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Botswana women's national football team

This article is about the women's team. For the men's team, see Botswana national football team.

The Botswana women's national football team is the women's national football team of Botswana and is controlled by the Botswana Football Association. They qualified for their maiden Africa Women Cup of Nations (AWCON) tournament that will be held in Morocco in July 2022.[4]

Botswana
Shirt badge/Association crest
Nickname(s)The Mares[1]
The Zebras[2]
AssociationBotswana Football Association
ConfederationCAF (Africa)
Sub-confederationCOSAFA
(Southern Africa)
Head coachGaoletlhoo Nkutlwisang
CaptainKefilwe Tholakele
Home stadiumBotswana National Stadium
FIFA codeBOT
First colours
Second colours
FIFA ranking
Current 153 Steady (15 March 2024)[3]
Highest102 (July 2003)
Lowest154 (December 2021 – March 2022)
First international
 South Africa 14–0 Botswana 
(Harare, Zimbabwe; April 19, 2002)
Biggest win
 Botswana 7–0 Mauritius 
(Lobatse, Botswana; March 5, 2016)
 Botswana 7–0 South Sudan 
(Port Elizabeth, South Africa; September 29, 2021)
Biggest defeat
 South Africa 14–0 Botswana 
(Harare, Zimbabwe; April 19, 2002)
World Cup
Appearances0
Olympic Games
Appearances0
Women's Africa Cup of Nations
Appearances2 (first in 2022)
Best resultQuarter-finals (2022)

Botswana played in the qualification for the 2002 African Championship, but lost in their first game. After this, they also took part in the qualification for the 2008 African Championship, where they played two matches and lost both to Namibia at the end of 2007. Botswana did not play again until the qualification for the 2010 Championship, where they lost both matches, this time against Democratic Republic of the Congo. For these games, Botswana named an entirely U20 national team.[5] They have also played games since they were eliminated from qualification.

History edit

Botswana played their first match in Harare, Zimbabwe on April 19, 2002, against South Africa in a series of friendlies. They lost 14–0. After this match they lost 3–0 against Swaziland and 7–1 against Mozambique, in where they scored their first goal.

Botswana's first major competition was in the 2008 African Women's Championship, in where after 5 years they played an international match, this time against Namibia. Zebras lost both legs by 3–0 and 6–1.

Botswana had played with Zambia on 4 May 2008 and lost 4–2.

With a U20 team, Zebras played 2010 African Women's Championship qualifiers against Congo DR and again lost both legs, this time by 2–0 and 5–2 and did not qualify for either the 2010 African Women's Championship and the 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup

A series of friendlies occurred in October 2010, against Zambia on 2 and 23 October, lost 1–4 and 1–2 respectively; against Tanzania on 25 October and 26 October, lost 2–3 and draw 1–1. In the next year, March 2011, they again played against Namibia and lost 1–0.

In 2011, one of the two friendlies in April and May with South Africa marked their first victory, by 1–0. The other match was lost 4–0. In August, they played against Tanzania on 2 August, losing 3–1; South Africa on August 3, losing 4–0 and against Zambia, also losing, 4–1.

They entered the 2012 African Women's Championship qualifiers and played against Zimbabwe, and was eliminated by an aggregate score of 3–1, due to losing the two legs by 1–0 and 2–1. Last friendlies in 2012 include two losses against South Africa (3–0) and Zimbabwe (5–0).

Before the 2014 African Women's Championship qualifiers, the team played the first 2014 matches, against Swaziland on 7 and 8 January and won for the second and third time, by 3–0 and 3–1. The first leg of the qualifiers for the African Championship started on 14 February with a loss against Zimbabwe 1–0 and the second leg was played on 2 March, with another loss, by 2–1, Botswana ended eliminated from the African Championship and the World Cup. On June 7 of the same year, they played against South Africa, losing 4–0.

Team image edit

Home stadium edit

The Botswana women's national football team plays their home matches on the Botswana National Stadium.

Results and fixtures edit

The following is a list of match results in the last 12 months, as well as any future matches that have been scheduled.

