Botswana women's national football team

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Botswana
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Nickname(s) The Mares [1]
The Zebras [2]
Association Botswana Football Association
Confederation CAF (Africa)
Sub-confederation COSAFA
(Southern Africa)
Head coach Gaoletlhoo Nkutlwisang
Captain Kefilwe Tholakele
Home stadium Botswana National Stadium
FIFA code BOT
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First colours
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Second colours
FIFA ranking
Current 153 Steady2.svg (13 December 2024) [3]
Highest102 (July 2003)
Lowest154 (December 2021 – March 2022)
First international
Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa 14–0 Botswana  Flag of Botswana.svg
(Harare, Zimbabwe; April 19, 2002)
Biggest win
Flag of Botswana.svg  Botswana 7–0 Mauritius  Flag of Mauritius.svg
(Lobatse, Botswana; March 5, 2016)
Flag of Botswana.svg  Botswana 7–0 South Sudan  Flag of South Sudan.svg
(Port Elizabeth, South Africa; September 29, 2021)
Biggest defeat
Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa 14–0 Botswana  Flag of Botswana.svg
(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)

The Botswana women's national football team [4] 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 held in Morocco in July 2022. [5] [6]

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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. [7] They have also played games since they were eliminated from qualification.

History

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, where they scored their first goal.

Botswana's first major competition was in the 2008 African Women's Championship 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. They 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 were eliminated by an aggregate score of 3–1, due to losing the two legs by 1–0 and 2–1. Last friendlies in 2012 included 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 were eliminated from the African Championship and the World Cup. On June 7 of the same year, they played against South Africa, losing 4–0.

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Home stadium

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

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.

Legend

  Win  Draw  Lose  Fixture

2023

31 October 2024 Olympic qualifying Botswana  Flag of Botswana.svg0–1
(0–3 agg.)
Flag of Tanzania.svg  Tanzania
Note: Tanzania won 3–0 on aggregate
29 November 2023 (2023-11-29) 2024 AFWCON qualification Second round 1st leg Kenya  Flag of Kenya.svg 1–1 Flag of Botswana.svg  Botswana Nairobi, Kenya
15:00  UTC+3
  • Nekesa Soccerball shade.svg45+4' (pen.)
Report (CAF)
Stadium: Nyayo National Stadium
5 December 2023 (2023-12-05) 2024 AFWCON qualification Second round 2nd leg Botswana  Flag of Botswana.svg1–0
(2–1 agg.)
Flag of Kenya.svg  Kenya Gaborone ,Botswana
Stadium: Botswana National Stadium
Note: Botswana won 2–1 on aggregate.

2024

27 February Friendly Russia  Flag of Russia.svg4–0Flag of Botswana.svg  Botswana Antalya, Turkey
16:00  UTC+2
Report
6 April 2024 (2024-04-06) Friendly Botswana  Flag of Botswana.svg2–1Flag of Lesotho.svg  Lesotho Tlokweng, Botswana
16:00  UTC+2
Stadium: Royal Aria Stadium
9 April 2024 (2024-04-09) Friendly Botswana  Flag of Botswana.svg1–1Flag of Namibia.svg  Namibia Tlokweng, Botswana
16:00
Stadium: Royal Aria Stadium
13 July 2024 Tunis Women's Cup Botswana  Flag of Botswana.svg0–0Flag of Tanzania.svg  Tanzania Tunis, Tunisia
15:00  UTC+1 Stadium: Chedly Zouiten Stadium
15 July 2024 Tunis Women's Cup Tunisia  Flag of Tunisia.svg1–0Flag of Botswana.svg  Botswana Tunis, Tunisia
15:00  UTC+1 Shaiek Soccerball shade.svg75'Stadium: Chedly Zouiten Stadium
23 October 2024 (2024-10-23) 2024 COSAFA WC GS Malawi  Flag of Malawi.svg 1–1 Flag of Botswana.svg  Botswana Ibhayi, South Africa
15:00  UTC+2 Chizimu Soccerball shade.svg28' Report Moloi Soccerball shade.svg40'Stadium: Isaac Wolfson Stadium
Referee: Nteboheleng Setoko (Lesotho)
26 October 2024 (2024-10-26) 2024 COSAFA WC GS Botswana  Flag of Botswana.svg 5–0 Flag of Mauritius.svg  Mauritius Gqeberha, South Africa
12:00  UTC+2
Report Stadium: Madibaz Stadium
Referee: Tania Marisa Duarte (Angola)
28 October 2024 (2024-10-28) 2024 COSAFA WC GS Madagascar  Flag of Madagascar.svg 0–0 Flag of Botswana.svg  Botswana Ibhayi, South Africa
12:00  UTC+2 Report Stadium: Isaac Wolfson Stadium
Referee: Mercy Chipo Mayimbo (Zimbabwe)
28 November 2024 (2024-11-28) Friendly Morocco  Flag of Morocco.svg3–1Flag of Botswana.svg  Botswana Tétouan, Morocco
18:00  UTC+1
Report
Stadium: Saniat Rmel Stadium
Referee: Aida Sy (Senegal)
1 December 2024 (2024-12-01) Friendly Mali  Flag of Mali.svg0–1Flag of Botswana.svg  Botswana Tanger, Morocco
16:00  UTC+1 Report Moloi Soccerball shade.svg61'Stadium: Tanger Stadium

