In the heart of Lesotho’s football community, few stories resonate as deeply as that of Matšeliso Mosala a rising star whose journey from Malumeng’s dusty fields to the bright lights of the Lesotho Women’s Super League is as inspiring as it is transformative.
Now a key player for Kick4Life’s senior women’s team, Mosala’s success is a shining testament to what resilience, opportunity, and support can achieve.
Born in Malumeng, Mafeteng, Mosala faced hardship early in life. After losing her mother at just seven years old, she moved to Maseru to live with her uncle. There, she completed her primary education before returning to Mafeteng in 2012 to begin high school where football, influenced by her cousins, began to capture her heart.
Her competitive career kicked off in 2014 and ran through to 2016. Although she paused to focus on her early tertiary education, the beautiful game never left her mind. Watching the Women’s Super League kept her connected, and in 2019, her path would change forever when she made the bold decision to pursue football again this time with Kick4Life.
“I was really inspired by Kick4Life’s style of play,” she recalled.
“I saw players who truly understood the game. And I knew this was the one team that offered real opportunities, even the chance to go abroad that motivated me.”
Joining the club in March 2019, Mosala officially signed in August that same year. Over the next few seasons, she honed her craft, proving her versatility in multiple defensive roles. In 2023, she broke into the starting eleven and has since cemented her place, primarily as a strong and reliable Centre back.
Her efforts culminated in a triumphant 2024/25 season when she helped lead Kick4Life to a Lesotho Women’s Super League championship her greatest football achievement yet. With eyes now set on the upcoming Women’s Champions League COSAFA Zonal Qualifiers in Johannesburg later this month, her momentum continues to build.
“It has been a season of growth for me,” she reflects. “I was not getting much game time before, but when I got my chance, I promised myself I’d make the most of it.”
But Mosala’s story is not just about football. Her personal and professional development off the pitch has been equally remarkable, thanks to Kick4Life’s Fit4WorkAndPlay programme an initiative that blends sport with career training and mentorship.
After graduating from Limkokwing University in 2021 with an associate degree in Hotel Management, she embraced opportunities within Kick4Life’s social enterprises. Starting at the Front Desk in 2020, she has since served as an administrator for the No.7 restaurant, worked Front of House, and is now gaining experience as a trainee chef.
“Kick4Life has helped me so much. The work experience, the stipend it is helped me get by, and now my CV looks stronger than ever. In a time when jobs are hard to come by, that support means everything,” she said.
As Mosala prepares to represent Lesotho in Johannesburg from August 22–31, she stands as a beacon of what’s possible when talent meets opportunity. Her story is a reminder that the game of football is more than goals and glory it is a pathway to purpose, personal growth, and a better future.
At Kick4Life, the mission is clear: develop not just great players, but great people. And in Mosala, that mission finds one of its brightest examples yet.
Summary
- In the heart of Lesotho’s football community, few stories resonate as deeply as that of Matšeliso Mosala a rising star whose journey from Malumeng’s dusty fields to the bright lights of the Lesotho Women’s Super League is as inspiring as it is transformative.
- Her efforts culminated in a triumphant 2024/25 season when she helped lead Kick4Life to a Lesotho Women’s Super League championship her greatest football achievement yet.
- Her story is a reminder that the game of football is more than goals and glory it is a pathway to purpose, personal growth, and a better future.
Seabata Mahao is a general news reporter with special focus on Business and Sports. Started working at Newsday in 2021. Working in a team with a shared goal is what I enjoy most and that gives me the motivation to work under any environment leading to growth.
