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Diamond Zebras (U17) Gear Up for COSAFA

Jul 6, 2018

The National Under 17 Team will play friendly games against play practice matches against Kingdom of Eswatini and Lesotho national Under 17 teams in preparations.

The Kingdom of Eswatini will arrive in Botswana on the evening of Friday 06^thJuly 2018, we will play friendlies Saturday 07 July 1000hrs and Sunday 08 July 1000hrs and will depart on Sunday 08 July 2018.

Lesotho will arrive on Sunday 08^th July and will play on Monday 09^th July 11^th July in the morning. All games will be played at the Lekidi Football center at 1000hrs kickoff, the media and public are invited to come and support the national team.

Assistant coach Tebogo Mokute says the games will be key in shaping up his boys to insure they are ready for the upcoming championships ,Mokute says as the technical team they will use the games to trim down thier squad and get their technical and tecticalscore card in oder ahead of the ahead of the 2018 COSAFA .

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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.