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COSAFA Under 17 championships Team & Schedule

Jun 21, 2017

1. The Botswana Football Association will like to formally announce the technical team of the national under 17 team, which will compete at the upcoming COSAFA under 17 championships in Mauritius scheduled from 21 July 2017 till 30 July 2017.

2. Head coach Itumeleng Dicker, Assistant coach Tebogo Mokute and Kagiso Tshelametsi Goalkeeper coach.

3. Botswana has been drawn in a group with Malawi, Zimbabwe and host Mauritius.

4. The team will begin preparations from the 24th June 2017, with the coaches making a selection of their provisional 25 man squad from a pool of 45 players selected from the youth league structures. Coaches will conduct weekend camps as the players involved are students.

Schedule;

DATE               KO       MATCH                                                VENUE
21/07
1          12:30   South Africa vs Mozambique                     Stade St Francois Xavier
2          15:30   Zambia vs Madagascar                               Stade St Francois Xavier

22/07
3 10:30 Botswana vs Malawi Stade St Francois Xavier
4 15:30 Mauritius vs Zimbabwe Stade St Francois Xavier

23/07
5 10:30 South Africa vs Zambia Stade St Francois Xavier
6 15:30 Mozambique vs Madagascar Stade St Francois Xavier

24/07
7 12:30 Mauritius vs Botswana Stade St Francois Xavier
8 15:30 Zimbabwe vs Malawi Stade St Francois Xavier

25/07
9 15:00 Mozambique vs Zambia MFA Technical Centre
10 15:00 Madagascar vs South Africa Stade St Francois Xavier

26/07
11 15:00 Zimbabwe vs Botswana MFA Technical Centre
12 15:00 Malawi vs Mauritius Stade St Francois Xavier

SEMI-FINALS
28/07
13 12:00 1st Group A vs 2nd Group B Stade St Francois Xavier
14 15:00 1st Group B vs 2nd Group A Stade St Francois Xavier

THIRD-PLACE PLAY-OFF
29/07
15 15:00 Loser M.13 vs Loser M.14 Stade St Francois Xavier

FINAL
30/07
16 15:00 Winner M.13 vs Winner M.14 Stade St Francois Xavier

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BFA Welcomes New Zebras Head Coach, Morena Ramoreboli

The Botswana Football Association (BFA) is proud to announce the appointment of Mr. Morena Ramoreboli as the new Head Coach of the Zebras. This marks an exciting new chapter for Botswana football, as the men’s and women’s national teams recently achieved historic qualifications for the prestigious Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in 2025 – only the second time both teams have qualified in the same year.

Mr. Ramoreboli brings over a decade of top-level coaching experience and holds a CAF A license. His accomplishments include winning two Botswana Premier League titles and securing two CAF Champions League qualifications with Jwaneng Galaxy, achieving significant victories against teams like Orlando Pirates and Wydad Athletic Club. His familiarity with many of Botswana’s players from his time at the club level ensures a seamless transition into his new role.

The BFA has set clear targets for Mr. Ramoreboli, including progressing beyond the group stages at AFCON 2025, collecting at least 12 points in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, qualifying for CHAN 2026, and winning the 2025 COSAFA Senior Men’s Challenge. Additionally, improving Botswana’s FIFA ranking to the top 30 in Africa is a key objective.

To achieve these goals, the BFA is committed to providing the necessary resources and support for the Zebras. The Association also calls on all Batswana to rally behind Mr. Ramoreboli and the national teams. Fans are encouraged to attend matches and create an electrifying atmosphere during the World Cup qualifiers. Plans are underway to make travel packages available for supporters to cheer on the teams in Morocco for the Women’s AFCON and in December for the men’s AFCON.

The BFA also appeals to the media to play an active role in building excitement and uniting the nation behind the Zebras and Mares. A collaborative committee will be formed to drive fan engagement and ensure widespread support.

“We are confident that with Mr. Ramoreboli’s vision, experience, and leadership, the Zebras will achieve great success. With unity and the unwavering support of the nation, there is no limit to what we can accomplish,” said the BFA President.