Development

Amrouche reveals his COSAFA provisional squad

Jun 4, 2021

Zebras coach, Adel Amrouche has selected his 30-men provisional squad as the team starts preparations for this year’s senior men COSAFA cup tournament billed for South Africa from 2^nd – 14^th July 2021. Amrouche’s provisional squad includes foreign-based players, such as Thatayaone Ditlhokwe, Tumisang Orebonye, Kabelo seakanyeng, Mogakolodi Ngele andMothusi Cooper to intensify and beef up his charges ahead of the tourney.

The squad include:

Goalkeepers

Kabelo Dambe (Township Rollers)

Ezekiel Morake (Jwaneng Galaxy)

Goitseone Phoko (Gaborone United)

Defenders

Lesenya Malapela (Orapa United)

Tapiwa Gadibolae (Police XI)

Tshepo Maikano (Gaborone United)

Thabo Leinanyane (Jwaneng Galaxy)

Onkarabile Ratanang (Township Rollers)

Mothusi Johnson(Gaborone United)

Thatayaone Ditlhokwe (Supersport United)

Tendai Kesekile (Masitaoka)

Osego Gaotewe (Security Systems)

Simisani Mathumo (Township Rollers)

Fortunate Thulare (Jwaneng Galaxy)

Midfielders

Mosha Gaolaolwe (Township Rollers)

Gape Gagoangwe (Orapa United)

Kabelo Seakanyeng (Khouribga)

Tshepo Malgas (Gaborone United)

Mpho Kgomo (Police XI)

Mothusi Cooper (Lusaka Dynamos)

Kutlwelo Mpolokang (Township Rollers)

Segolame Boy (Township Rollers)

Kobamelo Kebaikanye (Masitaoka)

Thero Setsile (Jwaneng Galaxy)

Strikers

Mogakolodi Ngele (TTM)

Tumisang Orebonye (Khouribga)

Kitso Mpuisang (Township Rollers)

Thatayaone Kgamanyane (Gaborone United)

Onkabetse Makgantai (Orapa United)

Elias Mbatshi (Orapa United)

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The Mares Display Heart In Tri Nations Challenge

Botswana’s senior women’s national football team recently concluded their campaign in the prestigious Three Nations Challenge, hosted by South Africa from 28 May to 3 June at the Lucas Moripe Stadium. The series saw spirited competition between Botswana, South Africa, and Zambia, as teams continued their preparations for the upcoming Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) qualifiers.

Despite narrowly missing out on the top prize, Botswana showed immense character and growth throughout the tournament. The Mares kicked off their campaign with a thrilling encounter against the African champions South Africa, narrowly going down 3-2 in a tightly contested match. The team bounced back with a determined performance against Zambia, securing a 1-1 draw and demonstrating resilience and tactical discipline.

Final Tournament Results:

South Africa 3–2 Botswana

Botswana 1–1 Zambia

South Africa 2–0 Zambia

South Africa’s Banyana Banyana were ultimately crowned champions of the series, winning both of their matches to take the top spot. The tournament offered valuable game time and experience for all participating nations, and Botswana’s technical team, led by Head Coach Alex Malete, will take key insights from these fixtures as they refine the squad for the crucial WAFCON fianals.