Bantu F.C. was formed in 1927 as Flying Sweeps of Mafeteng and later renamed Bantu F.C. The founders were the then district Commissioner Button in Consultation with the four Principal Chiefs of Mafeteng.
The team was given the name Bantu after it was alleged that the first tribes to arrive in the district were Matebele hence the chiefs had to rule different tribes and clans which were all the Bantu speaking people. Thus, the rationale behind the name was meant to unite all the tribes in Mafeteng.
The team has always been regarded as a district number one priority in Mafeteng district. Over the years it has strived to be one of the top football brands in Lesotho and some other parts of Southern Africa as evident from both local and international accolades conferred. The traditional colours of Bantu are black and gold which are the celebrated colours of Mafeteng district. The team is nicknamed A Mats’o Matebele and its supporters Makaota. Home stadium is Leshoboro Seeiso Sports Complex in Mafeteng, alternative stadiums are Setsoto and Maputsoe DiFA in Maseru and Leribe respectively.
Club Management
President : Mr. Leuta John Leuta
1st Vice President : Mrs. Mamoji Letsapo
2nd Vice president : Mr. Tseliso Ramatla
3rd Vice President : Mr. Panyane Phiri
Secretary General and Head of Legal: Adv. Tefo Rabolinyane (Mr.)
Communication and Marketing Manager: Mr. Pule Mosoatsi
General Manager: Mr. Poosela Pule
Chief Finance Officer: Mr. Pitso T'sasanyane
Team Manager: Mr. Moruti Sekokotoana
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Sponsors
Metropolitan Lesotho
Naledi Funeral Planners
Through the hard work of the Bantu executive board, A Matšo Matebele is willing to source multiple sponsorships and partnerships for the benefit of the club. Bantu is very serious about lifting the shadow of amateur football.
Performance in CAF competitions
Bantu represented Lesotho for the first time in CAF Competitions by appearing at the CAF Cup Winners Cup (Confederations Cup) in 1993. Bantu was drawn against Black Africa of Namibia and for the first leg of the preliminary round; it had to travel for a long distance by bus from Mafeteng to Windhoek, Namibia only to find that their opponents won’t play because of Political instability in the country. Then, Bantu progressed to the second round where they played against Witbank Black Aces of South Africa.
Bantu has the craziest and most vibrant fans in Lesotho football. It is also one of the most progressive clubs. The club now has over 37,000 followers on Facebook which is the highest recorded number of football club followers in the country. In short, Bantu has laid down a marker for all clubs in the country to follow.
Some of the notable outstanding players over the years
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Bantu Football Club is a Lesotho football club based in Mafeteng Bantu FCFull nameBantu Football ClubNickname s A Mats o MatebeleFounded1927GroundLeshoboro Seeiso Sports Complex Mafeteng LesothoCapacity7 000ChairmanLeuta John LeutaManagerMoruti SekokotoanaCoachMoeketsi Abram MangoyaLeagueLesotho Premier League2021 224thHome coloursAway coloursThird coloursCurrent seasonThe team currently plays in Lesotho Premier League 1 Contents 1 History 2 Club Management 3 Sponsors 4 Performance in CAF competitions 5 Achievements 6 Current squad 7 Technical team 8 Former coaches 9 Best players 10 Foreign players 11 Bantu FC Supporters 12 Some of the notable outstanding players over the years 13 References 14 External linksHistory EditBantu F C was formed in 1927 as Flying Sweeps of Mafeteng and later renamed Bantu F C The founders were the then district Commissioner Button in Consultation with the four Principal Chiefs of Mafeteng The team was given the name Bantu after it was alleged that the first tribes to arrive in the district were Matebele hence the chiefs had to rule different tribes and clans which were all the Bantu speaking people Thus the rationale behind the name was meant to unite all the tribes in Mafeteng The team has always been regarded as a district number one priority in Mafeteng district Over the years it has strived to be one of the top football brands in Lesotho and some other parts of Southern Africa as evident from both local and international accolades conferred The traditional colours of Bantu are black and gold which are the celebrated colours of Mafeteng district The team is nicknamed A Mats o Matebele and its supporters Makaota Home stadium is Leshoboro Seeiso Sports Complex in Mafeteng alternative stadiums are Setsoto and Maputsoe DiFA in Maseru and