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

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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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.

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