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CAF to grow Women’s football

Mar 5, 2018

The Confederation of African football has for the past few years looked at Women’s football as an area that needs development and growth. In recognition of this, CAF has called a special symposium and summits to address the need of a member association in women’s football.

The summit will be attended by Presidents of associations, Secretary Generals and Women’s football representatives. Botswana is represented by President Maclean Letshweti, Secretary General Mfolo Mfolo and Women’s Football committee chairperson Itshholeng Disang.

Botswana can also get assistance from CAF on how to grow Women’s football and make it a viable product of football in our country. The agenda items are listed below, the conference runs from 5th March to 6th March.

1. Expanding practice of Women’s Football
2. Developing technical formation of trainers, referees, instructors
3. Development of sponsorship for Women’s football
4. Competitions: Realities & Perspective
5. Governance in women’s football
6. Role of women’s football in gender promotion & socialization
7. Place of media & communication in dynamizing women’s football

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Ramoreboli Names Final Zebras Squad For World Cup Qualifiers

The Botswana national football team, “The Zebras”, are gearing up for their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign with head coach Morena Ramoreboli announcing his final 26-man squad ahead of the crucial fixtures against Algeria and Somalia.

The Zebras will continue their journey towards securing a spot at the 2026 FIFA World Cup with two important matches scheduled for later this month. They will face Algeria on March 21, 2025, followed by a clash with Somalia on March 25, 2025.

Ramoreboli had previously named an expanded provisional squad of 49 players last month as part of his preparations for the World Cup qualifiers. This final selection brings the squad down to 26 players, who will now look to deliver on the road to the World Cup Finals, to be held next year in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

Among the notable inclusions in the squad are Theo Shadikong, a midfielder from TAFIC, and Kemoneetswe Mmangwedi, a defender also from TAFIC. Both players are receiving their first call-ups to the senior team. Another exciting addition is Reneilwe Batlokwa, a midfielder who plays in England for Maldo and Tiptree.

With these fresh faces, Ramoreboli’s squad brings a blend of experience and new talent, as Botswana aims to build momentum in the 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign.

The final 26-man squad is as follows:

GOALKEEPERS

Lesenya Malapela

Kabelo Maphakela

Goitseone Phoko

DEFENDERS

Alford Velaphi

Kitso Mangolo

Mothusi Johnson

Kemoneetswe Mmangwedi

Thabo Leinanyane

Tebogo Kopelang