Legend

  Win   Draw   Lose   Fixture

2023 edit

2 July Friendly South Africa   0–5   Botswana Brakpan, South Africa
15:00 UTC+2
Stadium: Tsakane Stadium
Referee: Vistoria Shangula (Namibia)
12 August Friendly Botswana   1–1   Lesotho Gaborone, Botswana
Stadium: Botswana National Stadium
12 August Friendly Botswana B   4–1   Lesotho B Gaborone, Botswana
Stadium: Botswana National Stadium
22 September 2023 (2023-09-22) 2024 AFWCON qualification First round 1st leg Gabon   1–4   Botswana Franceville, Gabon
16:30 UTC+2 Assengone   90+3' (pen.) Report (BFA)
Stadium: Stade de Franceville
Referee: Greta Musimu (DR Congo)
26 September 2023 (2023-09-26) 2024 AFWCON qualification First round 2nd leg Botswana   6–0
(10–1 agg.)		   Gabon Lobatse, Botswana
15:00 UTC+2
Report (BFA) Stadium: Lobatse Stadium
Note: Botswana won 10–1 on aggregate.
6 October 2023 (2023-10-06) 2023 COSAFA WC GS Namibia   1–1   Botswana Pretoria, South Africa
15:30 UTC+2
  • Hikuam   6'
 Report
Stadium: Lucas Moripe Stadium
Referee: Gloria Sambumba (Zambia)
9 October 2023 (2023-10-09) 2023 COSAFA WC GS Botswana   3–0   Lesotho Johannesburg, South Africa
12:00 UTC+2
Report Stadium: Dobsonville Stadium
Referee: Akhona Makalima (South Africa)
11 October 2023 (2023-10-11) 2023 COSAFA WC GS Zimbabwe   1–1   Botswana Johannesburg, South Africa
15:30 UTC+2 Chemhere   4' Report Johannes   86' Stadium: Dobsonville Stadium
Referee: Salima Mukansanga (Rwanda)
26 October 2023 (2023-10-26) 2024 Olympic qualifying Tanzania   2–0   Botswana Dar es Salaam,Tanzania
15:00 UTC+3
Report Stadium: Azam Complex Stadium
31 October 2024 Olympic qualifying Botswana   0–1
(0–3 agg.)		   Tanzania
Note: Tanzania won 3–0 on aggregate
29 November 2023 (2023-11-29) 2024 AFWCON qualification Second round 1st leg Kenya   1–1   Botswana Nairobi, Kenya
15:00 UTC+3
Report (CAF)
Stadium: Nyayo National Stadium
5 December 2023 (2023-12-05) 2024 AFWCON qualification Second round 2nd leg Botswana   1–0
(2–1 agg.)		   Kenya Gaborone ,Botswana
 Stadium: Botswana National Stadium
Note: Botswana won 2–1 on aggregate.

2024 edit

27 February Friendly Russia   4–0   Botswana Antalya, Turkey
16:00 UTC+2
Report
6 April 2024 (2024-04-06) Friendly Botswana   2–1   Lesotho Tlokweng, Botswana
16:00 UTC+2
Stadium: Royal Aria Stadium
9 April 2024 (2024-04-09) Friendly Botswana   1–1   Namibia Tlokweng, Botswana
16:00
Stadium: Royal Aria Stadium

Source: globalsportsarchive.com

Coaching staff edit

Current coaching staff edit

As of 7 November 2023
Position Name Ref.
Head coach Basimanebotlhe Alex Malete [6]
Assistant coach Tapaphiwa Tracy Gaebolae
Jacqualine Lorato Gaobinelwe

Manager history edit

Players edit

Main article: List of Botswana women's international footballers

Current squad edit

Caps and goals accurate up to and including 30 October 2021.

