Lehlohonolo Seema (born 9 June 1980) is a retired Mosotho footballer who played as a defender and midfielder. He began his coaching career at Bloemfontein Celtic where he was Assistant Manager in 2013. He went on to manage Black Leopards, Lamontville Golden Arrows, Chippa United, Polokwane City, Sekhukhune United and Siwelele in the South African Premiership.
Career Joining South African team Bloemfontein Celtic in the 1998/99 season, he moved to Orlando Pirates in 2006. Having previously captained Bloemfontein Celtic, he was a captain of Orlando Pirates and retired from the club on 1 July 2011.
International career The star of the Lesotho national team, Seema was their only player who in 2003 played club football abroad. In 2001, he scored the winning goal from a penalty kick in the 87th minute of an African Cup of Nations qualifier versus Zimbabwe in Bulawayo to give Lesotho a famous victory.
Coaching career Two weeks after being dismissed by Sekhukhune United in March 2025, Seema helped Lesotho club Bantu FC to the People's Cup.
In July 2025, Seema took charge of newly-formed Siwelele. Seema did not get the benefit of a pre-season, and the club started slowly. The position stabilised in the latter part of the club's first season in the Premiership.
Seema was dismissed by Siwelele following a slow start to the 2026–27 season.
Career statistics International + Appearances and goals by national team and yearNational teamYearAppsGoalsLesotho199841199920200070200121200210200340200410200651200740200851Total354
Scores and results list Lesotho's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Seema goal.
+ List of international goals scored by Lehlohonolo SeemaNo.DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition1Setsoto Stadium, Maseru, Lesotho1–11–12000 Africa Cup of Nations qualification2Barbourfields Stadium, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe2–12–12002 Africa Cup of Nations qualification3Setsoto Stadium, Maseru, Lesotho1–22–2Friendly4Free State Stadium, Bloemfontein, South Africa2–32–32010 FIFA World Cup qualification
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