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Registration of Rollers Player Onkarabile Ratanang

May 6, 2022

Registration of Township Rollers Player Onkarabile Ratanang; Players Status Committee Outcome.

Following the outcome of the investigations carried out by the Botswana Football Association into the registration of Township Rollers player, Onkarabile Ratanang, the matter was duly referred to the BFA Players Status Committee for determination as resolved by the BFA National Executive Committee.

The BFA Players Status Committee, at its meeting of the 28th of April 2022 determined and ruled that the player is a defaulter as he was registered outside the permitted registration period. The outcome of the disciplinary proceedings against the team and those who were involved in the players registration will be communicated upon completion.

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BOTSWANA U-20 WOMEN EXIT WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS WITH PRIDE AFTER HOME VICTORY

The Botswana U-20 Women’s National Team bowed out of the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Qualifiers 2026 on a positive note after securing a 1–0 victory over Cameroon U-20 Women’s National Team this past weekend, despite a 5–1 aggregate defeat.

Having suffered a heavy 5–0 loss in the first leg played on 7 February 2026 at Olembe Stadium in Cameroon, the Young Mares showed resilience and determination in the return leg at Obed Itani Chilume Stadium.

Forward Mbapeua Hangara scored the decisive goal in the second half, giving Botswana a deserved win in front of their home supporters and demonstrating the team’s fighting spirit until the final whistle.

Head coach Tapaphiwa Tracey Gaebolae expressed pride in her players performance and attitude, emphasizing the positive response after the first-leg setback.

“We are very proud of the girls. Even though we didn’t get the result we wanted in Cameroon, we came here with a positive mindset. The message to the team was that we needed to score more goals, stay organized, and believe in ourselves and I think the players responded very well.” Coach Gaebolae alluded at the post match Technical press conference.

Despite exiting the competition, the Young Mares leave the qualifiers with valuable international experience and renewed confidence, highlighting the growth and potential of women’s football in Botswana.