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New Dates of the Qualifiers of AFCON

Nov 22, 2017

This communique serves to inform members of the media and public on the changes of dates for qualification games to the 2019 Total Africa Cup Of Nations (AFCON) to be staged in Cameroon.

CAF has received several requests from some of the qualified teams to the FIFA World Cup Russia 2018 to postpone the matches of the Qualifiers of the African Cup of Nations scheduled in March 2018 to enable them to play friendly matches as part of their preparations to be final tournament of the FIFA WC.

In order to support the African teams in the FIFA World Cup and to ensure the best possible representation of the African continent in the final tournament of the said competition. Executive Committee has decided during its meeting in RABAT, Morocco on the 16th of November 2017, to approve the said request.

Hence, the new dates of the qualifier of the 32nd Edition of the TOTAL AFCON, Cameroon 2019 for the Zebras are as follows;

Match Day 2
Angola vs. Botswana September 3rd -11th 2018

Match Day 3
Burkina Faso vs. Botswana October 8-16 2018

Match Day 4
Botswana vs. Burkina Faso October 8-16 2018

Match Day 5
Mauritania vs. Botswana November 12 -20 2018

Match Day 6
Botswana vs. Angola 18-26 March 2019

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Ramoreboli Names Final Zebras Squad For World Cup Qualifiers

The Botswana national football team, “The Zebras”, are gearing up for their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign with head coach Morena Ramoreboli announcing his final 26-man squad ahead of the crucial fixtures against Algeria and Somalia.

The Zebras will continue their journey towards securing a spot at the 2026 FIFA World Cup with two important matches scheduled for later this month. They will face Algeria on March 21, 2025, followed by a clash with Somalia on March 25, 2025.

Ramoreboli had previously named an expanded provisional squad of 49 players last month as part of his preparations for the World Cup qualifiers. This final selection brings the squad down to 26 players, who will now look to deliver on the road to the World Cup Finals, to be held next year in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

Among the notable inclusions in the squad are Theo Shadikong, a midfielder from TAFIC, and Kemoneetswe Mmangwedi, a defender also from TAFIC. Both players are receiving their first call-ups to the senior team. Another exciting addition is Reneilwe Batlokwa, a midfielder who plays in England for Maldo and Tiptree.

With these fresh faces, Ramoreboli’s squad brings a blend of experience and new talent, as Botswana aims to build momentum in the 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign.

The final 26-man squad is as follows:

GOALKEEPERS

Lesenya Malapela

Kabelo Maphakela

Goitseone Phoko

DEFENDERS

Alford Velaphi

Kitso Mangolo

Mothusi Johnson

Kemoneetswe Mmangwedi

Thabo Leinanyane

Tebogo Kopelang