THE Lesotho Football Association (LeFA) has announced the search for the new Likuena coach to fill the void left by Thabo Senong, who resigned from the job last year.

LeFA President, King’s Counsel (KC) Salemane Phafane told a press briefing on Tuesday that the new Likuena mentor was expected to start work in March.

The new coach’s first assignment is likely to be the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations preliminary round, in which Likuena will know their fate in the draw scheduled to take place in Cameroon.

“The other issue I want to remind you about is that our senior national team, Likuena are still without a coach after Mr Senong vacated the position last year,” he said.

“Our Technical Director, Mr Leslie Notsi took over on an interim basis to see to it that we still have the national team that can compete, and he has been doing a good job.”

KC Phafane said Notsi would continue to oversee Likuena until the new national team coach had been appointed.

“Mr. Notsi will continue to oversee the team until the new coach has been appointed and will use all his knowledge as an experienced coach to make sure the team performs,” he said.

“But what is important is that we have started the search for the new coach, and we invited all coaches locally, regionally and internationally to submit their applications.