Botswana women's national football team

Last updated
Botswana
Botswana Football Logo 2017.jpg
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
Kit left arm.svg
Kit body.svg
Kit right arm.svg
Kit shorts.svg
Kit socks long.svg
First colours
Kit left arm.svg
Kit body.svg
Kit right arm.svg
Kit shorts.svg
Kit socks long.svg
Second colours
FIFA ranking
Current 153 Steady2.svg (15 March 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 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]

Contents

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

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

Home stadium

The Botswana women's national football team plays their home matches on 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

2 July Friendly South Africa  Flag of South Africa.svg0–5Flag of Botswana.svg  Botswana Brakpan, South Africa
15:00  UTC+2
Stadium: Tsakane Stadium
Referee: Vistoria Shangula (Namibia)
12 August Friendly Botswana  Flag of Botswana.svg1–1Flag of Lesotho.svg  Lesotho Gaborone, Botswana
Stadium: Botswana National Stadium
12 August Friendly Botswana B  Flag of Botswana.svg4–1Flag of Lesotho.svg  Lesotho B Gaborone, Botswana
Stadium: Botswana National Stadium
22 September 2023 (2023-09-22) 2024 AFWCON qualification First round 1st leg Gabon  Flag of Gabon.svg1–4Flag of Botswana.svg  Botswana Franceville, Gabon
16:30  UTC+2 Assengone Soccerball shade.svg90+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  Flag of Botswana.svg6–0
(10–1 agg.)
Flag of Gabon.svg  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  Flag of Namibia.svg 1–1 Flag of Botswana.svg  Botswana Pretoria, South Africa
15:30  UTC+2
  • Hikuam Soccerball shade.svg6'
Report
Stadium: Lucas Moripe Stadium
Referee: Gloria Sambumba (Zambia)
9 October 2023 (2023-10-09) 2023 COSAFA WC GS Botswana  Flag of Botswana.svg 3–0 Flag of Lesotho.svg  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  Flag of Zimbabwe.svg 1–1 Flag of Botswana.svg  Botswana Johannesburg, South Africa
15:30  UTC+2 Chemhere Soccerball shade.svg4' Report Johannes Soccerball shade.svg86'Stadium: Dobsonville Stadium
Referee: Salima Mukansanga (Rwanda)
26 October 2023 (2023-10-26) 2024 Olympic qualifying Tanzania  Flag of Tanzania.svg2–0Flag of Botswana.svg  Botswana Dar es Salaam,Tanzania
15:00  UTC+3
Report Stadium: Azam Complex Stadium
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
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

Source: globalsportsarchive.com

Coaching staff

Current coaching staff

As of 7 November 2023
PositionNameRef.
Head coach Basimanebotlhe Alex Malete [6]
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 27) Flag of Botswana.svg Gaborone United
11 GK Bame Mokibe (1998-11-28) 28 November 1998 (age 25)20 Flag of Botswana.svg Double Action
161 GK Sedilame Boseja (captain) (1997-12-01) 1 December 1997 (age 26)100 Flag of South Africa.svg Mamelodi Sundowns.

82 DF Lone Gaofetoge (2001-07-16) July 16, 2001 (age 22) Flag of Botswana.svg Gaborone United
22 DF Kesegofetse Mochawe (1995-07-30) July 30, 1995 (age 28) Flag of Botswana.svg Gaborone United
142 DF Lorato Motlogelwa Flag of Botswana.svg Makufa SC
92 DF Mokgabo Thanda (1993-04-03) April 3, 1993 (age 31) Flag of Zambia.svg Yasa Queens
2 DF Boitumelo Gammu (2002-11-28) 28 November 2002 (age 21) Flag of Botswana.svg
2 DF Neo Repito Flag of Botswana.svg Makufa FC
142 DF Desiree Kenyaditswe 110 Flag of Botswana.svg Double Action

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 23)30 Flag of Botswana.svg Gaborone United
3 MF Precious Tlhapi (2002-05-11) 11 May 2002 (age 21) Flag of Botswana.svg Makufa SC
123 MF Obonetse Rathari (2002-11-11) November 11, 2002 (age 21) Flag of Botswana.svg Double Action
63 MF Tshegofatso Mosotho Flag of Botswana.svg Mazzoti

