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Last week, through the District Administrator of Maseru, Mr. Tsepo Lethobane, the Association met with representatives from different Ministries to outline its roadmap.<\/p>\n<p>LeFA is working towards rebuilding trust and establishing cooperation between the Association, the Government of Lesotho, and all its Ministries, with a commitment to fostering constructive and collaborative partnerships.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Lesotho Football Association, through the Office of the President Mr. Lijane Nthunya, has continued to build relations with different Ministries of the Government of Lesotho, which are key stakeholders in the development of football. 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