Tholakele Suffers Devastating Leg Break Injury

Jul 12, 2024

Our South African based star has suffered a gruesome leg break during the SA Women’s Super league clash where she was already on the score sheet before she collided with goalkeeper Cynthia Shonga.

Despite this setback, Refilwe was included in the provisional squad for the Mares’ Tunis Women’s Cup tournament camp, which will take place in Tunisia from July 11-18, 2024.

The Mares will play their first game as Game No. 2 of the tournament against Tanzania on July 13 and their final game against the hosts on July 15 as Game No. 3 of the tournament.

It may be hard to see now, but better days are coming. While we wait for them, know that we will be by your side. Finally, we send you our best wishes and wish you a speedy recovery.

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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