Botswana national football team

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Botswana
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Nickname(s) Dipitse (The Zebras)
Association BFA
Confederation CAF (Africa)
Sub-confederation COSAFA (Southern Africa)
Head coach Didier Gomes Da Rosa
Captain Thatayaone Ditlhokwe
Most caps Joel Mogorosi (92)
Top scorer Jerome Ramatlhakwane (24)
Home stadium Botswana National Stadium
FIFA code BOT
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FIFA ranking
Current 145 Steady2.svg (18 July 2024) [1]
Highest53 (December 2010)
Lowest165 (November 1999 – February 2000)
First international
Flag of Malawi.svg  Malawi 8–1 Botswana  Flag of Botswana.svg
(Malawi; 13 July 1968)
Biggest win
Flag of Botswana.svg  Botswana 6–0 Mauritius  Flag of Mauritius.svg
(Polokwane, South Africa; 1 June 2018)
Biggest defeat
Flag of Malawi.svg  Malawi 8–1 Botswana  Flag of Botswana.svg
(Malawi; 13 July 1968)
Flag of Botswana.svg  Botswana 0–7 Zimbabwe  Flag of Zimbabwe.svg
(Gaborone, Botswana; 26 August 1990)
Africa Cup of Nations
Appearances1 (first in 2012 )
Best resultGroup Stage (2012)
COSAFA Cup
Appearances19 (first in 1997 )
Best resultRunners-up (2016, 2019)

The Botswana national football team was founded in 1970 to represent Botswana in association football and is governed by the Botswana Football Association (BFA). It qualified for the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations. [2]

Contents

History

It took part in its first preliminary competition for the 1994 World Cup in the United States, where it faced Niger and Ivory Coast. It managed a 0–0 draw with the latter in Gaborone, and lost its other 3 matches, finishing last in its group.

The next competition it entered was for the 2002 World Cup, where it faced Zambia in a 2-legged tie to decide which team would advance to the group stages. Zambia won both legs of the tie to qualify and knock Botswana out.

After this, Botswana lost 3–0 to Zambia and to second-string sides from South Africa and Zimbabwe at home in Gaborone. A draw with Madagascar which was ranked at 146th in the world at the time, led Botswana FA to sack manager Colwyn Rowe, who had guided Botswana to its then-highest ever FIFA ranking of 95th. BFA claimed this move was taken because it feared for his safety from angry fans. Stanley Tshosane was named as his replacement and in his first game in charge, Botswana achieved a 2–1 win away to Mozambique. While achieving a draw with Ivory Coast, Botswana finished bottom of its qualifying group for the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.

Botswana defied its ranking to become the first team to qualify for the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations, beating Tunisia both at home and away. This coincided with a rise to its highest ever FIFA ranking of 53rd. It did not manage to build upon this upturn in form at the tournament, losing more narrowly to Ghana and Mali and more heavily to Guinea to finish bottom of its group with 0 points.

The truncated qualification format for the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations saw Botswana face Mali in a two-legged tie, which Botswana lost 7–1 on aggregate. Botswana failed to qualify for the 2014 World Cup, finishing third in its group with 7 points behind South Africa and Ethiopia.

In October 2013, BFA sacked Tshosane, citing his "failing to meet the targets set for him". It subsequently appointed Englishman Peter Butler in February 2014.

Beating Burundi and Guinea-Bissau in the knockout rounds, it finished last in its qualifying group for the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations with a single point. In its qualifying group for the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations, it finished third - 7 points behind qualifiers Burkina Faso and Uganda. In the qualifiers for the 2018 World Cup, it beat Eritrea in the first round and won 2–1 at home against Mali in the first leg of the second round. A 2–0 win for Mali in Bamako meant that Botswana lost on aggregate and failed to make the group stages.

In July 2017, David Bright became manager of the Zebras for the 4th time after BFA chose not to renew Butler's contract. He led the team during qualifiers for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations, in which Botswana scored only 1 goal in its 6 Group I matches.

