Botswana national football team

Botswana

Nickname(s)

Dipitse
(The Zebras)

Association

Botswana Football Association

Sub-confederation

COSAFA
(Southern Africa)

Confederation

CAF (Africa)

Head coach

Peter Butler

Captain

Joel Mogorosi

Top scorer

Jerome Ramatlhakwane (19)

Home stadium

Botswana National Stadium

FIFA code

BOT

First colours

Second colours

Third colours

FIFA ranking

Current

(5 May 2016)

Highest

53 (December 2010)

Lowest

165 (November 1999)

Elo ranking

Current

128

Highest

97 (August 2011)

Lowest

187 (March 1997)

First international

Malawi 8–1 Botswana

(Malawi; July 13, 1968)

Biggest win

Botswana 6–2 Swaziland

(Gaborone, Botswana; March 2, 2002)

Biggest defeat

Malawi 8–1 Botswana

(Malawi; July 13, 1968)

Botswana 0–7 Zimbabwe

(Gaborone, Botswana; August 26, 1990)

Africa Cup of Nations

Appearances

1 (First in 2012)

Best result

Group stage

The Botswana national football team, nicknamed 'The Zebras' (Setswana: Dipitse) is the national football team of Botswana and is controlled by the Botswana Football Association. They have never qualified for the World Cup but they did qualify for the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations^[1] for the first time in their history.

History

Although Botswana have entered the FIFA World Cup preliminary stages five times, it took them nearly 11 years after playing their first match to register their first victory - a 4–1 victory in the African pre-preliminary qualifying rounds for Germany 2006 against Lesotho.

The southern African nation took part in their first preliminary competition for the 1994 FIFA World Cup in the USA, where they faced Niger and Côte d'Ivoire. They managed a 0–0 draw with the latter in Gaborone but lost their other three matches, finishing last in their group.

The next competition they entered was for 2002 FIFA World Cup, where they faced Zambia in a two-legged tie to decide which team would advance to the group stages. Zambia won both legs of the tie to qualify and knock Botswana out.

After this Botswana suffered some poor results with the team losing 3–0 to Zambia and losing to second-string sides from South Africa and Zimbabwe at home in Gaborone, frustrating many supporters. A draw with a Madagascar side ranked 146th in the world at the time led Botswana FA to sack manager Colwyn Rowe, despite his leading Botswana to their then-highest ever FIFA ranking of 95th. The BFA claimed this move was taken because they feared for his safety from angry fans. Stanley Tshosane was named as his replacement and in his first game in charge, Botswana achieved an impressive 2–1 win away to Mozambique to put them in a relatively strong position in their qualifying group. Despite also achieving a creditable draw with Côte d'Ivoire, Botswana finished bottom of their qualifying group for the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa.

This disappointment was followed by the most successful period in Botswana's history. Botswana defied their ranking to become the first team to qualify for the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations, beating Tunisia both at home and away. This success coincided with a rise to their highest ever FIFA ranking of 53rd. They did not manage to build upon this upturn in form at the tournament, losing narrowly to Ghana and Mali and heavily to Guinea to finish bottom of their group with zero points.

The truncated qualification format for 2013 Africa Cup of Nations saw them face Mali in a two-legged tie, which they lost 7-1 on aggregate. They then failed to qualify for the 2014 FIFA World Cup, finishing third in their group with 7 points behind South Africa and Ethiopia.

In October 2013 the Botswana Football Association sacked Tshosane, citing his "failing to meet the targets set for him".^[2] They subsequently appointed Englishman Peter Butler in February 2014.^[3]

Competition records

World Cup record

1930 to 1990 – Did not enter
1994 – Did not qualify
1998 – Did not enter
2002 to 2018 – Did not qualify

Africa Cup of Nations record

1957 to 1992 – Did not enter
1994 to 2010 – Did not qualify
2012 – Round 1
2013 – Did not qualify
2015 - Did not qualify

Schedule and recent results

18 May 2014 2015 Africa Cup of Nations qualificiation	Burundi	0–0	Botswana	Prince Louis Rwagasore Stadium, Bujumbura
15:30		Report		Referee: Med Said Kordi (Tunisia)