184 FW Leungo Senwelo (2001-12-23) December 23, 2001 (age 22) Flag of Botswana.svg Double Action
204 FW Goanyadiwe Ontlametse (2000-01-12) January 12, 2000 (age 24) Flag of Botswana.svg Double Action
184 FW Masego Nfandiso } Flag of Botswana.svg Bryant & STration
103 MF Lesego Radiakanyo (1999-06-27) June 27, 1999 (age 24) Flag of Botswana.svg Double Action
114 FW Michelle Abueng (2001-05-06) May 6, 2001 (age 22) Flag of Botswana.svg BDF XI
134 FW Keitumetse Dithebe (2002-07-17) July 17, 2002 (age 21) Flag of Botswana.svg Gaborone United
4 FW Atang Busang Flag of Botswana.svg Gaborone United
114 FW Nondi Mahlasela Flag of Botswana.svg Prisons XI
154 FW Jessica Maponga Flag of Botswana.svg Mexoiczn Girls FC
64 FW Dimpho Senwelo Flag of Botswana.svg Western Daynamites

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 Peresi Tlamelo (1997-05-11) 11 May 1997 (age 26) Flag of Botswana.svg Double Actionv. Flag of Lesotho.svg  Lesotho, 12 August 2023
GK Gloria Moeng Flag of Botswana.svg S Systemv. Flag of Gabon.svg  Gabon, 26 September 2023
GK Lesego Moeng (1998-02-03) 3 February 1998 (age 26)60 Flag of Botswana.svg BDFv. Flag of Kenya.svg  Kenya, 5 December 2023

DF Bonang Otlhagile (1986-09-07) 7 September 1986 (age 37) Flag of Botswana.svg Double Actionv. Flag of Lesotho.svg  Lesotho, 12 August 2023
DF Annah Sechane (2001-02-07) 7 February 2001 (age 23)100v. Flag of Lesotho.svg  Lesotho, 12 August 2023
DF Pearl Sikwane (1999-01-08) 8 January 1999 (age 25)00 Flag of Botswana.svg Prisons Girlsv. Flag of Gabon.svg  Gabon, 26 September 2023
DF Lesego Sikwane (2003-04-19) April 19, 2003 (age 20) Flag of Botswana.svg Security Systems 2023 COSAFA Women's Championship
DF Masego Montsho (1991-06-15) June 15, 1991 (age 32) Flag of Botswana.svg Security Systems v. Flag of Kenya.svg  Kenya, 5 December 2023
DF Goitsemang Tlamma (1998-08-07) August 7, 1998 (age 25) Flag of Botswana.svg Gaborone United v. Flag of Kenya.svg  Kenya, 5 December 2023
DF Veronicah Mogotsi (1992-08-21) August 21, 1992 (age 31) Flag of Botswana.svg Double Action v. Flag of Russia.svg  Russia, 27 February 2024

MF Oratile Rathari (2000-11-28) 28 November 2000 (age 23)20 Flag of Botswana.svg Double Actionv.Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa, 2 July 2023
MF Segakogodi Didukanyane (2000-11-28) 28 November 2000 (age 23)30 Flag of Botswana.svg mex Girlsv. Flag of Lesotho.svg  Lesotho, 12 August 2023
MF Maatla Tlhobogang (1998-10-03) 3 October 1998 (age 25)00 Flag of Botswana.svg Gaborone Unitedv. Flag of Lesotho.svg  Lesotho, 12 August 2023
MF Selebatso Golebaone (1991-03-22) 22 March 1991 (age 33)120 Flag of Botswana.svg Prisonv. Flag of Gabon.svg  Gabon, 26 September 2023
MF Oteng Bonang (1999-11-28) 28 November 1999 (age 24) Flag of Botswana.svg Double Actionv. Flag of Gabon.svg  Gabon, 26 September 2023
MF Dimpho Samatoto Flag of Botswana.svg Orapa All Starsv. Flag of Gabon.svg  Gabon, 26 September 2023
MF Messia Radinonyane (2001-02-13) February 13, 2001 (age 23) Flag of Botswana.svg Orapa All Stars 2023 COSAFA Women's Championship
MF Balothanyi Johannes (1994-06-28) June 28, 1994 (age 29) Flag of Botswana.svg Double Action v. Flag of Kenya.svg  Kenya, 5 December 2023
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

FW Theo Pearl George (2000-01-30) January 30, 2000 (age 24) Flag of Botswana.svg Prisons XI 2023 COSAFA Women's Championship
FW Refilwe Tholakele (1996-01-26) 26 January 1996 (age 28)158v. Flag of Kenya.svg  Kenya, 5 December 2023
FW Lesego Keleboge } Flag of Botswana.svg Security Systemsv. Flag of Russia.svg  Russia, 27 February 2024

Thapelo Moshe (1999-02-07) 7 February 1999 (age 25) Flag of Botswana.svg v. Flag of Lesotho.svg  Lesotho, 12 August 2023
Gonayamodimo Macha (1998-02-21) 21 February 1998 (age 26) Flag of Botswana.svg v. Flag of Lesotho.svg  Lesotho, 12 August 2023
Kenyaditswe Desiree (2002-11-28) 28 November 2002 (age 21) Flag of Botswana.svg v. Flag of Lesotho.svg  Lesotho, 12 August 2023

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
Total0/9-------
*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
Total0/7000000

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 TBD
Total0/4000000

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

    See also

    Related Research Articles

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

    The Angola national football team represents Angola in men's international football and is controlled by the Angolan Football Federation. Nicknamed Palancas Negras, the team is a member of both FIFA and the Confederation of African Football (CAF).