Results and fixtures

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

  Win  Draw  Loss  Fixture

2023

30 September Friendly Botswana  Flag of Botswana.svg1–1Flag of Zimbabwe.svg  Zimbabwe
16 October Friendly Botswana  Flag of Botswana.svg2–1Flag of Eswatini.svg  Eswatini
16 November 2026 World Cup qualification Botswana  Flag of Botswana.svg2–3Flag of Mozambique.svg  Mozambique Francistown, Botswana
15:00  UTC+2
Report
Stadium: Obed Itani Chilume Stadium
Referee: Peter Waweru (Kenya)
21 November 2026 World Cup qualification Botswana  Flag of Botswana.svg1–0Flag of Guinea.svg  Guinea Francistown, Botswana
15:00  UTC+2 Report Stadium: Obed Itani Chilume Stadium
Referee: Patrice Tanguy Mebiame (Gabon)

2024

8 January Friendly Botswana  Flag of Botswana.svg1–1Flag of Mozambique.svg  Mozambique Johannesburg, South Africa
16:00  UTC+2 Report
Stadium: Johannesburg Stadium
22 March Friendly Botswana  Flag of Botswana.svg0–0Flag of Rwanda.svg  Rwanda Antananarivo, Madagascar
Stadium: Mahamasina Municipal Stadium
25 March Friendly Burundi  Flag of Burundi.svg0–0Flag of Botswana.svg  Botswana Antananarivo, Madagascar
Stadium: Mahamasina Municipal Stadium
7 June 2026 World Cup qualification Uganda  Flag of Uganda.svg10Flag of Botswana.svg  Botswana Kampala, Uganda
19:00  UTC+3
Report Stadium: Mandela National Stadium
Attendance: 45,000
Referee: Clement Franklin Kpan (Ivory Coast)
10 June 2026 World Cup qualification Somalia  Flag of Somalia.svg13Flag of Botswana.svg  Botswana Maputo, Mozambique
15:00  UTC+2
Report Stadium: Estádio do Zimpeto
Referee: Emmanuel Mensah (Liberia)
26 June 2024 COSAFA Cup Eswatini  Flag of Eswatini.svg0–0Flag of Botswana.svg  Botswana Gqeberha, South Africa
15:00 Report Stadium: Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium
29 June 2024 COSAFA Cup South Africa  Flag of South Africa.svg0–0Flag of Botswana.svg  Botswana Gqeberha, South Africa
15:00 Report Stadium: Isaac Wolfson Stadium
2 July 2024 COSAFA Cup Mozambique  Flag of Mozambique.svg3–1Flag of Botswana.svg  Botswana Gqeberha, South Africa
15:00
Report Stadium: Isaac Wolfson Stadium
31 August Friendly Libya  Flag of Libya.svg1–0Flag of Botswana.svg  Botswana Tripoli, Libya
18:00  UTC+2 Krawa'a Soccerball shade.svg54' (pen.) Report Stadium: Tripoli Stadium

2025

March 2025 (2025-03) 2026 World Cup qualification Botswana  Flag of Botswana.svgvFlag of Algeria.svg  Algeria
March 2025 (2025-03) 2026 World Cup qualification Botswana  Flag of Botswana.svgvFlag of Somalia.svg  Somalia
September 2025 (2025-09) 2026 World Cup qualification Algeria  Flag of Algeria.svgvFlag of Botswana.svg  Botswana
September 2025 (2025-09) 2026 World Cup qualification Mozambique  Flag of Mozambique.svgvFlag of Botswana.svg  Botswana
October 2025 (2025-10) 2026 World Cup qualification Botswana  Flag of Botswana.svgvFlag of Uganda.svg  Uganda
October 2025 (2025-10) 2026 World Cup qualification Guinea  Flag of Guinea.svgvFlag of Botswana.svg  Botswana

Coaching history

Caretaker managers are listed in italics.

