Promising Lesotho goalkeeper Sekhoane Moerane has staked his claim in the running for the next FIFA Puskas Award if the voting process is fair. The Likoena shot-stopper scored from miles behind the halfway line in an international friendly against Ethiopia in Addis Ababa.
Move over David Beckham, because Sekhoana Moerane has arrived! The Lesotho goalkeeper emulated the great superstar’s goal-from-behind-the-halfway-line antics that the latter pulled off against Wimbledon in a 1996 Premier League match.
The Likoena goal-minder went several metres further, scoring from around 80 metres away. What makes the goal staggeringly amazing is the fact the Moerane intended to do what he did, with the home goalkeeper being caught cold off-guard.
The visitors would eventually walk away with a shock 2-1 victory, one victory out their last 10 matches inside regulation time.
Meorane rose to prominence during the 2023 Hollywoodbets COSAFA Cup that was held in Durban last July. He was so impressive that he was named as the Goalkeeper of the Tournament for his efforts.
Moerane attracted the attention of several South African clubs while plying his trade with the Lesotho Mounted Police Service FC. It was Motsepe Championship team Orbit College that would eventually snag his signature