1 June 2014 2015 Africa Cup of Nations qualificiation	Botswana	1–0	Burundi	Lobatse Stadium, Lobatse
13:30	Mogorosi 57'	Report		Referee: Eric Arnaud Otogo-Castane (Gabon)

1 July 2014 Friendly	Botswana	4–2	Tanzania	National Stadium, Gaborone
13:30	Ramatlhakwane 40' Tshireletso 48' Phuduhudu 68' Phiri 75'	Report

14 July 2014 Friendly	Botswana	2–0	Lesotho	National Stadium, Gaborone
16:00	Ogopotse 66' Makgantai 86'	Report

19 July 2014 2015 Africa Cup of Nations qualificiation	Botswana	2–0	Guinea-Bissau	National Stadium, Gaborone
13:00	Tshireletso 30', 37'	Report		Referee: Victor Gomes (South Africa)

Current squad

The following players were called for 2015 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against Guinea-Bissau on July 19 and August 2, 2014.^[4]

Caps and goals updated as of 14 July 2014.

Pos.	Player	Date of birth (age)	Caps	Goals	Club
1GK	Kabelo Dambe	(1990-05-10)10 May 1990 (aged 21)	18	0	Township Rollers
1GK	Mwampole Masule	(1991-09-05)5 September 1991 (aged 22)	1	0	Township Rollers
1GK	Wagarre Dikago		0	0	Extension Gunners
1GK	Bokamoso Moeba		0	0	Police XI

2DF	Edwin Olerile	(1986-07-15)15 July 1986 (aged 25)	24	0	Gaborone United
2DF	Oscar Ncenga	(1984-02-27)27 February 1984 (aged 27)	21	0	Township Rollers
2DF	Leutlwetse Tshireletso	(1985-08-25)25 August 1985 (aged 28)	4	0	Township Rollers
2DF	Moshe Gaolaolwe	(1993-12-25)25 December 1993 (aged 19)	3	0	Botswana Defence Force
2DF	Otlantshekela Mooketsi		3	0	Township Rollers
2DF	Obonye Moswate	(1986-06-08)8 June 1986 (aged 27)	3	0	Township Rollers
2DF	Pelontle Lerole		0	0	Botswana Defence Force

3MF	Mogogi Gabonamong	(1982-09-10)10 September 1982 (aged 29)	47	2	SuperSport United
3MF	Joel Mogorosi	(1984-08-02)2 August 1984 (aged 27)	42	6	Bloemfontein Celtic
3MF	Ofentse Nato	(1989-10-01) 1 October 1989	34	3	Atlético de Kolkata
3MF	Boitumelo Mafoko	(1982-02-11)11 February 1982 (aged 29)	23	1	Botswana Defence Force
3MF	Jackie Mothatego	(1987-02-18)18 February 1987 (aged 24)	23	1	Gaborone United
3MF	Onalethata Tshekiso	(1981-05-14)14 May 1981 (aged 30)	17	1	Mochudi Centre Chiefs
3MF	Bonolo Phuduhudu	(1985-09-25)25 September 1985 (aged 27)	5	1	Botswana Defence Force
3MF	Thato Ogopotse		2	1	Botswana Defence Force
3MF	Karabo Phiri		2	1	Gaborone United
3MF	Kabelo Seakanyeng		2	0	Botswana Defence Force
3MF	Mandla Mgadla	(1987-02-18)18 February 1987 (aged 27)	1	0	Gaborone United
3MF	Galebgwe Moyana		1	0	Mochudi Centre Chiefs

4FW	Jerome Ramatlhakwane	30 (1985-10-29)29 October 1985 (aged 26)	37	18	Don Bosco
4FW	Lemponye Tshireletso	(1984-09-21)21 September 1984 (aged 27)	28	8	Mochudi Centre Chiefs
4FW	Mogakolodi Ngele	(1990-10-06)6 October 1990 (aged 23)	20	2	Platinum Stars
4FW	Onkabetse Makgantai		1	1	Nico United
4FW	Unobatsha Mbaiwa		1	0	BMC

