Palesa Mokoena

The journey

Palesa Mokoena represents the first generation of Lesotho players to join the Goaliano academy, after the platform's talent-scouting system spotted her performances in a local league near Leribe – the start of a path that will mature over time towards the first team.

The dream

Winning the World Cup with her national team.

Character

Strong, muscular build, completely shaved head, and a simple necklace she always wears during training is one of her defining features.

• Strong in duels
• organised and responsible
• good reader of the game
• unafraid of physical contact.

Favourites

Food

Pap and vetkoek

Hobby

Keeping pets

Music

Family folk music

From the first intake at the Goaliano Academy.