Lijabatho FC
| League | Lesotho Premier League |
|---|---|
| 2025–26 | 1st of 16 |
Lijabatho Football Club is a Lesotho football club based in Morija. The team currently plays in the Lesotho Premier League, and won its first league title in the 2025–26 season.[1]
History
Lijabatho was promoted to the Premier League in 2019 after winning the Southern Stream Division A.[2]
The club received significant investment prior to the 2025–26 season and in January, bringing in high profile coach James Madidilane and the experienced Jane Thabantšo,[3] culminating in the club winning its first title.[1]
Sponsorship
In 2022, the club signed a three-year deal with Metropolitan Lesotho to offer a funeral scheme for its supporters, with some of the monthly revenue going to the club.[4]
Honours
League
League record
References
- ^ a b "Lijabatho win first ever Lesotho title with SA coach". SuperSport. 10 May 2026. Retrieved 11 May 2026.
- ^ Times, Lesotho (9 April 2019). "Lijabatho promoted to the Premier League". Lesotho Times. Retrieved 11 May 2026.
- ^ Phahla, Tlalane (11 May 2026). "Big day for Lijabatho". The Post. Retrieved 11 May 2026.
- ^ TheReporter (3 August 2022). "Supporters' Funeral Scheme launched - The Reporter Lesotho | Fresh News, Daily". Retrieved 11 May 2026.
- ^ "Lesotho — List of Champions".
- ^ "Lesotho 2022/23". www.rsssf.org. Retrieved 11 May 2026.
- ^ "Lesotho 2022/23". www.rsssf.org. Retrieved 11 May 2026.
- ^ "Lesotho 2023/24". www.rsssf.org. Retrieved 11 May 2026.