The Secretary General of the Lesotho Football Association (LeFA), Mokhlosi Mohapi, has been nominated in two categories in the Lesotho Annual Sports Awards (LASA) taking place tonight.
Mohapi has been nominated for both Administrator of the Year and Referee of the Year.
In the first category, Mohapi has been nominated for his role as the Secretary General of LeFA, which is the custodian of football in Lesotho.
For the Referee of the Year category, Mohapi has been nominated for his role as the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Match Commissioner for multiple international matches, including the recent Pirates vs. Al Ahly Champions League clash in December 2024.
These nominations follow the announcement of the LASA 2025 edition nominees by the Lesotho Sports and Recreation Commission (LSRC).
The fourth edition of LASA is scheduled to take place this afternoon at Mojalefa Lephole Hall.
It has been five years since the last LASA ceremony, and the LSRC has decided to revive this initiative as a way to recognize sports enthusiasts in the country.
“With the return of LASA, LSRC is committed to restoring and sustaining the awards as an annual event moving forward, ensuring continued recognition and celebration of Lesotho’s sports excellence,” the LSRC stated.
Meanwhile, the Sportsman of the Year with Disability, Sportswoman of the Year with Disability, Junior Sportsman of the Year with Disability, and Junior Sportswoman of the Year with Disability categories have been disqualified due to insufficient nominations per category.
This edition will award more than one volunteer, as the category focuses more on recognising community sports initiatives rather than competition.
All eyes will be on the Sportsman of the Year award, with tight competition between Lebajoa Tšepe from the Chess Federation of Lesotho (CFL), Retšelisitsoe Kolobe from Lesotho Boxing Association (LeBA), and Tebello Ramakongoana from Federation of Athletics Lesotho (FAL). All three sportsmen have achieved multiple successes in their respective fields over the past year.
Other prominent categories include:
Administrator of the Year: Mokhosi Mohapi from Lesotho Football Association (LeFA), Chabeli Mohatlane from Lesotho Table Tennis Association (LeTTA), and Mphetole Mona from the Chess Federation of Lesotho (CFL).
Junior Female Sportsperson of the Year: Tebello Lesala from Lesotho Football Association (LeFA), Relebohile Bonolo from the CFL, and Ntsamaeng Tholo from LeFA.
Junior Male Sportsperson: Thabang Mokhosi from LeTTA, Lejoa Tšepe from CFL, Thabo Motsopa from Lesotho Swimmers Association (LeSA), and Leluma Mofoka from LeFA.
Sportswoman of the Year: Relebohile Bonolo Ntsielo from CFL, Rapelang Maselela from LeBA, and Lieketseng Ngatane from CFL.
Volunteer of the Year: Limpho Lehoete from Ha-Tebeli, Berea; Refiloe Matete from Ha-Khitsane, Mohale’s Hoek; and Retired Captain Monde Ndaba from Qoaling, Maseru.
Team of the Year: Red Skins Volleyball Club (Male) from Lesotho Volleyball Association (LVA), Lesotho Mounted Police Service (LMPS) Netball Club (Male) from Lesotho Netball Association (LNA), and Lesotho National Under-17 Girls from LeFA.
Coach of the Year: Meshack Letsoepa from LeBA, Tjamela Tjamela from LeFA, and Moseli Phera from CFL.
Referee of the Year: Souru Phatšoane, Abiel Lekulo from LNA, and Mokhosi Mohapi from LeFA.
Journalist of the Year: Thabiso Lesale from Lesotho Television, Leemisa Thuseho from Lesotho Times, and Tebello Piti from Boiketlo FM.

Seabata Mahao is a general news reporter with special focus on Business and Sports.
Started working at Newsday in 2021.
has an Associate Degree in Journalism and Media.