Thabo Rakhomo
Berea Ladies, considered one of the superpowers of the Lesotho Women Super League, had a rough start to the 2024/2025 season, losing two consecutive matches.
The Berea Queens suffered a 2-1 upset against newly promoted Bokamoso College Ladies in their opening game at Maputsoe DIFA Stadium. The situation deteriorated in their second match, where LDF Ladies handed them a 2-0 defeat in Morija.
Determined to turn their season around, Berea Ladies sought redemption against Thaba-Tseka Ladies in their third match. Playing at Bambatha Stadium in Maseru on Sunday, they delivered a commanding performance, securing a resounding 5-0 victory.
Berea Ladies’ coach, Lehlonya Nkhasi, expressed satisfaction with his team’s depth, despite missing five key players who were on national duty.
“I am very happy with the depth we have in the team. We have about five players who are out on national teams’ duty and still managed to play and win,” Nkhasi said.
Although league regulations allow teams to request a reschedule if three or more players are on national duty, Berea Ladies chose to field available players and emerged victorious.
Nkhasi credited his squad for stepping up, highlighting the healthy competition within the team. “This healthy competition boosts the performance of every player, as regulars know that everyone in the team can deliver,” he added.
However, Nkhasi noted that despite the emphatic win, some issues still needed attention. He vowed to address these as the team works toward maintaining consistency.
On the other side, Thaba-Tseka Ladies’ coach, Liteboho Khau, lamented the lack of preparation ahead of matches, citing academic commitments as a major challenge.
“Most of my squad consists of students who are busy with examinations and cannot attend weekday practice sessions,” Khau explained.
Despite these setbacks, he commended his players for their effort and resilience under difficult circumstances. He remains optimistic that his team’s performance will improve once the players complete their exams.
Thaba-Tseka Ladies have faced significant challenges this season, including losing 80 percent of their key players and undergoing a coaching change. Former head coach Bolokoe Mohale joined LMPS Ladies, taking some players with him, while others moved to Berea Ladies.
Other Matches:
- LDF Ladies dominated FC Stoko with a 6-0 victory in the first match of the day at Bambatha Stadium.
- In Mafeteng, Mphaki High School Ladies edged out Bantu Ladies 2-1 in a closely contested match.
