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Lioli FC

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Lioli FC
Full nameLioli Football Club
NicknameTse Nala
Founded1932; 94 years ago (1932)
StadiumLioli Football Stadium
Capacity3,000 (Standing)[citation needed]
PresidentLebohang Thotanyane (2020 - present)
Head CoachBongani Maseko
LeagueLesotho Premier League
2025-267th
Websitewww.facebook.com/liolifc/

Lioli Football Club is a football club that plays in the Lesotho Premier League. The team is based in Teyateyaneng. The club has won seven league championships, most recently in 2024–25.[1]

History

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The club was founded in 1932.

Having won the 2024–25 Lesotho Premier League, Lioli will be participating in the CAF Champions League. With Lesotho not having any stadiums meeting Confederation of African Football standards, Lioli will be playing their home games at the Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein in neighbouring South Africa.[2]

Crest

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Facilities

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In May 2026, Liolo became the first club in Lesotho to own a fully-equipped gym.[3]

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Achievements

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1985, 2009,[4] 2013, 2015, 2016, 2024, 2024–25
1984, 2007, 2010, 2014, 2016
2012–13: Ts'epo Seturumane with 16 goals.

References

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  1. ^ "Lioli crowned VPL champions". 21 May 2025. Retrieved 22 May 2025.
  2. ^ Mahao, Seabata (14 July 2025). "Lioli faces African giants". Newsdayonline. Retrieved 27 July 2025.
  3. ^ "Lioli unveils new gym". 5 May 2026. Retrieved 5 May 2026.
  4. ^ Times, Lesotho (3 June 2009). "Lioli capture the Holy Grail". Lesotho Times. Retrieved 20 June 2025.
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