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

    The Namibia national football team represents Namibia in men's international football and is controlled by the Namibia Football Association. They have never qualified for the FIFA World Cup but have made four appearances in the Africa Cup of Nations. The team represents both FIFA and Confederation of African Football (CAF).

    The Eswatini national football team, nicknamed Sihlangu Semnikati, represents Eswatini, formerly known as Swaziland, in international football and is controlled by the Eswatini Football Association. It has never qualified for the World Cup or the Africa Cup of Nations finals. Swaziland's best performance in an international tournament is a semi-final finish in the COSAFA Cup.

    <span class="mw-page-title-main">South Africa women's national soccer team</span>

    The South Africa women's national football team, nicknamed Banyana Banyana, is the national team of South Africa and is controlled by the South African Football Association.

    The Tanzania national women's football team, is the national team of Tanzania and is controlled by the Tanzania Football Federation. They are nicknamed the Twiga Stars.

    <span class="mw-page-title-main">Angola women's national football team</span> Womens national association football team representing Angola

    The Angola women's national football team represents Angola in international women's football and it is controlled by the Angolan Football Federation. Their best place on the FIFA Rankings was the 82nd place, in December 2003. The only tournaments that they qualified were the 1995 and 2002 African Women's Championships, and their best finish was as Semi-Finalists in the 1995 tournament. Angola has, in contrast to many other African countries, has never suffered a heavy defeat. They have seldom lost by more than two goals.

    The Zimbabwe Women's National Football Team is the national women's football team of Zimbabwe and is overseen by the Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA). As of August 2023, they are ranked 125th internationally. They have never qualified for the World Cup.

    The Comoros women's national football team is the national women's football team of Comoros and is overseen by the Comoros Football Federation. They played their first match on 28 October 2006.

    <span class="mw-page-title-main">Namibia women's national football team</span> Womens national association football team representing Namibia

    The Namibia women's national football team is the senior national women's football team of Namibia and is overseen by the Namibia Football Association.

    <span class="mw-page-title-main">Kenya women's national football team</span> Womens national football team representing Kenya

    The Kenya women's national football team represents Kenya in women's football and is controlled by the Football Kenya Federation.

    <span class="mw-page-title-main">Lesotho women's national football team</span> Womens national association football team representing Lesotho

    The Lesotho women's national football team is the national team of Lesotho and is controlled by the Lesotho Football Association. The team is popularly known as Mehalalitoe.

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

    The Madagascar women's national football team is the FIFA recognised senior women's A team for Madagascar. The team played their first FIFA matches in 2015. They were runner-up to Réunion in the 2015 Indian Ocean Island Games. They have competed in the COSAFA Women's Championship, in which they won a game against Comoros in 2019.

    The Mauritius women's national football team is the first women's association football team that represents the country of Mauritius. They are controlled by the Mauritius Football Association and are members of FIFA, the Confederation of African Football (CAF), and the Council of Southern Africa Football Associations (COSAFA). The development of women's football in the country and in Africa as a whole faces a number of challenges, with a programme for women's football not being created in the country until 1997. FIFA gives money to the Mauritius Football Association, 10% of which is aimed at developing football in the country in areas that include women's football, sport medicine and futsal.

    The Réunion women's national football team is the regional football team of Réunion, a French island, and is not recognised by FIFA. They have played international matches against Egypt, South Africa, Zimbabwe, Uganda and Mauritius. There is a two-level women's league in the country, with promotion and relegation between each division.

    <span class="mw-page-title-main">Seychelles women's national football team</span> Womens national association football team representing Seychelles

    The Seychelles women's national football team is the national team of the Seychelles.

    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.

    This is a list of the Zimbabwe national football team results from 2000 to 2019.

    The 2019 COSAFA U-20 Women's Championship was the first edition of the COSAFA U-20 Women's Championship, an international football tournament, for national women's under-20 teams organized by COSAFA. The tournament was played between 1-11 August in Nelson Mandela Bay, South Africa. Invited from CECAFA, Tanzania became champions after winning 2-1 over Zambia in the final.

    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.

    This article lists the results and fixtures for the Malawi women's national football team.

    References

    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