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It’s All Systems Go For Premier League

Sep 22, 2017

The much anticipated 2017/18 BTC Premiership season starts this Saturday 23rd, September 2017.

Speaking to BFA website, Botswana Premier League acting CEO, Thabo “Styles” Ntshinogang said it’s all systems go for the highest level football league in Botswana.

“We have done the spade work and everything is left to the teams,” said the charismatic Ntshinogang.

Ntshinogang said the opening game will be taken to the City of Francistown. He expect nothing but fireworks as the local boy TAFIC, commonly known as Machimenyenga, will face the 2016/2017 champions Township Rollers. He advised teams to seriously market their games through the season and insure they play their part in mobilising support for football.

Ntshinogang also unveiled the 2017/2018 season match ball, a ball that is highly recommendation from FIFA and CAF. He said the 2017/18 season will be dubbed the BTCPpremiership.

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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