Source: globalsportsarchive.com

Coaching staff

Current coaching staff

As of 7 November 2023
PositionNameRef.
Head coach Basimanebotlhe Alex Malete [8]
Assistant coach Tapaphiwa Tracy Gaebolae
Jacqualine Lorato Gaobinelwe

Manager history

Players

Current squad

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

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsGoalsClub
11 GK Tlamelo Pheresi (1996-11-30) November 30, 1996 (age 28) Flag of Botswana.svg Gaborone United
161 GK Sedilame Boseja (captain) (1997-12-01) 1 December 1997 (age 27)100 Flag of South Africa.svg Mamelodi Sundowns
1 GK Lesego Moeng (1998-02-03) 3 February 1998 (age 26)60 Flag of Namibia.svg Ongos

42 DF Masego Montsho (1991-06-15) June 15, 1991 (age 33) Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Henan FC
92 DF Mokgabo Thanda (1993-04-03) April 3, 1993 (age 31) Flag of Zambia.svg Yasa Queens
82 DF Lone Gaofetoge (2001-07-16) July 16, 2001 (age 23) Flag of Turkey.svg Hakkarigücü Spor
22 DF Kesegofetse Mochawe (1995-07-30) July 30, 1995 (age 29) Flag of Botswana.svg Gaborone United
142 DF Veronicah Mogotsi (1992-08-21) August 21, 1992 (age 32) Flag of Botswana.svg Double Action
2 DF Boitumelo Gammu (2002-11-28) 28 November 2002 (age 22) Flag of Namibia.svg Ongos

33 MF Nancy Baeletse (1996-03-21) March 21, 1996 (age 28) Flag of Botswana.svg Gaborone United
193 MF Laone Moloi (2000-11-26) 26 November 2000 (age 24)30 Flag of Botswana.svg Gaborone United
3 MF Obonetse Rathari (2002-11-11) November 11, 2002 (age 22) Flag of Botswana.svg Double Action
63 MF Tshegofatso Mosotho Flag of Botswana.svg Mazzoti

154 FW Balotlhanyi Johannes (1994-06-28)28 June 1994 (aged 30){{{caps}}}{{{goals}}} Flag of Botswana.svg Double Action
103 MF Lesego Radiakanyo (1999-06-27) June 27, 1999 (age 25) Flag of Botswana.svg Double Action
184 FW Leungo Senwelo (2001-12-23) December 23, 2001 (age 22) Flag of Botswana.svg Double Action
4 FW Atang Busang Flag of Botswana.svg Gaborone United
134 FW Keitumetse Dithebe (2002-07-17) July 17, 2002 (age 22) Flag of Botswana.svg Gaborone United
114 FW Nondi Mahlasela Flag of Botswana.svg Prisons XI
114 FW Michelle Abueng (2001-05-06) May 6, 2001 (age 23) Flag of Botswana.svg BDF XI
154 FW Jessica Maponga Flag of Botswana.svg Gabrone United
184 FW Peggy Manewe } Flag of Botswana.svg Double Action

Recent call-ups

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

Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsGoalsClubLatest call-up
GK Bame Mokibe (1998-11-28) 28 November 1998 (age 26)20 Flag of Botswana.svg Double Actionv. Flag of Tunisia.svg  Tunisia, 15 July 2024
GK Doris Motshegwa Flag of Botswana.svg Wonder Girlsv. Flag of Tunisia.svg  Tunisia, 15 July 2024

DF Goitsemang Tlamma (1998-08-07) August 7, 1998 (age 26) Flag of Botswana.svg Gaborone United v. Flag of Kenya.svg  Kenya, 5 December 2023
DF Lorato Motlogelwa Flag of Botswana.svg Makufa SCv. Flag of Tunisia.svg  Tunisia, 15 July 2024
DF Desiree Kenyaditswe 110 Flag of Botswana.svg Double Actionv. Flag of Tunisia.svg  Tunisia, 15 July 2024
DF Neo Repito Flag of Botswana.svg Mexican Girlsv. Flag of Tunisia.svg  Tunisia, 15 July 2024

MF Golebaone Selebatso (1991-03-22) March 22, 1991 (age 33) Flag of Botswana.svg Gaborone United v. Flag of Russia.svg  Russia, 27 February 2024
MF Annah Nametso Sechane (2001-02-07) February 7, 2001 (age 23) Flag of Botswana.svg Gaborone United v. Flag of Russia.svg  Russia, 27 February 2024
MF Balothanyi Johannes (1994-06-28) June 28, 1994 (age 30) Flag of Botswana.svg Double Action v. Flag of Kenya.svg  Kenya, 5 December 2023
MF Precious Tlhapi (2002-05-11) 11 May 2002 (age 22) Flag of Botswana.svg Makufa SCv. Flag of Tunisia.svg  Tunisia, 15 July 2024
MF Oratile Rathari (2000-11-28) 28 November 2000 (age 24)20 Flag of Botswana.svg Double Actionv. Flag of Tunisia.svg  Tunisia, 15 July 2024
MF Selebatso Golebaone (1991-03-22) 22 March 1991 (age 33)120 Flag of Botswana.svg Prisonv. Flag of Madagascar.svg  Madagascar,28 October 2024

