | 0 | ![]() |
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GK | Teboho Ratibisi | 28 November 1998 | 0 | 0 | ![]() |
v. ![]() |
GK | Tankiso Chaba | 27 December 1995 | 2 | 0 | ![]() |
v. ![]() |
DF | Basia Makepe | 4 March 1991 | 68 | 1 | ![]() |
2023 COSAFA Cup |
DF | Kopano Tšeka | 8 November 1991 | 48 | 1 | ![]() |
2023 COSAFA Cup |
DF | Thabang Malane | 10 June 1997 | 28 | 0 | ![]() |
2023 COSAFA Cup |
DF | Ngaka Lenka | 17 June 1992 | 1 | 0 | ![]() |
v. ![]() |
DF | Tsiame Ramabele | 25 December 1994 | 7 | 0 | ![]() |
v. ![]() |
MF | Tumelo Makha | 22 October 1999 | 14 | 3 | ![]() |
2023 COSAFA Cup |
MF | Koenehelo Mothala | 15 July 1993 | 2 | 0 | ![]() |
2023 COSAFA Cup |
MF | Thabo Mafatle | 18 September 1996 | 12 | 0 | ![]() |
v. ![]() |
MF | Lehlohonolo Lenka | 17 June 1992 | 5 | 0 | ![]() |
v. ![]() |
FW | Hlomelang Lebina | 28 November 2000 | 1 | 0 | ![]() |
2023 COSAFA Cup |
FW | Retselisitsoe Mopeli | 4 November 1998 | 10 | 1 | ![]() |
v. ![]() |
FW | Lemohang Lintsa | 3 April 1992 | 4 | 0 | ![]() |
v. ![]() |
INJ Withdrew due to injury |
Player records[edit]
- As of 21 November 2023[4]
- Players in bold are still active with Lesotho.
Most appearances[edit]
Rank | Player | Caps | Goals | Career |
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1 | Jane Thabantso | 79 | 12 | 2015–present |
2 | Basia Makepe | 68 | 1 | 2012–present |
3 | Nkau Lerotholi | 66 | 2 | 2008–2021 |
4 | Sera Motebang | 58 | 11 | 2016–present |
5 | Hlompho Kalake | 55 | 7 | 2015–2021 |
6 | Tšoanelo Koetle | 54 | 2 | 2011–2021 |
7 | Bushi Moletsane | 53 | 3 | 2004–2015 |
8 | Thapelo Mokhele | 49 | 2 | 2006–2018 |
9 | Kopano Tšeka | 48 | 1 | 2016–present |
10 | Mabuti Potloane | 46 | 2 | 2012–2018 |
Top goalscorers[edit]
Rank | Player | Goals | Caps | Ratio | Career |
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1 | Jane Thabantso | 12 | 79 | 0.15 | 2015–present |
2 | Sera Motebang | 11 | 58 | 0.19 | 2016–present |
3 | Refiloe Potse | 9 | 23 | 0.39 | 1998–2009 |
4 | Tsepo Seturumane | 8 | 38 | 0.21 | 2013–2020 |
5 | Thapelo Tale | 7 | 45 | 0.16 | 2008–2019 |
Hlompho Kalake | 7 | 55 | 0.13 | 2015–2021 | |
7 | Teele Ntšonyana | 5 | 19 | 0.26 | 1995–2004 |
Majara Masupha | 5 | 20 | 0.25 | 1998–2004 | |
Motlatsi Shale | 5 | 22 | 0.23 | 1998–2006 | |
10 | Thulo Ranchobe | 4 | 23 | 0.17 | 2003–2013 |
Sello Muso | 4 | 29 | 0.14 | 2006–2009 | |
Lehlohonolo Seema | 4 | 35 | 0.11 | 1998–2008 | |
Ralekoti Mokhahlane | 4 | 38 | 0.11 | 2006–2018 | |
Bokang Mothoana | 4 | 39 | 0.1 | 2005–2017 |
Competitive record[edit]
FIFA World Cup[edit]
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Year | Round | Position | Pld | W | D* | L | GF | GA | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | |
1930 to 1962 | Part of ![]() |
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1966 and 1970 | Did not enter | Did not enter | |||||||||||||
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Did not qualify | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | ||||||||
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Did not enter | Did not enter | |||||||||||||
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Did not qualify | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | ||||||||
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Withdrew | Withdrew | |||||||||||||
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1994 and 1998 | Did not enter | Did not enter | |||||||||||||
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Did not qualify | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | ||||||||
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2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | |||||||||
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6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 16 | |||||||||
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8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 17 | |||||||||
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2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||
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2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||
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To be determined | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | ||||||||
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To be derermined | ||||||||||||||
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Total | 0/15 | 30 | 3 | 12 | 15 | 18 | 57 |
Africa Cup of Nations[edit]
Africa Cup of Nations record | Qualification record | ||||||||||||||
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Year | Round | Position | Pld | W | D* | L | GF | GA | Pld | W | D* | L | GF | GA | |
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Did not enter | Did not enter | |||||||||||||
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Did not qualify | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | ||||||||
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Withdrew | Withdrew | |||||||||||||
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Did not enter | Did not enter | |||||||||||||
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Did not qualify | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | ||||||||
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2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 7 | |||||||||
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Withdrew | Withdrew | |||||||||||||
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Did not enter | Did not enter | |||||||||||||
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Withdrew | Withdrew | |||||||||||||
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Did not enter | Did not enter | |||||||||||||
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Did not qualify | 8 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 17 | ||||||||
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Withdrew during qualifying | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 16 | ||||||||
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Banned | Banned for withdrawing in 1996 | |||||||||||||
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Did not qualify | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | ||||||||
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7 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 10 | |||||||||
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4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 10 | |||||||||
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2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | |||||||||
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6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 9 | |||||||||
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6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 16 | |||||||||
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Did not enter | Did not enter | |||||||||||||
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Did not qualify | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | ||||||||
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10 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 13 | |||||||||
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6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 16 | |||||||||
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6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 7 | |||||||||
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6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 9 | |||||||||
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7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 10 | |||||||||
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To be determined | To be determined | |||||||||||||
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Total | 0/34 | 77 | 12 | 21 | 44 | 51 | 146 |
COSAFA Cup[edit]