Players

Current squad

The following players were called up for the 2024 COSAFA Cup. [3]

Caps and goals correct as of 26 June 2024, after the match against Eswatini

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsGoalsClub
1 GK Victor James (2002-08-27) 27 August 2002 (age 22)10 Flag of Botswana.svg Masitaoka
1 GK Karamelo Kgosipula (2003-02-06) 6 February 2003 (age 21)00 Flag of Botswana.svg Matebele
1 GK Kenneth Mmoko (1999-10-13) 13 October 1999 (age 24)00 Flag of Botswana.svg Sua Flamingoes
1 GK Jovan Nikolic (2001-09-09) 9 September 2001 (age 23)00 Flag of Portugal.svg Marinhense

2 DF Tebogo Kopelang (2000-04-24) 24 April 2000 (age 24)210 Flag of Botswana.svg Security Systems
2 DF Kitso Mangolo (1999-01-06) 6 January 1999 (age 25)201 Flag of Tanzania.svg Ihefu
2 DF Thabo Babutsi (2000-07-24) 24 July 2000 (age 24)30 Flag of Botswana.svg Township Rollers
2 DF Atamelang Lesogo 10 Flag of Botswana.svg Orapa United
2 DF Botsile Sakana (2001-01-26) 26 January 2001 (age 23)10 Flag of Botswana.svg Masitaoka
2 DF Obakeng Senono (1999-09-29) 29 September 1999 (age 24)10 Flag of Botswana.svg Masitaoka
2 DF Leruo Ratala (2002-03-28) 28 March 2002 (age 22)00 Flag of Botswana.svg Gaborone United
2 DF Bonno Sepako 00 Flag of Botswana.svg UB Hawks

3 MF Gape Thibedi (2000-02-02) 2 February 2000 (age 24)110 Flag of Botswana.svg Gaborone United
3 MF Olebogeng Ramotse (1998-01-17) 17 January 1998 (age 26)90 Flag of Botswana.svg Masitaoka
3 MF Tawana Mbakile (2000-07-14) 14 July 2000 (age 24)50 Flag of Botswana.svg Security Systems
3 MF Obakeng Ramotlhwa (1999-07-26) 26 July 1999 (age 25)10 Flag of Botswana.svg Masitaoka
3 MF Ricky Ratlhogo (2000-12-08) 8 December 2000 (age 23)10 Flag of Botswana.svg Orapa United
3 MF Ofentse Mbaiwa (2003-06-10) 10 June 2003 (age 21)00 Flag of Botswana.svg Eleven Angels
3 MF Boniface Ramolale (2002-04-03) 3 April 2002 (age 22)00 Flag of Botswana.svg Masitaoka
3 MF Shaun Theron (2003-03-11) 11 March 2003 (age 21)00 Flag of Botswana.svg Jwaneng Galaxy

4 FW Molaodi Tlhalefang (1997-07-07) 7 July 1997 (age 27)112 Flag of Botswana.svg Miscellaneous SC Serowe
4 FW Eric Ookame (2001-04-03) 3 April 2001 (age 23)40 Flag of Botswana.svg Eleven Angels
4 FW Oarabile Sekwai (1998-11-28) 28 November 1998 (age 25)40 Flag of Botswana.svg Police XI
4 FW Lizo Skweyiya (2004-01-01) 1 January 2004 (age 20)40 Flag of South Africa.svg Orlando Pirates
4 FW Thabiso Bante (1995-04-25) 25 April 1995 (age 29)20 Flag of Botswana.svg TAFIC
4 FW Tshepo Keselebale 20 Flag of Botswana.svg Security Systems
4 FW Bame Morwalela (1999-03-25) 25 March 1999 (age 25)21 Flag of Botswana.svg Township Rollers

Recent call-ups

The following players were last called up within the last twelve months.

Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsGoalsClubLatest call-up
GK Kabelo Dambe (1990-05-10) 10 May 1990 (age 34)630 Flag of Botswana.svg Township Rollers v. Flag of Somalia.svg  Somalia , 10 June 2024
GK Goitseone Phoko (1994-12-13) 13 December 1994 (age 29)271 Flag of Botswana.svg Gaborone United v. Flag of Somalia.svg  Somalia , 10 June 2024
GK Thabo Motswagole (2000-04-22) 22 April 2000 (age 24)10 Flag of Botswana.svg Masitaoka v. Flag of Somalia.svg  Somalia , 10 June 2024

