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    Svetlana Velmar-Janković

    This article is about the women's team. For the men's team, see Botswana national football team.

    Botswana
    Shirt badge/Association crest
    Nickname(s)The Mares[1]
    The Zebras[2]
    AssociationBotswana Football Association
    ConfederationCAF (Africa)
    Sub-confederationCOSAFA
    (Southern Africa)
    Head coachGaoletlhoo Nkutlwisang
    CaptainKefilwe Tholakele
    Home stadiumBotswana National Stadium
    FIFA codeBOT
    First colours
    Second colours
    FIFA ranking
    Current 153 Steady (6 March 2025)[3]
    Highest102 (July 2003)
    Lowest154 (December 2021 – March 2022)
    First international
     South Africa 14–0 Botswana 
    (Harare, Zimbabwe; April 19, 2002)
    Biggest win
     Botswana 7–0 Mauritius 
    (Lobatse, Botswana; March 5, 2016)
     Botswana 7–0 South Sudan 
    (Port Elizabeth, South Africa; September 29, 2021)
    Biggest defeat
     South Africa 14–0 Botswana 
    (Harare, Zimbabwe; April 19, 2002)
    World Cup
    Appearances0
    Olympic Games
    Appearances0
    Women's Africa Cup of Nations
    Appearances2 (first in 2022)
    Best resultQuarter-finals (2022)

    The Botswana women's national football team [4] is the women's national football team of Botswana and is controlled by the Botswana Football Association. They qualified for their maiden Africa Women Cup of Nations (AWCON) tournament held in Morocco in July 2022.[5][6]

    Botswana played in the qualification for the 2002 African Championship but lost in their first game. After this, they also took part in the qualification for the 2008 African Championship where they played two matches and lost both to Namibia at the end of 2007. Botswana did not play again until the qualification for the 2010 Championship where they lost both matches, this time against Democratic Republic of the Congo. For these games, Botswana named an entirely U20 national team.[7] They have also played games since they were eliminated from qualification.

    History

    Botswana played their first match in Harare, Zimbabwe on April 19, 2002, against South Africa in a series of friendlies. They lost 14–0. After this match, they lost 3–0 against Swaziland and 7–1 against Mozambique, where they scored their first goal.

    Botswana's first major competition was in the 2008 African Women's Championship where after 5 years, they played an international match, this time against Namibia. Zebras lost both legs by 3–0 and 6–1.

    Botswana had played with Zambia on 4 May 2008 and lost 4–2.

    With a U20 team, Zebras played 2010 African Women's Championship qualifiers against Congo DR and again lost both legs, this time by 2–0 and 5–2 and did not qualify for either the 2010 African Women's Championship and the 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup

    A series of friendlies occurred in October 2010, against Zambia on 2 and 23 October. They lost 1–4 and 1–2 respectively; against Tanzania on 25 October and 26 October, lost 2–3 and draw 1–1. In the next year, March 2011, they again played against Namibia and lost 1–0.

    In 2011, one of the two friendlies in April and May with South Africa marked their first victory, by 1–0. The other match was lost 4–0. In August, they played against Tanzania on 2 August, losing 3–1; South Africa on August 3, losing 4–0 and against Zambia, also losing, 4–1.

    They entered the 2012 African Women's Championship qualifiers and played against Zimbabwe, and were eliminated by an aggregate score of 3–1, due to losing the two legs by 1–0 and 2–1. Last friendlies in 2012 included two losses against South Africa (3–0) and Zimbabwe (5–0).

    Before the 2014 African Women's Championship qualifiers, the team played the first 2014 matches, against Swaziland on 7 and 8 January and won for the second and third time, by 3–0 and 3–1. The first leg of the qualifiers for the African Championship started on 14 February with a loss against Zimbabwe 1–0 and the second leg was played on 2 March, with another loss, by 2–1. Botswana were eliminated from the African Championship and the World Cup. On June 7 of the same year, they played against South Africa, losing 4–0.

    Team image

    Home stadium

    The Botswana women's national football team plays their home matches at the Botswana National Stadium.

    Results and fixtures

    Main article: Botswana women's national football team results

    The following is a list of match results in the last 12 months, as well as any future matches that have been scheduled.

