MASERU, Feb. 12 -- The echoes of training roar of encouragement will soon fill the air as Lesotho's senior national football teams, Likuena (The Crocodiles) and Mehalalitoe (The Lilies), return to the training grounds on Monday, February 10th. With crucial international fixtures on the horizon, both squads are set to embark on rough preparations, aiming to showcase their prowess and represent their nation with pride.

Mehalalitoe, the women's national team, have a double-header against neighboring South Africa's Banyana Banyana to look forward to. These two friendly matches, scheduled during the FIFA break from February 17th to 26th, offer a valuable opportunity for Mehalalitoe to test their mettle against one of Africa's footballing powe...