DF Mosha Gaolaolwe (1993-12-25) 25 December 1993 (age 30)792 Flag of Botswana.svg Township Rollers v. Flag of Somalia.svg  Somalia , 10 June 2024
DF Thatayaone Ditlhokwe (1998-09-21) 21 September 1998 (age 25)312 Flag of South Africa.svg Kaizer Chiefs v. Flag of Somalia.svg  Somalia , 10 June 2024
DF Alfred Velaphi (1999-01-18) 18 January 1999 (age 25)230 Flag of Botswana.svg Gaborone United v. Flag of Somalia.svg  Somalia , 10 June 2024
DF Motsholetsi Sikele (1991-12-01) 1 December 1991 (age 32)40 Flag of Botswana.svg Township Rollers v. Flag of Somalia.svg  Somalia , 10 June 2024
DF Mothusi Johnson (1997-07-28) 28 July 1997 (age 27)240 Flag of Botswana.svg Gaborone United v. Flag of Burundi.svg  Burundi , 25 March 2024
DF Thato Kebue (1997-05-29) 29 May 1997 (age 27)342 Flag of Botswana.svg Gaborone United v. Flag of Guinea.svg  Guinea , 21 November 2023

MF Gape Mohutsiwa (1997-03-20) 20 March 1997 (age 27)222 Flag of Algeria.svg ASO Chlef v. Flag of Somalia.svg  Somalia , 10 June 2024
MF Godiraone Modingwane (1996-06-26) 26 June 1996 (age 28)190 Flag of Botswana.svg Botswana Defence Force v. Flag of Somalia.svg  Somalia , 10 June 2024
MF Gilbert Baruti (1992-03-16) 16 March 1992 (age 32)90 Flag of Botswana.svg Jwaneng Galaxy v. Flag of Somalia.svg  Somalia , 10 June 2024
MF Phenyo Serameng (1996-09-27) 27 September 1996 (age 27)40 Flag of Botswana.svg Township Rollers v. Flag of Somalia.svg  Somalia , 10 June 2024
MF Koketso Majafi (1992-11-07) 7 November 1992 (age 31)10 Flag of Botswana.svg Orapa United v. Flag of Somalia.svg  Somalia , 10 June 2024
MF Mpho Kgaswane (1994-06-13) 13 June 1994 (age 30)212 Flag of Botswana.svg Gaborone United v. Flag of Burundi.svg  Burundi , 25 March 2024
MF Christopher Lemme (1995-11-05) 5 November 1995 (age 28)30 Flag of Botswana.svg Security Systems v. Flag of Burundi.svg  Burundi , 25 March 2024
MF Thabo Leinanyane (1993-07-27) 27 July 1993 (age 31)170 Flag of Botswana.svg Jwaneng Galaxy v. Flag of Mozambique.svg  Mozambique , 8 January 2024
MF Lebogang Ditsele (1996-04-20) 20 April 1996 (age 28)543 Flag of Botswana.svg Gaborone United v. Flag of Guinea.svg  Guinea , 21 November 2023
MF Mothusi Cooper (1997-07-19) 19 July 1997 (age 27)250 Flag of Botswana.svg Gaborone United v. Flag of Guinea.svg  Guinea , 21 November 2023
MF Brandon Wilson (1997-01-28) 28 January 1997 (age 27)00 Flag of Vietnam.svg Hanoi v. Flag of Guinea.svg  Guinea , 21 November 2023
MF Gofaone Mabaya (1995-08-31) 31 August 1995 (age 29)180 Flag of Botswana.svg Orapa United v. Flag of Zimbabwe.svg  Zimbabwe , 30 September 2023
MF Lemogang Maswena (1991-02-05) 5 February 1991 (age 33)71 Flag of Botswana.svg Jwaneng Galaxy v. Flag of Zimbabwe.svg  Zimbabwe , 30 September 2023
MF Thabang Aphiri (2003-08-03) 3 August 2003 (age 21)10 Flag of Botswana.svg Jwaneng Galaxy v. Flag of Zimbabwe.svg  Zimbabwe , 30 September 2023

