Lehlohonolo Moses Maliehe (born 3 February 1966) is a former South African born footballer who was most recently manager of Lesotho.[2][3]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Lehlohonolo Moses Maliehe | ||
| Date of birth | (1966-02-03) 3 February 1966 (age 56)[1] | ||
| Place of birth | Klerksdorp, South Africa | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Klerksdorp City | |||
| 0000–1987 | ICL Birds | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| Lioli | |||
| Matlama | |||
| Vaal Reef Stars | |||
| Lioli | |||
| Teams managed | |||
| 2005–2008 | Lioli | ||
| 2008–2015 | Lesotho U20 | ||
| 2015–2016 | Matlama | ||
| 2015–2019 | Lesotho | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Maliehe was born in Klerksdorp, South Africa to Basotho parents from Teyateyaneng, Lesotho. Maliehe played youth football in South Africa for Klerksdorp City and ICL Birds, the latter being alongside Lucas Radebe. In 1987, Maliehe moved to Lesotho, signing for Lioli and then Matlama, before returning to South Africa to sign for Vaal Reef Stars. Maliehe re-signed for Lioli upon his return to Lesotho, staying with the club until retirement.[4]
After a period of coaching numerous clubs in Lesotho, Maliehe was appointed Lesotho U20 manager in 2008.[4]
In July 2015, Maliehe was named manager of former club Matlama.[5]
On 24 November 2016, Maliehe was appointed manager of Lesotho after being interim manager of the country since November 2015.[6] In 2019, Maliehe was replaced by Thabo Senong as Lesotho manager due to ill health.[7]
Lioli
Lesotho national football team – managers | |
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(c) = caretaker manager |