FW Masego Nfandiso Flag of Botswana.svg Bryant & STrationv. Flag of Namibia.svg  Namibia, 9 April 2024
FW Dimpho Senwelo Flag of Botswana.svg Western Daynamitesv. Flag of Namibia.svg  Namibia, 9 April 2024
FW Lesego Keleboge Flag of Botswana.svg Security Systemsv. Flag of Russia.svg  Russia, 27 February 2024
FW Refilwe Tholakele (1996-01-26) 26 January 1996 (age 28)158v. Flag of Tunisia.svg  Tunisia, 15 July 2024
FW Goanyadiwe Ontlametse (2000-01-12) January 12, 2000 (age 24) Flag of Botswana.svg Double Action v. Flag of Tunisia.svg  Tunisia, 15 July 2024
FW Jessica Modise Flag of Botswana.svg Mexoiczn Girls FCv. Flag of Tunisia.svg  Tunisia, 15 July 2024
FW Yaone Modise (2005-12-09)9 December 2005 (aged 18)-- Flag of Botswana.svg Gaborone United v. Flag of Madagascar.svg  Madagascar,28 October 2024
FW Gaonyadiwe Ontlametse (2000-01-12)12 January 2000 (aged 24)-- Flag of Botswana.svg Gaborone United v. Flag of Madagascar.svg  Madagascar,28 October 2024

Previous squads

Africa Women Cup of Nations
COSAFA Women's Championship

Records

Honours

Regional

Med 2.png Runners-up: 2020

Competitive record

FIFA Women's World Cup

FIFA Women's World Cup record
YearResultGPWD*LGFGAGD
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg 1991 Did not enter
Flag of Sweden.svg 1995
Flag of the United States.svg 1999
Flag of the United States.svg 2003
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg 2007
Flag of Germany.svg 2011 Did not qualify
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg 2015
Flag of France.svg 2019
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Flag of New Zealand.svg 2023
Flag of Brazil.svg 2027 To be determined
Total0/10-------
*Draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.

Olympic Games

Summer Olympics record
YearResultMatchesWinsDrawsLossesGFGA
Flag of the United States.svg 1996 Did Not Enter
Flag of Australia (converted).svg 2000
Flag of Greece.svg 2004
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg 2008
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg 2012 Did Not Qualify
Flag of Brazil.svg 2016
Flag of Japan.svg 2021
Flag of France.svg 2024
Flag of the United States.svg 2028 To be determined
Total0/9000000

Africa Women Cup of Nations

Africa Women Cup of Nations record
YearResultMatchesWinsDrawsLossesGFGA
1991 Did not enter
1995
Flag of Nigeria.svg 1998
Flag of South Africa.svg 2000
Flag of Nigeria.svg 2002 Withdrew
Flag of South Africa.svg 2004 Did not enter
Flag of Nigeria.svg 2006 Withdrew
Flag of Equatorial Guinea.svg 2008 Did not qualify
Flag of South Africa.svg 2010
Flag of Equatorial Guinea.svg 2012
Flag of Namibia.svg 2014
Flag of Cameroon.svg 2016
Flag of Ghana.svg 2018
Flag of the Republic of the Congo.svg 2020 Cancelled
Flag of Morocco.svg 2022 Quarter-finals410357
Flag of Morocco.svg 2024 Qualified
Total1/14410357

African Games

African Games record
YearResultMatchesWinsDrawsLossesGFGA
Flag of Nigeria.svg 2003 Did Not Enter
Flag of Algeria.svg 2007
Flag of Mozambique.svg 2011 Did Not Qualify
Flag of the Republic of the Congo.svg 2015
Flag of Morocco.svg 2019
Flag of Ghana.svg 2023
Flag of Egypt.svg 2027 TBD
Total0/5000000

COSAFA Women's Championship

COSAFA Women's Championship record
YearRoundPldWD*LGSGAGD
Flag of Zimbabwe.svg 2002 Group Stage3003124−23
Flag of Zambia.svg 2006 Did not enter
Flag of Angola.svg 2008 ----
Flag of Zimbabwe.svg 2011 Group Stage3003211−9
Flag of Zimbabwe.svg 2017 Group Stage311145−1
Flag of South Africa.svg 2018 Group Stage311121+1
Flag of South Africa.svg 2019 Fourth4211440
Flag of South Africa.svg 2020 Runner -up430153+2
Flag of South Africa.svg 2021 Group Stage310275+2
Flag of South Africa.svg 2023 Group stage312052+3
TotalRunner-up2395123055-25
*Draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.

Honours

All−time record against FIFA recognized nations

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)
AgainstPldWDLGFGAGDConfederation

    Record per opponent

    *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:

    OpponentPldWDLGFGAGDW%Confederation
    Total

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