Lesotho Football Association The Lesotho Football Association (LeFA) in collaboration with DIFA Berea will bring girls together in Teyateyaneng on Wednesday 28th and Thursday 29th October, through the FIFA Women’s Football Campaign.
The two-day festival forms part of the FIFA Women’s Football Campaign, a global programme aimed at encouraging participation in women’s football at grassroots level.
The programme will commence on Wednesday with a walk at 09:00 from Mapoteng Sion Ground to Mapoteng LEC Primary, while in the afternoon, festivities will take place at Ha Ntjabane from 14:00.
The campaign aims to:
-Organize football festivals to encourage girls to play and help them connect with new and old friends in a fun and safe environment;
-Build confidence and provide enjoyment around playing football;
-Increase participation amongst girls and women across all levels and age categories;
-Provide a space for free play where players can feel included, have fun and be inspired.
The campaign in Teyateyaneng will bring together young girls from around Berea to introduce them to football through small-sided games, fun activities and life-skills messaging, while also promoting existing competitions and girls’ programmes.
This initiative is in line with LeFA’s commitment to grow the women’s game from the grassroots and ensure more girls get the opportunity to play, stay in the game and dream big.
The initiative has already reached remote rural areas in districts such as Mokhotlong, Thaba Tseka, Mohale’s Hoek as well as Maseru, where it was launched in 2023.
