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Provisional squad for COSAFA released

May 9, 2018

The senior national team coach Major David Bright has just announced a 30-man provisional squad to represent Botswana at the 21^stCOSAFA Senior Challenge to be held in Polokwane from May 27th to June 9th. The coach has gone for a blend of youth and experience to build a base for the team that can be able to compete.

Fakude, as the gaffer is also known, says the team represents the depth he would like to build for the Zebra’s squad going forward. The coach also says he has used the squad to give more mileage to players like Kabelo Seakanye who saw little game time during the season but are important for the 2019 AFCON campaign.

The major has also rewarded players who were outstanding during the season in their clubs and afforded them a chance to break to the main squad that will be on the 2019 Afcon qualifiers.

Dates for the team camp and travel plans will be announced in due course . Below is the squad;

1   Itumeleng Selapa   ,   Goalkeeper   ,   Black Forest
16   Goitseone Phoko   ,   Goalkeeper   ,   Gaborone United
23   Mwampule Masule   ,   Goalkeeper   ,   Township Rollers
30   Bophelo Kealeboga   ,   Goalkeeper   ,   Miscellaneous
19   Lesenya Ramoraka   ,   Defender   ,   Orapa United
25   Katlego Masole   ,   Defender   ,   Police XI
3   Tshepo Maikano   ,   Defender   ,   Gaborone United
26   Benson Kitso Mangolo   ,   Defender   ,   BDF XI
6   Lesego Kereedilwe   ,   Defender   ,   Miscellaneous
20   Thato Kebue   ,   Defender   ,   Jwaneng Galaxy
22   Tshepo Baipoledi   ,   Defender   ,   Morupule Wanderers
32   Thatayaone Ditlhokwe   ,   Defender   ,   Gaborone United
7   Kabelo Seakanyeng   ,   Midfielder   ,   Gaborone United
11   Thatayaone Witness Kgamanyane   ,   Midfielder   ,   Gaborone United
8   Alphonse Modisaotsile   ,   Midfielder   ,   Gaborone United
13   Kobamelo Kebaikanye   ,   Midfielder   ,   Orapa United
5   Tebogo Sosome   ,   Midfielder   ,   Jwaneng Galaxy
4   Karabo Phiri   ,   Midfielder   ,   Gaborone United
12   Letlhogonolo Chenjela   ,   Midfielder   ,   Sharps Shooting Stars
9   Langa Mabula   ,   Midfielder   ,   Sharps Shooting Stars
28   Gape Mohutsiwa   ,   Midfielder   ,   Township Rollers
14   Lemogang Maswena   ,   Midfielder   ,   Orapa United
21   Eric Molefe   ,   Midfielder   ,   Uniao Flamingo Santos
27   Gilbert Baruti   ,   Midfielder   ,   Jwaneng Galaxy
2   Godiraone Modingwane   ,   Midfielder   ,   Security Systems
18   Tumisang Orebonye   ,   Striker   ,   Gaborone United
10   Onkabetse Makgantai   ,   Striker   ,   Orapa United
24   Resaobaka Thatanyane   ,   Striker   ,   Miscellaneous
17   Boipelo Oaitse   ,   Striker   ,   Gaborone United
29   Molaodi Tlhalefang   ,   Striker   ,   Black Forest

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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.