No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Goals Club
1 1GK Tlamelo Pheresi (1996-11-30) November 30, 1996 (age 27)   Gaborone United
1 1GK Bame Mokibe (1998-11-28) 28 November 1998 (age 25) 2 0   Double Action
16 1GK Sedilame Boseja (captain) (1997-12-01) 1 December 1997 (age 26) 10 0   Mamelodi Sundowns.
8 2DF Lone Gaofetoge (2001-07-16) July 16, 2001 (age 22)   Gaborone United
2 2DF Kesegofetse Mochawe (1995-07-30) July 30, 1995 (age 28)   Gaborone United
14 2DF Lorato Motlogelwa   Makufa SC
9 2DF Mokgabo Thanda (1993-04-03) April 3, 1993 (age 31)   Yasa Queens
2DF Boitumelo Gammu (2002-11-28) 28 November 2002 (age 21)  
2DF Neo Repito   Makufa FC
14 2DF Desiree Kenyaditswe 11 0   Double Action
3 3MF Nancy Baeletse (1996-03-21) March 21, 1996 (age 28)   Gaborone United
19 3MF Laone Moloi (2000-11-26) 26 November 2000 (age 23) 3 0   Gaborone United
3MF Precious Tlhapi (2002-05-11) 11 May 2002 (age 21)   Makufa SC
12 3MF Obonetse Rathari (2002-11-11) November 11, 2002 (age 21)   Double Action
6 3MF Tshegofatso Mosotho   Mazzoti
18 4FW Leungo Senwelo (2001-12-23) December 23, 2001 (age 22)   Double Action
20 4FW Goanyadiwe Ontlametse (2000-01-12) January 12, 2000 (age 24)   Double Action
18 4FW Masego Nfandiso }   Bryant & STration
10 3MF Lesego Radiakanyo (1999-06-27) June 27, 1999 (age 24)   Double Action
11 4FW Michelle Abueng (2001-05-06) May 6, 2001 (age 22)   BDF XI
13 4FW Keitumetse Dithebe (2002-07-17) July 17, 2002 (age 21)   Gaborone United
4FW Atang Busang   Gaborone United
11 4FW Nondi Mahlasela   Prisons XI
15 4FW Jessica Maponga   Mexoiczn Girls FC
6 4FW Dimpho Senwelo   Western Daynamites

Recent call-ups edit

The following players have been called up to a Botswana squad in the past 12 months.

Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Goals Club Latest call-up
GK Peresi Tlamelo (1997-05-11) 11 May 1997 (age 26)   Double Action v.   Lesotho, 12 August 2023
GK Gloria Moeng   S System v.   Gabon, 26 September 2023
GK Lesego Moeng (1998-02-03) 3 February 1998 (age 26) 6 0   BDF v.   Kenya, 5 December 2023
DF Bonang Otlhagile (1986-09-07) 7 September 1986 (age 37)   Double Action v.   Lesotho, 12 August 2023
DF Annah Sechane (2001-02-07) 7 February 2001 (age 23) 10 0 v.   Lesotho, 12 August 2023
DF Pearl Sikwane (1999-01-08) 8 January 1999 (age 25) 0 0   Prisons Girls v.   Gabon, 26 September 2023
DF Lesego Sikwane (2003-04-19) April 19, 2003 (age 21)   Security Systems 2023 COSAFA Women's Championship
DF Masego Montsho (1991-06-15) June 15, 1991 (age 32)   Security Systems v.   Kenya, 5 December 2023
DF Goitsemang Tlamma (1998-08-07) August 7, 1998 (age 25)   Gaborone United v.   Kenya, 5 December 2023
DF Veronicah Mogotsi (1992-08-21) August 21, 1992 (age 31)   Double Action v.   Russia, 27 February 2024
MF Oratile Rathari (2000-11-28) 28 November 2000 (age 23) 2 0   Double Action v.  South Africa, 2 July 2023
MF Segakogodi Didukanyane (2000-11-28) 28 November 2000 (age 23) 3 0   mex Girls v.   Lesotho, 12 August 2023
MF Maatla Tlhobogang (1998-10-03) 3 October 1998 (age 25) 0 0   Gaborone United v.   Lesotho, 12 August 2023
MF Selebatso Golebaone (1991-03-22) 22 March 1991 (age 33) 12 0   Prison v.   Gabon, 26 September 2023
MF Oteng Bonang (1999-11-28) 28 November 1999 (age 24)   Double Action v.   Gabon, 26 September 2023
MF Dimpho Samatoto   Orapa All Stars v.   Gabon, 26 September 2023
MF Messia Radinonyane (2001-02-13) February 13, 2001 (age 23)   Orapa All Stars 2023 COSAFA Women's Championship
MF Balothanyi Johannes (1994-06-28) June 28, 1994 (age 29)   Double Action v.   Kenya, 5 December 2023
MF Golebaone Selebatso (1991-03-22) March 22, 1991 (age 33)   Gaborone United v.   Russia, 27 February 2024
MF Annah Nametso Sechane (2001-02-07) February 7, 2001 (age 23)   Gaborone United v.   Russia, 27 February 2024
FW Theo Pearl George (2000-01-30) January 30, 2000 (age 24)   Prisons XI 2023 COSAFA Women's Championship
FW Refilwe Tholakele (1996-01-26) 26 January 1996 (age 28) 15 8 v.   Kenya, 5 December 2023
FW Lesego Keleboge }   Security Systems v.   Russia, 27 February 2024
Thapelo Moshe (1999-02-07) 7 February 1999 (age 25)   v.   Lesotho, 12 August 2023
Gonayamodimo Macha (1998-02-21) 21 February 1998 (age 26)   v.   Lesotho, 12 August 2023
Kenyaditswe Desiree (2002-11-28) 28 November 2002 (age 21)   v.   Lesotho, 12 August 2023

Previous squads edit

Africa Women Cup of Nations
COSAFA Women's Championship

Records edit

Main article: List of Botswana women's international footballers
  • Active players in bold, statistics correct as of 2020.