Leribe respectively Club Management EditPresident Mr Leuta John Leuta 1st Vice President Mrs Mamoji Letsapo 2nd Vice president Mr Tseliso Ramatla 3rd Vice President Mr Panyane Phiri Secretary General and Head of Legal Adv Tefo Rabolinyane Mr Vice Secretary General Adv Mokhethi Raphuthing Mr Member Admin Ms Tankiso Moteletsane Member Technical Mr Thabang Letele Communication and Marketing Manager Mr Pule Mosoatsi General Manager Mr Poosela Pule Chief Finance Officer Mr Pitso T sasanyane Team Manager Mr Moruti Sekokotoana dd Sponsors EditMetropolitan Lesotho Naledi Funeral Planners dd Through the hard work of the Bantu executive board A Matso Matebele is willing to source multiple sponsorships and partnerships for the benefit of the club Bantu is very serious about lifting the shadow of amateur football Performance in CAF competitions EditBantu represented Lesotho for the first time in CAF Competitions by appearing at the CAF Cup Winners Cup Confederations Cup in 1993 Bantu was drawn against Black Africa of Namibia and for the first leg of the preliminary round it had to travel for a long distance by bus from Mafeteng to Windhoek Namibia only to find that their opponents won t play because of Political instability in the country Then Bantu progressed to the second round where they played against Witbank Black Aces of South Africa CAF Champions League 4 appearances2015 Preliminary Round 2017 Preliminary Round 2018 First Round 2020 Preliminary Round dd CAF Cup Winners Cup 2 appearances1994 First Round 1998 Preliminary Round dd CAF Confederation Cup 1 appearance2018 Play off Round dd Achievements EditLesotho Premier League 4 2 2013 2014 Vodacom Ls Premier League champions 2016 2017 Vodacom Ls Premier League champions 2017 2018 Econet Telecom Ls Premier League champions 2019 2020 Champions 3 dd Lesotho Independence Cup Top4 81963 Independence Cup Top4 Championships 1993 Independence Top4 Champions 1997 Independence Top4 Champions 2011 Top4 Independedence Top4 Champions 2012 Independence Top4 Champions 2013 Independence Top4 Champions 2015 Independence Top4 Champions 2017 Independence Top4 Champions dd Lesotho National Insurance Group Top8 Cup 12016 LNIG Top8 Champions dd Current squad EditNote Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules Players may hold more than one non FIFA nationality No Pos Nation Player GK LES Lerole Motinyane GK LES Thabiso Ntsane Lichaba GK LES Motlatsi Sebapala DF LES Itumeleng Falene DF LES Johannes Molapo DF LES Motlomelo Mkwanazi DF LES Ts oanelo Koetle MF LES Hlompho Kalake MF LES Lehlohonolo Fothoane MF LES Katiso Selili MF LES Katiso Tsepe MF LES Neo Mokhechane MF LES Setho Moshoeshoe MF LES Tau Masiu MF LES Thabo Lesaoana FW RSA Lazola Jokojokwana FW LES Sentle MasaleTechnical team EditMoeketsi Abram Mangoya Coach South Africa Victor Tlholo Assistant Coach South Africa TBA Assistant Coach 2 TBA Goalkeepers Coach TBA Physio Kubutu Mokoena Kit Manager Lesotho dd Former coaches Edit South Africa Thabo Tsutsulupa Lesotho Bob Atang Mafoso South Africa James Madidilane Lesotho Katiso Mojakhomo Lesotho Motlatsi Shale Lesotho Caswell Moru Lesotho Ntebele Tata Mcholene Taole Lesotho Mokhele Mokhele Lesotho Lehlohonolo ThotanyaneBest players EditSetho Moshoeshoe LesothoHlompho Kalake LesothoLehlohonolo Fothoane LesothoThabo Lesaoana LesothoNtsane Lichaba LesothoForeign players EditLazola Jokojokwana South AfricaBantu FC Supporters EditBantu has the craziest and most vibrant fans in Lesotho football It is also one of the most progressive clubs The club now has over 37 000 followers on Facebook which is the highest recorded number of football club followers in the country In short Bantu has laid down a marker for all clubs in the country to follow Some of the notable outstanding players over the years EditScara Meikente 1940s 50s City Mats oara 1960s Dessert Mohapi 1960s Chippa Mathibeli 1960s Naughty Rabolinyane 1960s Zero Sehapi 1960s Success Mosoeu 1980s Valdez Lesenyeho 1980 90s Popo Pretty boy Mats oara 1980s 1990s Lehlohonolo Seema 1990s Sekeleme Lephole 1990s Morapeli Sprinter Tlali 1990s Holo Mafantiri 1990s Tsepo Motion Jobo 1990s Lebohang Tona Sekatle 1990s Thabiso Cellular Phone Mokhoele 1990s Thato Chocco Ralethoko 1990s Tlali Cabazela Maile 2000s 2016References Edit lesotho premier soccerway 2014 Retrieved 2010 01 15 Lesotho List of Champions Lesotho 2019 20 External links EditSoccerway Bantu FC on Twitter Bantu FC on Facebook www bantufc co ls Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Bantu FC amp oldid 1108724563, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
