This was after in 2017, CAF summoned a coaching convention to review and standardise coaching content across the continent, which led to the football mother body halting all its coaching courses.
The Capetonians were among a group of 29 coaches, 26 of them locals, who completed the three blocks of the course by sitting for theorical examinations on Monday after they were taken through practicals on Saturday and Sunday respectively.
Mayambela, who made a name for himself playing for the likes of Bloemfontein Celtic, Orlando Pirates and SuperSport United in a career spanning 14 years, said they go back to South Africa as better coaches and human beings.
“I find great joy thinking about the past three terms we spent together as coaches and human beings. I’m grateful to God for giving me this opportunity to spend time with you guys learning about football,” Mayambela said.
“Coach Motebang Makhetha, and Caswell Moru, thank you so much for the knowledge you have imparted on us. Indeed, we come out as better coaches and better human beings. Lesotho football is lucky to have you.
“Our gratitude to the TD and SG for allowing us to be part of this course. To all the coaches, it was a great pleasure. I enjoyed every moment of this, and I wish you well in every endeavour you will be taking part in. God bless you all. Aluta continua.”
The former Orlando Pirates fan favourite also got to watch the Vodacom Premier League during his stay in the Kingdom and is not surprised South African clubs have their eyes on several of Likuena’s players.
Goalkeeper Sekhoane Moerane is reported to have attracted several PSL big guns while Sekhukhune United recently signed Teboho Letsema, who impressed them during the recent Likuena tour of South Africa, where they played Mozambique and Bafana Bafana.
“There is a lot of talent in Lesotho from an individual point of view and I’m not surprised that more players are breaking into the South African market,” he said.
His compatriot, Walters, who was a member of the Bafana Bafana squad at the 2010 World Cup, said he will always be grateful to Lesotho for contributing to his coaching career.
“Thanks for the amazing experience, which is one I will never forget. To the instructors, Mr. Makhetha and Moru, thank you so much for the knowledge you gave us,” Walters said.
“It might have looked like I was not learning anything, but I have learnt so much from you guys and I think you will become great instructors in the future. I leave the B Licence Course a far better coach than when I arrived. If my practicals and theory was good standard, then you know you played a major part in it,” he said.
“To all the coaches, thank you for welcoming me as one of your own and thank you for the patience you had with me. I know I can be a difficult person to work with at times, but know in my heart I’m a good person. All the best to all of you and may 2024 bring you and your families great joy. LEFA is in my heart.”
Mikia Kalati
