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CAF Unveiled The Preliminary Draw For The 2026 World Cup African Qualifiers

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A total of 54 countries were seeded into six pots before being randomly divided into nine groups of six teams each.
 
Botswana will play in Group G along with Algeria, Guinea, Uganda, Mozambique and Somalia for a place at the 2026 World Cup edition, which will be co-hosted by Canada, the United States of America and Mexico.
 
The qualifiers will be played over ten matchdays over the next two years, the first of which will be from November 13-21, 2023, with nine group winners automatically qualifying for the finals and one team participating in the FIFA playoff tournament. The qualifying campaign begins on November 13, 2023.

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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 menโ€™s and womenโ€™s national teams recently achieved historic qualifications for the prestigious Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in 2025 โ€“ 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 Botswanaโ€™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 Menโ€™s Challenge. Additionally, improving Botswanaโ€™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 Womenโ€™s AFCON and in December for the menโ€™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.

โ€œWe are confident that with Mr. Ramoreboliโ€™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,โ€ said the BFA President.

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