Lijabatho FC

Lijabatho FC
LeagueLesotho Premier League
2025–261st 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

  1. ^ a b "Lijabatho win first ever Lesotho title with SA coach". SuperSport. 10 May 2026. Retrieved 11 May 2026.
  2. ^ Times, Lesotho (9 April 2019). "Lijabatho promoted to the Premier League". Lesotho Times. Retrieved 11 May 2026.
  3. ^ Phahla, Tlalane (11 May 2026). "Big day for Lijabatho". The Post. Retrieved 11 May 2026.
  4. ^ TheReporter (3 August 2022). "Supporters' Funeral Scheme launched - The Reporter Lesotho | Fresh News, Daily". Retrieved 11 May 2026.
  5. ^ "Lesotho — List of Champions".
  6. ^ "Lesotho 2022/23". www.rsssf.org. Retrieved 11 May 2026.
  7. ^ "Lesotho 2022/23". www.rsssf.org. Retrieved 11 May 2026.
  8. ^ "Lesotho 2023/24". www.rsssf.org. Retrieved 11 May 2026.