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Verrah set to miss COSAFA

Aug 19, 2018

Botswana woman’s national team’s striker Thuto ‘ Verrah’ Ramafifi is set to miss the 2018 Cosafa senior woman champions scheduled for Port Elizabeth in South Africa on the 12-22 September 2018. Verrah has accepted a scholarship to study and play at Salem University in West Virginia in the United States of America.

The 26-year-old is set to the jet off on Tuesday 21st August 2018 to start her new life and join her team in preparation for preseason and the new academic year. She expressed her delight at the move but deeply disappointed in not representing her country at the Cosafa championship. She highlighted they will be more opportunities in the future.

Ramafifi will be no strangers to flying the blue black and white abroad as she has played in Namibia woman’s league before. Verrah believes her move will open doors for more female footballers in the country as our woman’s football continue to evolve, she also edged the Football Association to speedup formalizing a football strategy that will benefit the talent Botswana has.

Botswana Football Association woman’s desk officer Barobi Ngwako commended Thuto for her achievement and Highlighted that such moves are key towards the growth of the woman’s game locally and go to show that the BFA must do more to elevate woman’s football.

Ngwako said the BFA was extremely proud of Thuto Ramafifi and wished her all the best in the.

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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.