The Lesotho national football team, nicknamed the Likuena (Crocodiles), is the national team of Lesotho

Lesotho

Lesotho , officially the Kingdom of Lesotho, is a landlocked country and enclave, surrounded by the Republic of South Africa. It is just over in size with a population of approximately 2,067,000. Its capital and largest city is Maseru. Lesotho is a member of the Commonwealth of Nations. The name...

 and is controlled by the Lesotho Football Association

Lesotho Football Association

The Lesotho Football Association is the governing body of football in Lesotho. It was founded in 1932, and affiliated to FIFA and to CAF in 1964. It organizes the national football league and the national team.-External links:*...

. The country has never qualified for the final stages of the World Cup

FIFA World Cup

The FIFA World Cup, often simply the World Cup, is an international association football competition contested by the senior men's national teams of the members of Fédération Internationale de Football Association , the sport's global governing body...

 or the Africa Cup of Nations.

World Cup record

• 1930
  1930 FIFA World Cup
  The 1930 FIFA World Cup was the inaugural FIFA World Cup, the world championship for men's national association football teams. It took place in Uruguay from 13 July to 30 July 1930...
  
   to 1970
  1970 FIFA World Cup
  The 1970 FIFA World Cup, the ninth staging of the World Cup, was held in Mexico, from 31 May to 21 June. The 1970 tournament was the first World Cup hosted in North America, and the first held outside South America and Europe. In a match-up of two-time World Cup champions, the final was won by...
  
   - Did not enter
• 1974
  1974 FIFA World Cup
  The 1974 FIFA World Cup, the tenth staging of the World Cup, was held in West Germany from 13 June to 7 July. The tournament marked the first time that the current trophy, the FIFA World Cup Trophy, created by the Italian sculptor Silvio Gazzaniga, was awarded...
  
   - Did not qualify
• 1978
  1978 FIFA World Cup
  The 1978 FIFA World Cup, the 11th staging of the FIFA World Cup, was held in Argentina between 1 June and 25 June. The 1978 World Cup was won by Argentina who beat the Netherlands 3–1 after extra time in the final. This win was the first World Cup title for Argentina, who became the fifth...
  
   - Did not enter
• 1982
  1982 FIFA World Cup
  The 1982 FIFA World Cup, the 12th FIFA World Cup, was held in Spain from 13 June to 11 July. The tournament was won by Italy, after defeating West Germany 3–1 in the final.-Host selection:...
  
   - Did not qualify
• 1986
  1986 FIFA World Cup
  The 1986 FIFA World Cup, the 13th FIFA World Cup, was held in Mexico from 31 May to 29 June. The tournament was the second to feature a 24-team format. Colombia had been originally chosen to host the competition by FIFA but, largely due to economic reasons, was not able to do so and officially...
  
   to 1990
  1990 FIFA World Cup
  The 1990 FIFA World Cup was the 14th FIFA World Cup, the quadrennial international football world championship tournament. It was held from 8 June to 8 July 1990 in Italy, the second country to host the event twice. Teams representing 116 national football associations from all six populated...
  
   - Withdrew
• 1994
  1994 FIFA World Cup
  The 1994 FIFA World Cup, the 15th staging of the FIFA World Cup, was held in nine cities across the United States from June 17 to July 17, 1994. The United States was chosen as the host by FIFA on July 4, 1988...
  
   to 1998
  1998 FIFA World Cup
  The 1998 FIFA World Cup, the 16th FIFA World Cup, was held in France from 10 June to 12 July 1998. France was chosen as host nation by FIFA on 2 July 1992. The tournament was won by France, who beat Brazil 3-0 in the final...
  
   - Did not enter
• 2002
  2002 FIFA World Cup
  The 2002 FIFA World Cup was the 17th staging of the FIFA World Cup, held in South Korea and Japan from 31 May to 30 June. It was also the first World Cup held in Asia, and the last in which the golden goal rule was implemented. Brazil won the tournament for a record fifth time, beating Germany 2–0...
  
   to 2010
  2010 FIFA World Cup
  The 2010 FIFA World Cup was the 19th FIFA World Cup, the world championship for men's national association football teams. It took place in South Africa from 11 June to 11 July 2010...
  