Year | COSAFA Cup | |||||||
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Round | Result | M | W | D | L | GF | GA | |
1997 | Preliminary round | 7th | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
1998 | 10th | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | |
1999 | Quarter-finals | 8th | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
2000 | Runners-up | 2nd | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 9 |
2001 | Quarter-finals | 7th | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
2002 | First round | 12th | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
2003 | 9th | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
2004 | 9th | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
2005 | 8th | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
2006 | 7th | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | |
2007 | 11th | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 5 | |
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Preliminary round | 12th | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
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Group stage | 10th | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 |
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Fourth place | 4th | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 10 | 10 |
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Group stage | 11th | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
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Quarter-finals | 7th | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 4 |
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Fourth place | 4th | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
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Third place | 3rd | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
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Fourth place | 4th | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
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Group stage | 8th | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 12 |
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Group stage | 10th | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 4 |
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Runners-up | 2nd | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 6 |
Total | Runners-up | 22/22 | 58 | 16 | 16 | 26 | 56 | 80 |
Head-to-head record[edit]
As of 11 June 2024 after match against Rwanda[5]
Positive Record Neutral Record Negative Record
Opponent |
Pld |
W |
D |
L |
GF |
GA |
GD |
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2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 9 | −8 |
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9 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 6 | 20 | −14 |
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1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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31 | 5 | 11 | 15 | 23 | 39 | −16 |
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2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | −3 |
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2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | +1 |
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2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 | −1 |
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2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
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7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 6 | –3 |
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7 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 17 | −13 |
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9 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 10 | 11 | –1 |
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4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 10 | −7 |
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2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 | −5 |
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7 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 23 | −16 |
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2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | −2 |
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2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | –1 |
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8 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 10 | −4 |
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1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | +2 |
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2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | +1 |
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2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | −5 |
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3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 4 | −1 |
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23 | 4 | 6 | 13 | 16 | 46 | −30 |
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1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | −5 |
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16 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 27 | 23 | +4 |
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24 | 4 | 7 | 13 | 10 | 33 | −23 |
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1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | −1 |
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13 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 15 | 14 | +1 |
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2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
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5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 11 | −8 |
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1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | −1 |
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2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | −1 |
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2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | −4 |
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4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 4 | +1 |
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2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
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15 | 2 | 5 | 8 | 10 | 26 | −16 |
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2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | +2 |
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42 | 12 | 13 | 17 | 42 | 51 | −9 |
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5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 5 | −1 |
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1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | −2 |
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5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 8 | −8 |
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18 | 1 | 6 | 11 | 10 | 43 | −33 |
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25 | 3 | 7 | 15 | 25 | 54 | −29 |
Total | 316 | 61 | 96 | 159 | 255 | 514 | −259 |
Kit suppliers[edit]
Uhlsport (2000)
Umbro (2002, 2006)
Uhlsport (2007)
Adidas (2008–2011)
Basutoland Ink (2012–2019)
Umbro (2019–)
References[edit]
- ^ "The FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking". FIFA. 4 April 2024. Retrieved 4 April 2024.
- ^ Elo rankings change compared to one year ago. "World Football Elo Ratings". eloratings.net. 15 June 2024. Retrieved 15 June 2024.
- ^ "Final Squad". Facebook. Lesotho Football Association.
- ^ "Lesotho". National Football Teams. Archived from the original on 2023-07-24. Retrieved 2022-07-06.
- ^ "World Football Elo Ratings: Lesotho". Elo Ratings. Archived from the original on 20 January 2018. Retrieved 28 June 2017.