MSC Shorts - Liphakoe to hold players' awards

Liphkoe and its fans will be celebrating on July 2

Vodacom Premier League outfit Liphakoe have announced they will host their end of season players’ awards ceremony on July 2 in Moyeni, Quthing. The ceremony will celebrate the club’s 2015/16 campaign. Liphakoe were promoted to the premiership last year and managed to retain their top-flight status. The venue and tickets price will be confirmed at a later date.

Staying with football, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and the Lesotho Football Association are collaborating to host a high level club licensing workshop for Premier League and A-Division clubs at the Bambatha Tšita Sports Arena. The workshop started tyesterday and will end today.

Finally, it has been confirmed that LCS coach Mpitsa Marai will join Likuena’s coaching staff at the 2016 COSAFA Castle Cup in Namibia as an assistant to caretaker boss Moses Maliehe. Lesotho plays its first game on Sunday against Mauritius. Likuena also face Angola next Tuesday and Malawi next Thursday. Marai led Masheshena to a third place finish in the Vodacom Premier League this past season. Likuena are set to leave for the tournament today.

Today’s quote:

“The reality of boys playing football finished a long time ago, we are working with grown men and some have families of their own.” – Lebohang Thotanyana, Lioli president