   - Did not qualify

African Nations Cup record

• 1957 to 1972 - Did not enter
• 1974 - Did not qualify
• 1976 - Withdrew
• 1978 - Did not enter
• 1980 to 1982 - Did not qualify
• 1984 - Withdrew
• 1986 - Did not enter
• 1988 - Withdrew
• 1990 to 1992 - Did not enter
• 1994 - Did not qualify
• 1996 - Withdrew during qualifying
• 1998 - Banned for withdrawing in 1996
• 2000 to 2010 - Did not qualify
• 2012 - Did not enter

Current squad

The following players were called up for the November 2011 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifier against .
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Recent Squad

#	Name	Date of birth	Club	Caps (goals)
Goalkeepers
1	Lekunutu Tseounyane Lekunutu Tseounyane Lekunutu Tseounyane is a Lesothan footballer who currently plays as a goalkeeper for LMPS Maseru. He has won four caps for the Lesotho national football team since 2008.-External links:...	May 1, 1983 (age 27)	LMPS Maseru	4 (0)
12	Sam setono Ketsekile	May 8, 1981 (age 29)	Lesotho Prison Service	15 (0)
Defenders
4	Thapelo Mokhele Thapelo Mokhele Thapelo Mokhele is a Lesothan footballer defender.-International career:He has also won 17 caps and scored one goal for the Lesotho national football team since 2006.-External links:* at national-football-teams.com...	April 18, 1986 (age 24)	Matlama FC Matlama FC Matlama football club are the champions of Lesotho, and the most successful club in the country.-Achievements:*Lesotho Premier League: 9*Lesotho Cup: 6-Performance in CAF competitions:*CAF Champions League: 2 appearances...	17 (1)
5	Moitheri Ntobo Moitheri Ntobo Moitheri Ngwenya Ntobo is a Lesothan footballer who currently plays for Lesotho Correctional Services.-International career:He has won seven caps for the Lesotho national football team since 2005.-External links:...	November 14, 1979 (age 30)	Lesotho Correctional Services Lesotho Correctional Services Lesotho Correctional Services football club are a team based in Maseru, Lesotho. They compete in the Lesotho Premier League and have won four league titles.-Achievements:*Lesotho Premier League: 4...	7 (0)
6	Khoto Sesinyi Khoto Sesinyi Khoto Sesinyi is a Mosotho footballer who currently plays as a defender for Lesotho Prison Service. He has won 17 caps for the Lesotho national football team since 2003.-External links:* at national-football-teams.com...	March 6, 1977 (age 33)	Lesotho Prison Service	17 (0)
12	Thabo Masualle Thabo Masualle Thabo Masualle is a Lesothan footballer who currently plays as a defender for Lioli Teyateyaneng. He has won 15 caps and scored two goals for the Lesotho national football team since 2006.-External links:...	September 18, 1982 (age 27)	Lioli Teyateyaneng	15 (2)
15	Mpitsa Marai Mpitsa Marai Mpitsa Marai is a Lesothan footballer who currently plays as a defender for Lesotho Prison Service. He has won 29 caps for the Lesotho national football team since 2000.-External links:...	February 4, 1980 (age 30)	Lesotho Prison Service	29 (0)
18	Nkau Lerotholi Nkau Lerotholi Nkau Lerotholi is a Lesothan footballer who currently plays as a defender for Matlama Maseru. He has won seven caps for the Lesotho national football team since 2000....	Age Unknown (age ?)	Matlama Maseru	7 (0)
?	Thabiso Maile Thabiso Maile Thabiso Maile is a Lesothan footballer who currently plays as a defender for Lerotholi Polytechnic. He has won seven caps and scored two goals for the Lesotho national football team since 2006.-External links:...	January 27, 1987 (age 23)	Lerotholi Polytechnic Lerotholi Polytechnic Lerotholi Polytechnic is a Lesotho football club based in Maseru.Lerotholi Polytechnic Football Club is named after a tertiary institution in Maseru called Lerotholi Polytechnic. This institution was founded in about 1906 during the Life of King Lerotholi 2 of Lesotho after whom it was...	7 (2)
Midfielders
3	Moli Lesesa Moli Lesesa Moli Lesesa is a Lesothan footballer who currently plays as a midfielder for Joy Leribe. Since 2008, he has won 13 caps and scored one goal for the Lesotho national football team.-External links:...	April 1, 1984 (age 26)	Joy Leribe	13 (1)
7	Sello Muso Sello Muso Sello Muso is a Mosotho footballer who currently plays as a midfielder for Lioli Teyateyaneng. Since 2006, he has won 22 caps and scored four goals for the Lesotho national football team.-External links:* at national-football-teams.com...	March 3, 1986 (age 24)	Lioli Teyateyaneng	22 (4)