    Legend

      Win   Draw   Lose   Fixture

    2024

    27 February Friendly Russia  4–0  Botswana Antalya, Turkey
    16:00 UTC+2
    		Report
    6 April 2024 (2024-04-06) Friendly Botswana  2–1  Lesotho Tlokweng, Botswana
    16:00 UTC+2
    		Stadium: Royal Aria Stadium
    9 April 2024 (2024-04-09) Friendly Botswana  1–1  Namibia Tlokweng, Botswana
    16:00
    		Stadium: Royal Aria Stadium
    13 July 2024 Tunis Women's Cup Botswana  0–0  Tanzania Tunis, Tunisia
    15:00 UTC+1 Stadium: Chedly Zouiten Stadium
    15 July 2024 Tunis Women's Cup Tunisia  1–0  Botswana Tunis, Tunisia
    15:00 UTC+1 Shaiek 75' Stadium: Chedly Zouiten Stadium
    23 October 2024 (2024-10-23) 2024 COSAFA WC GS Malawi  1–1  Botswana Ibhayi, South Africa
    15:00 UTC+2 Chizimu 28' Report Moloi 40' Stadium: Isaac Wolfson Stadium
    Referee: Nteboheleng Setoko (Lesotho)
    26 October 2024 (2024-10-26) 2024 COSAFA WC GS Botswana  5–0  Mauritius Gqeberha, South Africa
    12:00 UTC+2
    		Report Stadium: Madibaz Stadium
    Referee: Tania Marisa Duarte (Angola)
    28 October 2024 (2024-10-28) 2024 COSAFA WC GS Madagascar  0–0  Botswana Ibhayi, South Africa
    12:00 UTC+2 Report Stadium: Isaac Wolfson Stadium
    Referee: Mercy Chipo Mayimbo (Zimbabwe)
    28 November 2024 (2024-11-28) Friendly Morocco  3–1  Botswana Tétouan, Morocco
    18:00 UTC+1
    		Report
    		Stadium: Saniat Rmel Stadium
    Referee: Aida Sy (Senegal)
    1 December 2024 (2024-12-01) Friendly Mali  0–1  Botswana Tanger, Morocco
    16:00 UTC+1 Report Moloi 61' Stadium: Tanger Stadium

    2025

    20 February 2025 (2025-02-20) 2026 WAFCON qualifying Botswana  0–2  DR Congo Francistown, Botswana
    15:00 UTC+2 Report
    		Stadium: Francistown Stadium
    26 February 2025 (2025-02-26) 2026 WAFCON qualifying DR Congo  0–0
    (2–0 agg.)    		  Botswana Kinshasa, Congo DR
    17:00 UTC+1 Report Stadium: Stade des Martyrs
    Referee: Shamirah Nabadda (Uganda)
    Note: DR Congo won 2–0 on aggregate.

    Source: globalsportsarchive.com

    Coaching staff

    Current coaching staff

    As of 7 November 2023
    Position Name Ref.
    Head coach Basimanebotlhe Alex Malete [8]
    Assistant coach Tapaphiwa Tracy Gaebolae
    Jacqualine Lorato Gaobinelwe

    Manager history

    Players

    Main article: List of Botswana women's international footballers

    Current squad

    Caps and goals accurate up to and including 30 October 2021.

    No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Goals Club
    16 1GK Sedilame Boseja (captain) (1997-12-01) 1 December 1997 (age 27) 10 0 South Africa Mamelodi Sundowns
    23 1GK Lesego Moeng (1998-02-03) 3 February 1998 (age 27) 6 0 Namibia Ongos
    1GK Tlamelo Pheresi (1996-11-30) 30 November 1996 (age 28) Botswana Gaborone United
    1GK Doris Motshegwe (2002-04-12) 12 April 2002 (age 23) Botswana Wonder Girls
    2 2DF Kesegofetse Mochawe (1995-07-30) 30 July 1995 (age 29) Botswana Gaborone United
    4 2DF Masego Montsho (1991-06-15) 15 June 1991 (age 33) China Henan
    8 2DF Lone Gaofetoge (2001-07-16) 16 July 2001 (age 23) Turkey Hakkarigücü Spor
    9 2DF Mokgabo Thanda (1993-04-03) 3 April 1993 (age 32) Zambia Yasa Queens
    14 2DF Veronicah Mogotsi (1992-08-21) 21 August 1992 (age 32) Botswana Double Action
    22 2DF Boitumelo Gammu (2002-11-28) 28 November 2002 (age 22) Namibia Ongos
    2DF Oteng Bonang (1998-12-28) 28 December 1998 (age 26) Botswana Gaborone United
    3 3MF Nancy Baeletse (1996-03-21) 21 March 1996 (age 29) Botswana Gaborone United
    5 3MF Esalenna Galekhutle (2001-01-23) 23 January 2001 (age 24) United States William Carey Crusaders
    6 3MF Golebaone Selebatso (1991-03-22) 22 March 1991 (age 34) Botswana Gaborone United
    21 3MF Laone Moloi (2000-11-26) 26 November 2000 (age 24) 3 0 Botswana Gaborone United
    3MF Tshegofatso Mosotho (2002-06-19) 19 June 2002 (age 22) Botswana Mazzoti
    10 3MF Lesego Radiakanyo (1999-06-27) 27 June 1999 (age 25) Botswana Double Action
    11 4FW Michelle Abueng (2001-05-06) 6 May 2001 (age 24) Botswana BDF XI
    13 4FW Keitumetse Dithebe (2002-07-17) 17 July 2002 (age 22) Turkey FOMGET
    15 4FW Balotlhanyi Johannes (1994-06-28) 28 June 1994 (age 30) Botswana Double Action
    17 4FW Masego Nfandiso (1998-09-22) 22 September 1998 (age 26) Botswana Bryant & STration
    20 4FW Gaonyadiwe Ontlametse (2000-01-12) 12 January 2000 (age 25) Botswana Gaborone United
    4FW Leungo Senwelo (2001-12-23) 23 December 2001 (age 23) Botswana Double Action
    4FW Jessica Maponga Botswana Gaborone United
    4FW Nondi Mahlasela (1991-12-25) 25 December 1991 (age 33) Botswana Prisons XI
    4FW Jessica Modise (2005-12-09) 9 December 2005 (age 19) Botswana Gaborone United
    4FW Peggy Manewe (2004-12-25) 25 December 2004 (age 20) Botswana Double Action