FW Kabelo Seakanyeng (1993-06-25) 25 June 1993 (age 31)6110 Flag of Morocco.svg Olympique Khouribga v. Flag of Somalia.svg  Somalia , 10 June 2024
FW Tumisang Orebonye (1996-03-26) 26 March 1996 (age 28)485 Flag of Morocco.svg AS FAR v. Flag of Somalia.svg  Somalia , 10 June 2024
FW Segolame Boy (1992-11-07) 7 November 1992 (age 31)404 Flag of Botswana.svg Township Rollers v. Flag of Somalia.svg  Somalia , 10 June 2024
FW Thabang Sesinyi (1992-10-15) 15 October 1992 (age 31)233 Flag of Botswana.svg Jwaneng Galaxy v. Flag of Somalia.svg  Somalia , 10 June 2024
FW Thatayaone Kgamanyane (1996-01-30) 30 January 1996 (age 28)265 Flag of Botswana.svg Gaborone United v. Flag of Mozambique.svg  Mozambique , 8 January 2024
FW Monty Enosa (2004-02-06) 6 February 2004 (age 20)50 Flag of Botswana.svg Masitaoka v. Flag of Zimbabwe.svg  Zimbabwe , 30 September 2023

Player records

As of 7 September 2024 [4]
Players in bold are still active with Botswana.

Most appearances

RankPlayerCapsGoalsCareer
1 Joel Mogorosi 92162005–2019
2 Mompati Thuma 8612004–2013
3 Modiri Marumo 8501997–2015
4 Mosha Gaolaolwe 8022013–present
5 Ndiapo Letsholathebe 7802003–2013
6 Tshepo Motlhabankwe 7622003–2013
7 Mogogi Gabonamong 7441999–2015
8 Dipsy Selolwane 68181998–2012
9 Lemponye Tshireletso 64112009–2020
10 Kabelo Dambe 6302011–present

Top goalscorers

RankPlayerGoalsCapsRatioCareer
1 Jerome Ramatlhakwane 24610.392006–2018
2 Dipsy Selolwane 18680.261998–2012
3 Joel Mogorosi 16920.172005–2019
4 Lemponye Tshireletso 11640.172009–2020
5 Onkabetse Makgantai 10270.372014–2021
Kabelo Seakanyeng 10620.162014–present
7 Moemedi Moatlhaping 9500.182004–2013
8 Tshepiso Molwantwa 8440.181998–2006
9 Pontsho Moloi 7500.142004–2012
10 Thatayaone Kgamanyane 5270.192017–present
Tumisang Orebonye 5490.12017–present
Mogakolodi Ngele 5490.12009–present

Competitive records

FIFA World Cup

FIFA World Cup record Qualification record
YearRoundPositionPldWD*LGFGAPldWDLGFGA
1970 to 1978 Not a FIFA memberNot a FIFA member
1982 to 1990 Did not enterDeclined participation
Flag of the United States.svg 1994 Did not qualify401319
Flag of France (lighter variant).svg 1998 Did not enterDid not enter
Flag of South Korea (1997-2011).svg Flag of Japan.svg 2002 Did not qualify200202
Flag of Germany.svg 2006 124171419
Flag of South Africa.svg 2010 612338
Flag of Brazil.svg 2014 6213810
Flag of Russia.svg 2018 430174
Flag of Qatar.svg 2022 201101
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Flag of Mexico.svg Flag of the United States.svg 2026 To be determined420265
Flag of Morocco.svg Flag of Portugal.svg Flag of Spain.svg 2030 To be determined
Flag of Saudi Arabia.svg 2034
Total0/1140126223958