Honours edit

Regional edit

  Runners-up: 2020

Competitive record edit

FIFA Women's World Cup edit

FIFA Women's World Cup record
Year Result GP W D* L GF GA GD
  1991 Did not enter
  1995
  1999
  2003
  2007
  2011 Did not qualify
  2015
  2019
   2023
Total 0/9 - - - - - - -
*Draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.

Olympic Games edit

Summer Olympics record
Year Result Matches Wins Draws Losses GF GA
  1996 Did Not Enter
  2000
  2004
  2008
  2012 Did Not Qualify
  2016
  2021
Total 0/7 0 0 0 0 0 0

Africa Women Cup of Nations edit

Africa Women Cup of Nations record
Year Result Matches Wins Draws Losses GF GA
1991 Did not enter
1995
  1998
  2000
  2002 Withdrew
  2004 Did not enter
  2006 Withdrew
  2008 Did not qualify
  2010
  2012
  2014
  2016
  2018
  2020 Cancelled
  2022 Quarter-finals 4 1 0 3 5 7
  2024 Qualified
Total 1/14 4 1 0 3 5 7

African Games edit

African Games record
Year Result Matches Wins Draws Losses GF GA
  2003 Did Not Enter
  2007
  2011 Did Not Qualify
  2015
  2019
  2023 TBD
Total 0/4 0 0 0 0 0 0

COSAFA Women's Championship edit

COSAFA Women's Championship record
Year Round Pld W D* L GS GA GD
  2002 Group Stage 3 0 0 3 1 24 −23
  2006 Did not enter
  2008 ----
  2011 Group Stage 3 0 0 3 2 11 −9
  2017 Group Stage 3 1 1 1 4 5 −1
  2018 Group Stage 3 1 1 1 2 1 +1
  2019 Fourth 4 2 1 1 4 4 0
  2020 Runner -up 4 3 0 1 5 3 +2
  2021 Group Stage 3 1 0 2 7 5 +2
  2023 Group stage 3 1 2 0 5 2 +3
Total Runner-up 23 9 5 12 30 55 -25
*Draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.

Honours edit

All−time record against FIFA recognized nations edit

The list shown below shows the Djibouti national football team all−time international record against opposing nations.
*As of xxxxxx after match against xxxx.

Key
  Positive balance (more wins than losses)
  Neutral balance (as many wins as losses)
  Negative balance (more losses than wins)
Against Pld W D L GF GA GD Confederation

Record per opponent edit

*As ofxxxxx after match against xxxxx.

Key
  Positive balance (more wins than losses)
  Neutral balance (as many wins as losses)
  Negative balance (more losses than wins)

The following table shows Djibouti's all-time official international record per opponent:

Opponent Pld W D L GF GA GD W% Confederation
Total —

See also edit

References edit

  1. ^ Keagakwa, City (24 February 2024). "Sundowns, GU chase Mares' stars". Botswana Guardian. Retrieved 24 July 2023.
  2. ^ Kebonang, Segametsi (24 May 2015). "Botswana: Zebras Women Make Nation Proud". Botswana Daily News. Retrieved 24 July 2023.
  3. ^ "The FIFA/Coca-Cola Women's World Ranking". FIFA. 15 March 2024. Retrieved 15 March 2024.
  4. ^ Boranabi, Chakalisa Dube,Lebogang Mosikare,Kabelo (2022-02-26). "Coach undeterred by contract issue". Mmegi Online. Retrieved 2022-03-22.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  5. ^ Bad start for women's football team Archived 2011-07-11 at the Wayback Machine Botswana Gazette
  6. ^ "tech staff of Botswana". twitter.
  7. ^ 𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐋 𝐅𝐑𝐈𝐄𝐍𝐃𝐋𝐘 𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇

External links edit

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