Recent call-ups

0#0	Pos.	Player	Date of birth (age)	Caps	Goals	Club
	1GK	Noah Maposa	(1985-06-03)3 June 1985 (aged 26)	17	0	Gaborone United
23	1GK	Michael Pepukani	(1989-04-29)29 April 1989 (aged 24)	2	0	Township Rollers

	2DF	Moreetsi Mosimanyana	(1985-05-05)5 May 1985 (aged 23)	3	0	Botswana Defence Force
	2DF	Osego Gaotewe	(1987-03-28)28 March 1987 (aged 26)	1	0	Gaborone United
	2DF	Kaelo Kgaswane	(1992-12-22)22 December 1992 (aged 20)	1	0	Gaborone United
	2DF	Gogontle Marumo		0	0	Uniao Flamengo Santos
	2DF	Simisani Mathumo	(1989-12-08)8 December 1989 (aged 24)	0	0	Township Rollers
	2DF	Agisanyang Ramaabya	(1982-10-17)17 October 1982 (aged 31)	0	0	Extension Gunners
5	2DF	Mompati Thuma	(1980-04-05)5 April 1980 (aged 33)	73	1	Botswana Defence Force
21	2DF	Tshepo Motlhabankwe	(1980-03-17)17 March 1980 (aged 31)	58	2	Mochudi Centre Chiefs
2	2DF	Gaopatwe Seosenyeng	(1988-01-25)25 January 1988 (aged 25)	3	0	Gaborone United
2	2DF	Ndiapo Letsholathebe	(1983-02-25)25 February 1983 (aged 28)	60	0	Botswana Defence Force
3	2DF	Mosimanegape Ramoshibidu	(1982-02-22)22 February 1982 (aged 29)	20	0	BMC

	3MF	Sekhana Koko	(1989-06-05)5 June 1989 (aged 21)	10	0	Township Rollers
	3MF	Lebogang Ditsele	(1996-04-20)20 April 1996 (aged 18)	2	0	Jwaneng Comets
	3MF	Keorapetse Seloiso		1	0	Notwane
7	3MF	Dirang Moloi	(1985-11-28)28 November 1985 (aged 26)	19	0	Don Bosco
15	3MF	Galabgwe Moyana	(1990-05-24)24 May 1990 (aged 21)	14	0	Polokwane City
	3MF	Kabo Rasuping	(1992-02-10)10 February 1992 (aged 22)	0	0	Gaborone United
8	3MF	Phenyo Mongala	(1985-06-10)10 June 1985 (aged 26)	23	1	Don Bosco
10	3MF	Ntesang Simanyana	(1990-12-02)2 December 1990 (aged 21)	8	1	Gaborone United
3	3MF	Topo Piet	(1988-12-11)11 December 1988 (aged 24)	5	0	Nico United
13	3MF	Gift Moyo	(1990-08-20)20 August 1990 (aged 22)	4	0	Nico United
2	3MF	Abednico Powell	(1983-01-28)28 January 1983 (aged 28)	3	0	Mogoditshane Fighters
13	3MF	Alphonse Modisaotsile	(1985-01-30)30 January 1985 (aged 26)	7	0	Gaborone United

	4FW	Tebogo Sembowa	(1988-02-07)7 February 1988 (aged 23)	16	3	Gaborone United
	4FW	Kelelelo Kgosimore		1	0	Extension Gunners
10	4FW	Moemedi Moatlhaping	(1985-07-14)14 July 1985 (aged 26)	40	4	Gaborone United

Managers

Thomas Johnson (1973)
Rudi Gutendorf (1976)
Peter Cormack (1986–87)
Kenny Mwape (1992)

Freddie Mwila (1992–93)
Freddie Mwila (1994–96)
Karl-Heinz Marotzke (2001)
Veselin Jelušić (2002–06)

Colwyn Rowe (2006–08)
Stanley Tshosane (2008–2013)
Peter Butler (2014–)

References

↑ "BBC Sport - Football - Minnows Botswana qualify for Africa Cup of Nations". BBC News. 2011-03-26. Retrieved 2013-11-15.
↑ "BBC Sport - Football - Botswana sack coach Tshosane". BBC News. 2013-10-08. Retrieved 2014-04-16.
↑ "BBC Sport - Football - Englishman Peter Butler appointed as Botswana coach". BBC News. 2014-02-10. Retrieved 2014-04-16.
↑ "Zebras ready for Djurtus". Daily News (Botswana). 2014-07-16. Retrieved 2014-07-16.

