Kick4Life’s Women’s and Men’s teams proudly represented Lesotho at the Legacy Tournament held from 11th to 13th July at the University of the Free State (UFS) in Bloemfontein, South Africa — and it was a memorable outing, with the Women’s side, who finished second overall, bringing home silver medals.
Kick4Life Women’s team opened their tournament with a 2-1 victory over the hosts, University of the Free State (Kovsie Ladies FC) on Friday. On Saturday, they continued their impressive form with a 3-1 win against Sol Plaatje University, after a last-minute withdrawal by Central University of Technology caused a reshuffle in the fixture schedule.
With two wins from two, the team advanced to the semi-finals on Sunday morning where they faced familiar competition in the form of the Lesotho National Under-20 Women’s team (Likhosatsana). Kick4Life once again delivered a solid performance, defeating the U20 side 3-1 to book their place in the final.
In the championship match on Sunday afternoon, Kick4Life came up against a formidable opponent — University of the Western Cape Ladies FC, reigning champions and a club competing in South Africa’s top elite league. Despite a valiant effort, Kick4Life fell 2-0 in the final, earning a proud second-place finish in a competitive international tournament.
The men’s team, Kick4Life Juventude, participated in two friendly matches on Saturday. Although the results didn’t go their way — a 2-0 loss to UFS and a narrow 1-0 defeat to Marumo Gallants DDC — the games provided crucial off-season match experience and a chance to test their depth against quality South African opposition.
The Legacy Tournament once again proved to be more than just a competition — it was a platform for skill development, exposure, and preparation for future challenges. For Kick4Life Women, fresh off their 2024/25 Lesotho Women’s Super League title win, the tournament showcased their readiness to compete at higher levels.
Both teams return home enriched with experience, pride, and renewed motivation — another step forward in Kick4Life’s mission to empower youth and drive change through the beautiful game.
