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Da Rosa Named Squad for November FIFA 2026 World Cup Qualifiers Matches

Nov 6, 2023

The Zebras head coach Didier Gomes Da Rosa has named his 31 – man squad for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Mozambique and Guinea for the crucial opening home games on November 16 and 21, 2023.

The team will move into their training camp on Wednesday (November 8, 2023) before travelling to Francistown on Monday (November 13, 2023) where the matche(s) will take place next week Thursday.

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Goitseone Phoko (Jwaneng Galaxy)

Kabelo Dambe (Township Rollers)

Thabo Motswagole (Gaborone United)

Keeagile Kgosipula (Orapa United)

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Thatayone Dilhokwe (Kaizer Chiefs)

Tebogo Kopelang (Security Systems)

Thato Kebue (Orapa United)

Mosha Gaolaolwe (Township Rollers)

Alford Velaphi (Gaborone United)

Benson Mangolo (Jwaneng Galaxy)

Mothusi Johnson (Gaborone United)

Motsholetsi Sikele (Township Rollers)

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Lebolang Ditsele (Gaborone United)

Gape Mohutsiwa (Aso Chlef)

Godiraone Modingwane (Defense Force)

Gilbert Baruti (Jwaneng Galaxy)

Phenyo Serameng (Township Rollers)

Tawana Mbakile (Security System)

Koketso Majafi (Orapa United)

Brandon Wilson (Hanoi Fc)

Mothusi Cooper (Gaborone United)

Olebogeng Ramotse (Masitaoka Fc)

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Tumisang Orebonye (USMA Alger)

Kabelo Seakanyeng (Khourigba Oc)

MOGAKOLODI NGELE (Township Rollers)

Thatayone Kgamanyane (Gaborone United)

Molaodi Tlhalefang (Gaborone United)

Segolame Boy (Township Rollers)

Thabang Sesinyi (Jwaneng Galaxy)

Thabo Maponda (Matebele Fc)

Oarabile Sekwai (Police XI)

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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.