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Zebras Squad Released – August 2017

On Sunday 27 August, the Zebras will to go into camp to prepare for the 30th September Independence friendly. Coach Major bright has however highlighted that he will look for a practice match for the 3rd September FIFA date.

Here are the players called to report for duty;

Goalkeeper
Mampule masule (Township rollers)
Noah Maposa (Mochudi Centre Chiefs)
Antony Gouws (Galaxy)

Defenders
Letsweletse leririma
Mosha Gaolaolwe
Simisane Mathumo (VC)
Thabang Mosigi
Edwin olerile
Lesenya Ramorake
Tapiwa Gadibolae
Bokani Leeton

Midfielders
Alphonse Modisaotsile (Gaborone United)
Maano Ditshupo (Township Rollers)
Katlego masole (Police)
Gift Moyo (Orapa)
Segolame Boy (Township rollers)
Lemponye tshireletso (Township Rollers)
Thero setsile (Galaxy)
Kabelo Seakanyeng (Gaborone United)
Jackson lesole
Lemogang maswena (Galaxy)

Strikers
Tumisang Orebonye (Gaborone United)
Jarome Ramathakwane (Township Rollers)
Tebogo Sembowa (Galaxy)
Hendric Moyo (Police)
Boipelo Oaitse (Gaborone United)

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Botswana and Algeria Strengthen Sports Ties, with Football Development in Focus

Francistown, Botswana – The Honourable Minister of Sport & Arts, Mr. Jacob Kelebeng, recently welcomed a courtesy visit from Honourable Walid Sadi, Algeria’s Minister of Youth & Sports, along with His Excellency Ambassador Abdelmalek Tigharhar of Algeria.

The discussions centered on fostering collaboration between the two nations in sports development, with particular emphasis on Paralympics, football, boxing, and athletics. This engagement presents valuable opportunities for Botswana to benefit from Algeria’s advanced sporting infrastructure, training programs, and technical expertise.

As part of the visit, Honourable Sadi also met with BFA President Mr. Tariq Babitseng, alongside Minister Kelebeng. Discussions highlighted Algeria’s well-established football development structures, coaching programs, and talent identification pathways, which could serve as a benchmark for Botswana’s football growth strategy.

BFA President Emphasizes Football Development

Speaking on the significance of the engagement, BFA President Mr. Tariq Babitseng expressed enthusiasm about the partnership, noting that Botswana stands to gain valuable insights from Algeria’s football model.

“Football development remains a key priority for the BFA, and this engagement allows us to benchmark against one of Africa’s leading football nations. Algeria’s structured approach to grassroots football, coaching development, and high-performance training presents a great learning opportunity for Botswana. We are excited about the potential collaborations that will enhance our football structures and elevate the sport in the country,” said Babitseng.

The Minister was accompanied by Permanent Secretary Ms. Nancy Chengeta of the Ministry of Sport & Arts (MOSA), along with key sports leadership figures, including:

✅ BNSC Chairperson: Mr. Marumo Morule

✅ BNSC CEO: Mr. Tuelo D. Serufho

✅ BNSC Executive Management

✅ Botswana Football Association (BFA) Executives

✅ Various dignitaries and stakeholders

The BFA remains committed to building strategic international partnerships that contribute to the growth, professionalization, and long-term sustainability of football in Botswana.

 

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