Africa Cup of Nations

Africa Cup of Nations recordQualification record
YearRoundPositionPldWDLGFGAPldWDLGFGA
Flag of Sudan (1956-1970).svg 1957 Part of Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom Part of Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom
Flag of the United Arab Republic.svg 1959
Flag of Ethiopia (1897-1936; 1941-1974).svg 1962
Flag of Ghana.svg 1963
Flag of Tunisia (1959-1999).svg 1965
Flag of Ethiopia (1897-1936; 1941-1974).svg 1968 Not affiliated to CAFNot affiliated to CAF
Flag of Sudan (1956-1970).svg 1970
Flag of Egypt (1972-1984).svg 1974
Flag of Ethiopia (1975-1987).svg 1976
Flag of Ghana.svg 1978 Did not enterDid not enter
Flag of Nigeria.svg 1980
Flag of Libya (1977-2011).svg 1982
Flag of Cote d'Ivoire.svg 1984
Flag of Egypt.svg 1986
Flag of Morocco.svg 1988
Flag of Algeria.svg 1990
Flag of Senegal.svg 1992
Flag of Tunisia (1959-1999).svg 1994 Did not qualify
Flag of South Africa.svg 1996
Flag of Burkina Faso.svg 1998
Flag of Ghana.svg Flag of Nigeria.svg 2000
Flag of Mali.svg 2002
Flag of Tunisia.svg 2004
Flag of Egypt.svg 2006
Flag of Ghana.svg 2008
Flag of Angola.svg 2010
Flag of Equatorial Guinea.svg Flag of Gabon.svg 2012 Group stage14th300329
Flag of South Africa.svg 2013 Did not qualify
Flag of Equatorial Guinea.svg 2015
Flag of Gabon.svg 2017
Flag of Egypt.svg 2019
Flag of Cameroon.svg 2021
Flag of Cote d'Ivoire.svg 2023
Flag of Morocco.svg 2025 To be determinedTo be determined
Flag of Kenya.svg Flag of Tanzania.svg Flag of Uganda.svg 2027
Flag placeholder.svg 2029
TotalGroup stage1/34300329

COSAFA Cup

Head-to-head record

As of 10 September 2024 after match against Flag of Egypt.svg  Egypt [5]

Key
Positive balance (more Wins)
Neutral balance (Wins = Losses)
Negative balance (more Losses)
Opponent
Pld
W
D
L
GF
GA
GD
Flag of Algeria.svg  Algeria 200206−6
Flag of Angola.svg  Angola 14266614−8
Flag of Burkina Faso.svg  Burkina Faso 621337−4
Flag of Burundi.svg  Burundi 522121+1
Flag of the Central African Republic.svg  Central African Republic 210134−1
Flag of Cameroon.svg  Cameroon 1010000
Flag of Chad.svg  Chad 220020+2
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China 200216−5
Flag of the Comoros.svg  Comoros 421132+1
Flag of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.svg  DR Congo 503204−4
Flag of Egypt.svg  Egypt 7025111−10
Flag of Equatorial Guinea.svg  Equatorial Guinea 310245–1
Flag of Eritrea.svg  Eritrea 220051+4
Flag of Ethiopia.svg  Ethiopia 420274+3
Flag of Gabon.svg  Gabon 1010000
Flag of Ghana.svg  Ghana 201101−1
Flag of Guinea.svg  Guinea 6105318−15
Flag of Guinea-Bissau.svg  Guinea-Bissau 211031+2
Flag of Iran.svg  Iran 1010110
Flag of Iraq.svg  Iraq 1010110
Flag of Cote d'Ivoire.svg  Ivory Coast 4022111−10
Flag of Kenya.svg  Kenya 7304710−3
Flag of Lesotho.svg  Lesotho 31151153923+16
Flag of Liberia.svg  Liberia 1010000
Flag of Libya.svg  Libya 512212−1
Flag of Madagascar.svg  Madagascar 822457−2
Flag of Malawi.svg  Malawi 2558122147−26
Flag of Mali.svg  Mali 7106519−14
Flag of Mauritania.svg  Mauritania 510439−6
Flag of Mauritius.svg  Mauritius 311161+5
Flag of Morocco.svg  Morocco 200202−2
Flag of Mozambique.svg  Mozambique 2455141938−19
Flag of Namibia.svg  Namibia 2071121918+1
Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand 1010000
Flag of Niger.svg  Niger 301224−2
Flag of Nigeria.svg  Nigeria 1010000
Flag of Senegal.svg  Senegal 200205−5
Flag of Rwanda.svg  Rwanda 1010000
Flag of Seychelles.svg  Seychelles 440081+7
Flag of Somalia.svg  Somalia 110031+2
Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa 2006141031−21
Flag of South Sudan.svg  South Sudan 110030+3
Flag of Eswatini.svg  Swaziland 31161054525+20
Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden 100112−1
Flag of Tanzania.svg  Tanzania 512279−2
Flag of Togo (3-2).svg  Togo 2101220
Flag of Trinidad and Tobago.svg  Trinidad and Tobago 1010000
Flag of Tunisia.svg  Tunisia 8224512−7
Flag of Uganda.svg  Uganda 602428−6
Flag of Zambia.svg  Zambia 2647151239−27
Flag of Zimbabwe.svg  Zimbabwe 194510923−14
Total3479295160280436−156