14	Bokang Mothoana Bokang Mothoana Bokang Mothoana is a Mosotho footballer who plays for US Monastir.-International career:Since 2005, he has won 13 caps and scored one goal for the Lesotho national football team.-References:...	December 9, 1987 (age 22)	Union Sportive Monastir Union Sportive Monastir Union Sportive Monastirienne , is a football club from Monastir in Tunisia. Founded in 1923 under the name Ruspina Sports, it was renamed Union Sportive Monastirienne in 1942. The new name reflects the union between Ruspina Sports and other clubs in town and the Nationalists union of Monastir...	13 (1)
16	Bushi Moletsane Bushi Moletsane Bushi Moletsane is a Mosotho footballer who currently plays as a midfielder for Lioli Teyateyaneng. Since 2003, he has won 21 caps and scored one goal for the Lesotho national football team.-External links:...	January 2, 1984 (age 26)	Lioli Teyateyaneng	21 (1)
16	Taeli Ramashalane Taeli Ramashalane Taeli Ramashalane is a Lesothan footballer who currently plays for Lesotho Correctional Services Maseru.-Career:The midfielder played previously for Lesotho Prison Service, Nyenye Rovers and Lioli FC.-Notes:...	Age Unknown (age ?)	Lesotho Prison Service	3 (0)
?	Molefe Lekoekoe Molefe Lekoekoe -Career:The midfielder joined in summer 2011 from Lesotho Defence Force to League rival Lioli Teyateyaneng.-International:As of 22 December 2009, he has won three caps for the Lesotho national football team.-Notes:...	Age Unknown (age ?)	Lesotho Defense Force	3 (0)
?	Motlalepula Mofolo Motlalepula Mofolo Motlalepula Mofolo is a Lesothan footballer who currently plays for Lioli Teyateyaneng.-International career:Since 2007, Mofolo has won five caps for the Lesotho national football team. He played in his first World Cup qualifying match on 15 June 2008, coming on as a substitute for Sello Muso in...	September 7, 1986 (age 23)	Lioli Teyateyaneng	5 (0)
?	Nyakhane Nyakhane Nyakhane Nyakhane Nyakhane Nyakhane is a Lesothan footballer who currently plays as a midfielder for Likhopo Maseru. He has won three caps for the Lesotho national football team.-External links:...	Age Unknown (age ?)	Likhopo FC	3 (0)
?	Lire Phiri Lire Phiri Lire Phiri is a Lesothan footballer who currently plays as a midfielder for Lesotho Defence Force. Since 2003, he has won four caps for the Lesotho national football team.In 2000-01 he was the top scorer in the Lesotho Premier League.-External links:...	Age Unknown (age ?)	Lesotho Defense Force	4 (0)
Strikers
9	Thapelo Tale Thapelo Tale Thapelo Tale is a Lesothan football striker who plays for FK Srem in the Serbian First League.-Career:Thapelo Tale played with Likhopo FC from Maseru before moving in August 2011 to Serbia to play with FK Srem....	April 22, 1988 (age 22)	FK Srem FK Srem FK Srem is a football club from the city of Sremska Mitrovica, Serbia.In 2002 the team amalgamated with FK Zvezdara that was relegated from the top flight, while Srem relegated from the third level. Since 2002-03 the team plays in the Serbian First League, second national level.-History:The club...	6 (0)
11	Reitumetse Moloisane Reitumetse Moloisane Reitumetse Moloisane is a Mosotho footballer who currently plays as a striker for Lesotho Prison Service. Since 2008, he has won 13 caps and scored one goal for the Lesotho national football team.-External links:...	February 17, 1985 (age 25)	Lesotho Prison Service	13 (1)
17	Lehlohonolo Seema Lehlohonolo Seema Lehlohonolo Seema is a Lesotho football defender and midfielder for Orlando Pirates in the South African Premier Soccer League. He also holds South African citizenship.-Career:...  (captain)	June 9, 1980 (age 30)	Orlando Pirates	23 (2)
?	Neo Makama Neo Makama Neo Makama is a Lesothan footballer who plays as a striker. Since 2008, he has won four caps for the Lesotho national football team.-External links:...	Age Unknown (age ?)	Unattached	4 (0)
?	Mokone Marabe Mokone Marabe Mokone Marabe is a Lesothan footballer who currently plays as a striker for Likhopo Maseru. Since 2008, he has won four caps for the Lesotho national football team.-External links:...	Age Unknown (age ?)	Likhopo FC	4 (0)
?	Mokheti Matsora Mokheti Matsora Mokheti Matsora is a Lesothan footballer who currently plays as a striker for LMPS Maseru. Since 2009, he has won two caps for the Lesotho national football team.-External links:...	Age Unknown (age ?)	LMPS FC	2 (0)
?	Katleho Moleko Katleho Moleko Katleho Moleko is a Mosotho football striker.-International career:Since 2007, he has also won four caps for the Lesotho national football team.-External links:...	August 24, 1986 (age 23)	Likhopo FC	4 (0)
?	Refiloe Potse Refiloe Potse Refiloe Potse is a Mosotho footballer who currently plays as a striker for Lesotho Prison Service. Since 2000, he has won 11 caps and scored two goals for the Lesotho national football team.-External links:...	September 11, 1978 (age 31)	Lesotho Prison Service	11 (2)