External links

Botswana at FIFA.com
Botswana FA Official site

Squads and managers

Botswana national football team – managers

Johnson (1973) Gutendorf (1976) Cormack (1986–87) Mwape (19xx–92) Mwila (1992–93) Mwila (1994–96) Gaborone (199x–98) Bright (1999) Butler (1999) Bright (2000) Marotzke (2001) Tshosane^c (2001–02) Jelušić (2002–06) Bright^c (2006) Rowe (2006–08) Tshosane (2008–13) Butler (2014–) (c) = caretaker manager

Botswana squads

Botswana squad – 2012 Africa Cup of Nations

1 Maposa 2 Letsholathebe 3 Ramoshibidu 4 Ohilwe 5 Thuma 6 Nato 7 Moloi 8 Mongala 9 Ramatlhakwane 10 Moatlhaping 11 Selolwane 12 Motsepe 13 Mafoko 14 Thekiso 15 Kelebale 16 Marumo 17 Powell 18 Gabonamong 19 Ngele 20 Dembe 21 Tshireletso 22 Motlhabankwe 23 Pilane Coach: Tshosane

Football in Botswana

Botswana Football Association

National teams

Men	National team Olympic (U-23) U-20 U-17

Women	National team U-20 U-17

League system

Men	Botswana Premier League Botswana First Division (North South)

Domestic cups

Men	FA Challenge Cup Botswana Independence Cup Orange Kabelano Charity Cup Mascom Top 8 Cup

Awards

Footballer of the Year
Top scorers

Lists

All-time Table
Champions
Clubs
International footballers
Foreign players
Venues

Men's clubs
Women's clubs
Men's players
Women's players
Expatriate players
Managers
Referees
Venues
Seasons
Records

National football teams of Africa (CAF)

North Africa (UNAF)	Algeria Egypt Libya Morocco Tunisia

West Africa (WAFU)	Benin Burkina Faso Cape Verde Gambia Ghana Guinea Guinea-Bissau Ivory Coast Liberia Mali Mauritania Niger Nigeria Senegal Sierra Leone Togo

East Africa (CECAFA)	Burundi Djibouti Eritrea Ethiopia Kenya Rwanda Somalia South Sudan Sudan Tanzania Uganda Zanzibar¹

Central Africa (UNIFFAC)	Cameroon Central African Republic Chad Congo DR Congo Equatorial Guinea Gabon São Tomé and Príncipe

Southern Africa (COSAFA)	Angola Botswana Comoros Lesotho Madagascar Malawi Mauritius Mozambique Namibia Seychelles South Africa Swaziland Zambia Zimbabwe

Non-regional Members	Réunion¹

¹ Associate member of CAF but not member of FIFA

International association football

FIFA Federations Teams Competitions World Cup U-17 U-20 Confederations Cup Olympics Youth Olympics Universiade World Rankings Player of the Year Ballon d'Or

Asia	AFC – Asian Cup U-23 U-19 U-16 U-14 Regional (ASEAN, EAFF, SAFF, WAFF)

Africa	CAF – Africa Cup of Nations U-23 U-20 U-17 Regional (CECAFA, CEMAC, COSAFA, WAFU)

North America, Central America and the Caribbean	CONCACAF – Gold Cup U-20 U-17 U-15

South America	CONMEBOL – Copa América U-20 U-17 U-15

Oceania	OFC – Nations Cup U-20 U-17

Europe	UEFA – European Championship U-21 U-19 U-17

Non-FIFA	NF-Board – Viva World Cup CONIFA - ConIFA World Football Cup ConIFA European Football Cup IGA - Island Games

Games	All-Africa Games Asian Games Central America Central America and Caribbean East Asian Games Francophonie Games Indian Ocean Island Lusophony Games Mediterranean Games Pan American Games Pan Arab Games Pacific Games South Asian Games Southeast Asian Games

See also Geography Debuts Codes Player of the Century Women's football

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