Likuena too slow for passionate Atlas Lions

Cosafa Cup exit was a rude awakening for Likuena’s World Cup preparations

The Lesotho national football team, Likuena, were knocked out of the Cosafa Cup at the quarterfinal stage by Morocco’s Atlas Lions. The 2-1 defeat was a disappointing result for Likuena, who had been hoping to use the tournament as preparation for the 2022 World Cup qualifiers.

Likuena started the match brightly and took the lead through a goal from Jane Thabantšo. However, the Atlas Lions hit back with two goals in quick succession to take control of the game.

Likuena coach Thabo Senong said that his team was too slow and lacked creativity against the Atlas Lions. He said that Likuena need to improve their passing and movement if they want to be competitive at the World Cup qualifiers.

Likuena's performance was a wake-up call for coach Thabo Senong

The defeat to the Atlas Lions was a wake-up call for Likuena coach Thabo Senong. He said that the team needs to improve their fitness and their tactical awareness if they want to be competitive at the World Cup qualifiers.

Senong said that he will be making changes to the team for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers. He said that he will be looking to bring in some new players and change the team’s formation.

Likuena’s next match is against Botswana on 25 March 2023. The match will be played at the Setsoto Stadium in Maseru.