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Jun 8, 2022

14 countries split into 2 groups:

➢ 8 Lower ranked teams as per the latest CAF Rankings

➢ 6 Top ranked teams as per the latest CAF Rankings

There are two phases of the competition:

Phase 1:

➢ 8 teams compete in Phase 1, divided into 2 Groups of 4

teams each.

➢ Top 4 ranked teams from the 8 are seeded in Groups A &

B (Malawi; Angola; Comoros; Lesotho).

➢ Winner of each group advances to the Quarter-Final

Round.

Phase 2:

➢ 6 Top ranked teams are joined by the 2 winners of Phase

1 in the Quarter-Final Round.

➢ Seeding of the top 4 teams according to rankings

(Senegal; South Africa; Zambia; Madagascar).

➢ Winners of the 4 QF matches advance to the Semi-Final

round and ultimately to the 3rd/4th Classification or Final.

➢ Losers of the 4 QF matches advance to the Plate Semi- Final round.

➢ Winners of these 2 matches advance to the Plate Final.

Draw Procedure:

1. Draw commences for Phase 1 with 4 seeded teams (Malawi; Angola; Comoros; Lesotho) being placed in Pot 1 and the remaining 4 teams in the Pot 2 (Botswana; Eswatini; Mauritius; Seychelles)

2. The first ball drawn out of Pot 1 becomes the seed for Group A and the second ball drawn out is the seed for Group B. The remaining two balls in Pot 1 are drawn for positions A2 & B2.

3. We continue by drawing balls out of Pot 2 to populate the remaining positions (A3; B3; A4; B4)

4. This completes the draw for Phase 1 of the competition.

*MC talks through the Group Round results whilst the Draw Master prepares the balls for the Phase 2 draw.

5. The draw then commences for Phase 2.

6. We now have 6 new seeded teams and 2 teams which will be read as “Winner Group A” and “Winner Group B”

7. The 4 seeded Phase 2 teams go into Pot 1 and the 2 unseeded teams and the 2 Group round winners go into Pot 2.

8. The fixtures for Phase 2 – QF are established by drawing alternately from Pot 1 (Senegal; South Africa; Zambia; Madagascar) followed by Pot 2 (Namibia;

Mozambique; Winner Group A; Winner Group B) until all 4 fixtures are populated.

9. This completes the draw.

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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.