MASERU – Local basketball star Mpho Theo Lesitsi who sustained minor injuries in a car accident last week is confident that he will be ready to play when the league kicks off on September 27.

The founder and key player of Tornados 98ers was injured when his vehicle collided head-on with another car in Teyateyaneng, Berea.

The basketball star local player Mpho Theo Lesitsi of Leribe was last week injured in a road accident when his car collided head on with a van at Teya-teyaneng in Berea.

“It was a terrible accident but I only sustained some bruises on my left shoulder and hurt one of my toes. I am however quickly recovering though I received some stitches on the injured toe. I am confident that I will be ready for the opening game of the season when the national league kicks off,” the player who hails from Leribe also said.

Lesitsi said he was looking forward to starting the new season with real vigour, adding that his team intended to cause a stir in local basketball circles by winning most major local contests.