By: Lebohang Maluke
Leribe – Spokesperson of Lesotho Defence Force Football Club, Mr. Tšepo Keketsi confirms the return of their former player, Katleho Makateng. Richard’s Bay was the only club that showed the interest to their striker Makateng before signing the contract, which now has now expired.
The massively talented 25 year Makateng from Leribe has accrued an impressive collection of international caps for his country’s national team Likuena, scoring a remarkable four goals in his 11 appearances.
The striker’s extraordinary displays on the field have seen his market valuation soar to a staggering signifying increase as one of the most coveted footballing prospects in Lesotho.
In his very first season in Lesotho’s top-tier football league, representing the army outfit LDF FC, the prodigious Makateng blazed a trail of brilliance that earned him a clean sweep of awards, establishing himself as the darling of the league and its standout player.
He scooped the Player of the Season, Players Player of the Season, Top Goal Scorer and Young Player of the Season Awards. Top Goal Scorer was a deserved recognition for his exceptional performances, while his Young Player of the Season Award suggested that Makateng’s best years were still yet to come.
The four coveted accolades, spanning from Young Player of the Season to the coveted Player of the Season, acknowledged his extraordinary goal-scoring and overall performances throughout the 2022/23 campaign, cementing his position as a veritable star in the making.
His remarkable feat in claiming the trifecta of Player of the Season, Players Player of the Season, and Top Goal Scorer Awards was a testament to his peerless talent and multifaceted skills on the pitch, cementing his status as a star performer in the Lesotho Premier League.
His devastating 20-goal tally for LDF FC, a resounding testament to his lethal finishing skills, ensured that his name was etched in the annals of the league’s history, while his outstanding displays and consequent accolades served as a fitting recognition of his impact and significance in the footballing landscape of Lesotho.
His opening season in Lesotho’s Premier League was a success, as he lit up the pitch with his flair, precision, and exceptional goal-scoring prowess. The 20 goals he obtained for LDF FC sealed his place as a top marksman, while his outstanding performances earned him well-deserved recognition and accolades at the end of the season.
In a resounding display of his remarkable talent and impact in the Lesotho Premier League, Makateng claimed a well-deserved hat-trick of individual awards, proving that he was not only a top striker but also a versatile player with immense potential.
In a resounding display of his remarkable talent and impact in the Lesotho Premier League, he claimed a well-deserved hat-trick of individual awards, proving that he was not only a top striker but also a versatile player with immense potential.
His three-goal tally in just six games attests to his lethal finishing skills, with the remarkable impact he made in his inaugural season playing topflight football.
His flourishing potential and ability to dominate the game in multiple roles made him not just a force to be reckoned with, but a tantalizing prospect for the future of Lesotho’s footballing landscape.
With his eye-catching performances in Lesotho’s top tier now etched into the league’s lore, the ambitious marksman now turns his sights towards South Africa, viewing the neighboring nation as a launching pad for his burgeoning career.
Makateng, lightning-fast forward with a knack for finding the back of the net, has been making waves since his Likuena debut in March, scoring an impressive 3 goals in just 6 appearances.
The captivating combination of his rapid speed, keen eye for the goal, and innate scoring prowess has made him a true force to be reckoned with on the pitch, wowing audiences and opposition alike since his debut for the national team, Likuena, in March.
The speedy marksman, who has scored three goals in six games since making his Likuena debut in March, is adamant that South Africa is a good steppingstone for his career after an impressive maiden season playing topflight football in the kingdom.
Indeed, Makateng’s stellar performance in his first year in the Lesotho Premier League was an emphatic display of his exceptional footballing abilities, which struck fear into the hearts of opposing teams and sent his supporters into a frenzy.