Notwane FC is a football club from Botswana based in Gaborone. It is named after the Notwane River.[1] Notwane is owned by GMG Global Investments, a subsidiary of GMG Holdings and recently made major scoop by signing former South African international players, former Orlando Pirates player Benedict Vilakazi and former Mamelodi Sundowns player Manqoba Ngwenya[citation needed]
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| Full name | Notwane Football Club | ||
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| Nickname(s) | Sechaba, Makhete, Toronto, Team e Bosisi | ||
| Founded | 1965 | ||
| Ground | Botswana National Stadium Gaborone, Botswana | ||
| Capacity | 25,000 | ||
| Chairman | Phillip Tiroyamodimo | ||
| Manager | Oupa A. Kowa | ||
| League | Barclays Premiership | ||
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History edit
Notwane were founded in 1965 and played in the first season of the Botswana Premier League. They were relegated from the top flight for the first time in 2015.[2]
The team sued the Botswana Football Association in 1992 after the BFA allowed Township Rollers a place in the premier league.[3][2]
Notwane were promoted again in 2017.[4][5] However, Notwane suffered financial difficulties which led to a financial dispute with coach 'Pio' Paul in 2018.[6]
Achievements edit
- 1978, 1996, 1998
- 1978, 1995, 1997, 2006
- 2003, 2004
Performance in CAF competitions edit
- CAF Champions League: 3 appearances
- CAF Confederation Cup: 1 appearance
- 2007 - Preliminary Round
- CAF Cup Winners' Cup: 3 appearances
- 1979 - First Round
- 1996 - Second Round
- 1998 - First Round[citation needed]
References edit
- ^ "Notwane". Botswana Premier League.
- ^ a b "Notwane on the Brink of Disaster". The Botswana Gazette. 18 June 2015.
- ^ http://www.elaws.gov.bw/rep_export.php?id=2782&type=pdf
- ^ "Notwane, BR Highlanders back to Premier League".
- ^ "Pio Paul is not happy with shabby treatment". Global Post. 13 March 2018.
- ^ "Paul set for fresh legal battle as Notwane cuts salary". 9 November 2018.
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