The Zebras and Lesotho to test Stars

Coach Martinus Nooij could have asked for an easier start as he attempts to resurrect the fortunes of an often under-performing Taifa Stars.

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>Tanzania play a strength-testing match against Malawi today before departing for Harare for a tricky 2015 African Cup of Nations (Afcon) showdown against Zimbabwe on Sunday.

President Jakaya Kikwete said the national soccer team, Taifa Stars players and coaches should determine to win their next stage of 2018 World Cup qualifiers against Algeria for them to advance into the group stage.

National women’s soccer team, Twiga Stars head coach, Rogasian Kaijage, has named a 22-member squad that will face Malawi in a friendly match on Saturday.

Lesotho goes to the polls months after coup attempt

Lesotho's prime minister returns home after fleeing the mountain kingdom to neighbouring South Africa on Saturday, alleging there had been a coup.

Provides an overview, key facts and history of his small country completely surrounded by South Africa

Lesotho record a famous victory against Liberia to qualify for the second round of 2015 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying.