By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS
Thabiso Brown and Bokang Sello will be the centre of attention for the Lesotho national team, Likuena as they begins the 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign with back-to-back matches against Nigeria and Benin Republic.
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The duo are making a return to the squad after a long absence.
They are part of the 23-man squad summoned for both games by head coach Leslie Notsi.
Brown now playing his football in China is making a return to the Likuena set up since playing at the 2021 COSAFA Cup played in Gqebhera while Sello last featured for Likuena under the mentorship of Thabo Senong.
Brown hit the ground running in the Chinese League One after years of playing in South America while Sello was appointed the vice captain by Police XI after arriving in Botswana. READ ALSO:
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Lesotho will travel to the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo on Thursday, November 16.
The Likuena will host the Squirrels of Benin Republic five days later at the Moses Mahbida Stadium.