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The Mauritania national football team, nicknamed Al-Murabitun in the reference to Almoravid dynasty, represents Mauritania in men's international football. It is controlled by the Féderation de Football de la République Islamique de Mauritanie, and is a member of the Confederation of African Football. They have not qualified for the FIFA World Cup. However, in the Amílcar Cabral Cup, a regional tournament for West Africa, Mauritania came fourth in 1980 on hosting the competition. The national football team of Mauritania later runners-up in 1995, losing on penalties to Sierra Leone after the final finished 0–0.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Somalia national football team</span>

The Somalia national football team, nicknamed the Ocean Stars, represents Somalia in international football and is controlled by the Somali Football Federation (SFF), a member of the Confederation of African Football (CAF). Somalia's first national team captain was Mohamed Shangole, while its longest serving captain has been Hasan Babay.

The Lesotho national football team, also known as LNFT, represents Lesotho in men's international association football and is governed by the Lesotho Football Association.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Central African Republic national football team</span> Mens national association football team representing the Central African Republic

The Central African Republic national football team, nicknamed Les Fauves, is the national team of the Central African Republic and is controlled by the Central African Football Federation. They are a member of CAF. Despite being traditionally one of the weakest teams in Africa and the world, they recently achieved success. They won the 2009 CEMAC Cup by beating Gabon in the semi-finals and Equatorial Guinea in the final 3–0. Their FIFA ranking rose from 202nd in August 2010 to 89th by July 2011. On 10 October 2010, they earned a shock 2012 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier win at home against Algeria 2–0, which put them top of their qualification group. The team won its first FIFA World Cup qualifier on 2 June 2012 after beating Botswana 2–0 at home.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Guinea-Bissau national football team</span> National association football team

The Guinea-Bissau national football team represents Guinea-Bissau in men's international association football and it is controlled by the Football Federation of Guinea-Bissau, The team has never qualified for the FIFA World Cups but qualified for the Africa Cup of Nations four times, making their debut in 2017. The team is a member of both FIFA and Confederation of African Football (CAF).

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Comoros national football team</span> Mens national association football team representing the Comoros

The Comoros national football team represents the Comoros in international football and is controlled by the Comoros Football Federation. It was formed in 1979, joined the Confederation of African Football (CAF) in 2003, and became a FIFA member in 2005. Comoros qualified for their first major tournament in 2021, after their 0–0 draw with Togo assured them of a place in the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Botswana Football Association</span> Botswana national Football Association

The Botswana Football Association (BFA) is the governing body of association football in Botswana, and controls the national football team. It is an affiliate of FIFA, CAF and the COSAFA.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Zambia women's national football team</span> Association football team

The Zambia women's national association football team represents Zambia in association football, participating in qualifying tournaments for the FIFA Women's World Cup and other African-based competitions. It made its debut in the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup, becoming the first landlocked nation in Africa to qualify for a senior World Cup in either men's or women's soccer.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Sport in Botswana</span>

Sports in Botswana is diverse and reasonably well-developed. Though football, netball and athletics remain the most popular sports, numerous other sporting codes, including cricket, rugby, judo, swimming and tennis are active in the national sporting landscape. The Botswana National Sport Commission (BNSC), together with the Botswana National Olympic Committee (BNOC) and Ministry of Youth, Sport and Culture (MYSC) are responsible for the overall management of sport in the country. In addition, there over 30 National Sport Federations (NSFs) and three school sport federations

The Namibia national football team represents Namibia in international football under the control of the Namibia Football Association (NFA). After Namibia gained independence, the football association was founded in 1990 and became a member of FIFA and the CAF in 1992. The team played its first official match on 7 June 1990 in Windhoek against Mauritius, resulting in a 1–2 defeat. The match, which was played at the Independence Stadium, also included the nation's first official goal, a 26th-minute strike by Frans Nicodemus.

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