Maseru, Dec. 4 -- Lesotho National Under-20 side, Makoanyane XI last night arrived in Zambia ahead of their campaign at this year's Under-20 Men's COSAFA Cup tournament.

The team wrapped up their preparations for this showpiece on Monday when they faced the Orlando Pirates MultiChoice Diski team in South Africa for their final practice match before jetting off to the host country, Zambia.

"Makoanyane XI lost 1-0 to the Orlando Pirates MultiChoice Diski side in their final practice match before heading to Zambia tomorrow for the COSAFA Under-20 Championship," read the statement from Lesotho Football Association (LEFA) on Monday.

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