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In the Matter Between Notwane, BFA NEC & BPL

Aug 10, 2018

In The Matter Between Notwane Fc (Applicant) And The Bfa Nec (Respondent), Bpl (interested party)

In the urgent application matter that was brought before the Botswana Football Association Disciplinary Committee by Notwane Football Club against the BFA National Executive Committee as respondent and the Botswana Premier League as interested party which matter was heard on the 09th August 2018, the Disciplinary Committee (DC) heard both the issue of jurisdiction and merits of the application, and came to the following conclusion:

That the Committee has no jurisdiction on the matter that was brought before it;
That even if the Committee was to be found to have erred in coming to the conclusion that it does not have jurisdiction on the matter, the application will still fail on merits as the applicant had failed to advance convincing reasons sufficient and compelling to enable the committee to rule in the Applicant’s favour;

Based on the above, the plea by Notwane Football Club that they be invited to the BFA Annual General Assembly to be held on the 11th August 2018 by virtue of having gained automatic promotion to the Premier League was dismissed.

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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