Lesotho welcomes rugby kit donation from UK
The Federation of Lesotho Rugby (FLR)’s Secretary General, Litsitso Motseremeli, officially welcomed a donation of rugby kit from UK-based charity Kit Aid SOS on Tuesday.
The donated kit, comprising playing attire, boots, balls, and tracksuits, was donated to support the Lesotho Rugby Academy’s development efforts.
The kit was officially handed over by the British High Commissioner to Lesotho, Martine Sobey, at her official residence in Maseru.
Sobey commended
Motseremeli for his dedication to advancing rugby development in Lesotho.
British High Commissioner Martine Sobey (left) and FLR Secretary General Litsitso Motseremeli (right) unveil donated rugby kit
“I commend ntate (him) on the huge amount of work he does here in Lesotho to inspire young boys and girls and use rugby as a tool to bring children together to talk and to share,” said Sobey.
“And so this is a great honour to me, and I would like to thank you for your hard work and to continue doing good work.”
Speaking at the same event, Motseremeli claimed that a number of UK rugby clubs had expressed interest in some of Lesotho’s players.
“We have about three teams in the UK, especially in Wales, that are interested in our players,” said Motseremeli.
He said the players were scheduled to travel to the UK last year but were unable to do so due to work visa complications.
“They should have gone last year but couldn’t because of visa challenges.
“But we are hopeful that this year the players will be able to travel to Wales and play professional rugby.”
Established in 2012, rugby in Lesotho is still in its developmental phase, with only six elite clubs currently active.