Lesotho–South Africa border Lesotho–South Africa border The border between Lesotho and South Africa is long and forms a complete loop, as Lesotho is an enclave entirely surrounded by South Africa. The border follows the Caledon River, the drainage divide of the Drakensberg mountains, the Tele River, the Orange River, the Makhaleng River, and a series of hills joining the Makhaleng back to the Caledon. The Basotho people formed a distinct polity in the 1820s under Moshoeshoe I, the first Paramount Chief. At that time Basotho territory included much of what is now the Free State province of South Africa. This territory was lost
Football in Lesotho Football in Lesotho The sport of football in the country of Lesotho is run by the Lesotho Football Association. The association administers the national football team, as well as the Premier League. Football is the most popular sport in the country. The National Football Association Lesotho was founded in 1932 and renamed, in 1992, as "Lesotho Football Association" (LEFA). In 1964, the LEFA joined FIFA and the African Continental Confederation CAF. The current president is the lawyer Salemane Phafane. The Lesotho Premier League was founded in 1970 as the highest national league. At times it bore the names of sponsors.