Seabata Mahao
Maroala FC and Qoaling Highlanders FC have emerged as the early pace-setters of the 2024/25 A-Division League season, comfortably leading their respective streams after eight exciting rounds of matches.
In the Northern Stream, Maroala FC sits at the top of the log with 21 points, courtesy of seven wins and just one loss, boasting a positive goal difference of eight.
In the Southern Stream, Qoaling Highlanders FC leads the pack with 19 points, having secured six wins, one draw, and one loss, also with a positive goal difference of eight.
The league is set to play its final fixtures for the year this weekend before breaking for the festive season. Matches will resume in mid-January 2025.
In the Northern Stream, Maroala is closely followed by Sehenehene FC, who have 14 points from four wins, two losses, and two draws, with a goal difference of one. At the other end of the table, Lilemela FC and Botha-Bothe Warriors FC are struggling with six and four points, respectively.
In the Southern Stream, Qoaling Highlanders’ nearest rivals are Liponono FC, who hold 17 points after five wins, two draws, and one loss, with a superior goal difference of nine. Meanwhile, 05 United FC and Naughty Boys FC occupy the bottom spots with five and three points, respectively.
Historically, teams leading the A-Division League at this stage, like Qoaling Highlanders and Maroala, have shown strong potential for promotion to the Premier League. If they maintain their form during the league’s second leg, they are likely to secure a spot in Lesotho’s top-tier football competition.
This weekend’s fixtures on Saturday, in the Northern Stream will see Sehenehene FC hosting Litšilo FC at Ha-Mabote Ground, Lerotholi Polytechnic FC taking on CCX FC at LCS Ground, and Kick4Life FC facing Maroala FC at Agric College Ground.
On Sunday, Botha-Bothe Warriors FC will host Rangers FC at Botha-Bothe Ground, while Lilemela FC will take on Litšehlo FC at Sefikeng Ground.
In the Southern Stream on Saturday, Members FC will host Swallows FC at Machekoaneng Ground, Qoaling Highlanders FC will play Liponono FC at Qoaling Ground, and Qacha LMPS FC will meet Naughty Boys FC at Qacha’s Nek Ground.
On Sunday, Quthing LMPS FC will host Mahlaseli FC at Quthing Ground, while Summit FC will face 05 United FC at Mazenod Ground. All matches are scheduled to kick off at 15:30 hours.
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