    Recent call-ups

    The following players have been called up to a Botswana squad in the past 12 months.

    Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Goals Club Latest call-up
    GK Bame Mokibe (1998-11-28) 28 November 1998 (age 26) 2 0 Botswana Double Action v.  Tunisia, 15 July 2024
    DF Lorato Motlogelwa (2003-03-24) 24 March 2003 (age 22) Botswana Makufa SC v.  Tunisia, 15 July 2024
    DF Desiree Kenyaditswe (2004-02-20) 20 February 2004 (age 21) 11 0 Botswana Double Action v.  Tunisia, 15 July 2024
    DF Neo Repito Botswana Mexican Girls v.  Tunisia, 15 July 2024
    MF Annah Nametso Sechane (2001-02-07) 7 February 2001 (age 24) Botswana Gaborone United v.  Russia, 27 February 2024
    MF Precious Tlhapi (2002-05-11) 11 May 2002 (age 22) Botswana Makufa SC v.  Tunisia, 15 July 2024
    MF Oratile Rathari (2002-11-11) 11 November 2002 (age 22) 2 0 Botswana Double Action v.  Tunisia, 15 July 2024
    MF Selebatso Golebaone (1991-03-22) 22 March 1991 (age 34) 12 0 Botswana Prison v.  Madagascar,28 October 2024
    MF Obonetse Rathari (2002-11-11) 11 November 2002 (age 22) Botswana Double Action v.  Mali, 1 December 2024
    FW Dimpho Senwelo Botswana Western Daynamites v.  Namibia, 9 April 2024
    FW Lesego Keleboge Botswana Security Systems v.  Russia, 27 February 2024
    FW Refilwe Tholakele (1996-01-26) 26 January 1996 (age 29) 15 8 v.  Tunisia, 15 July 2024
    FW Goanyadiwe Ontlametse (2000-01-12) 12 January 2000 (age 25) Botswana Double Action v.  Tunisia, 15 July 2024
    FW Atang Busang Botswana Gaborone United v.  Mali, 1 December 2024

    Previous squads

    Africa Women Cup of Nations
    COSAFA Women's Championship

    Records

    Main article: List of Botswana women's international footballers
    • Active players in bold, statistics correct as of 2020.

    Honours

    Regional

    Runners-up: 2020

    Competitive record

    FIFA Women's World Cup

    FIFA Women's World Cup record
    Year Result GP W D* L GF GA GD
    China 1991 Did not enter
    Sweden 1995
    United States 1999
    United States 2003
    China 2007
    Germany 2011 Did not qualify
    Canada 2015
    France 2019
    AustraliaNew Zealand 2023
    Brazil 2027 To be determined
    Total 0/10 - - - - - - -
    *Draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.

    Olympic Games

    Summer Olympics record
    Year Result Matches Wins Draws Losses GF GA
    United States 1996 Did Not Enter
    Australia 2000
    Greece 2004
    China 2008
    United Kingdom 2012 Did Not Qualify
    Brazil 2016
    Japan 2021
    France 2024
    United States 2028 To be determined
    Total 0/9 0 0 0 0 0 0

    Africa Women Cup of Nations

    Africa Women Cup of Nations record
    Year Result Matches Wins Draws Losses GF GA
    1991 Did not enter
    1995
    Nigeria 1998
    South Africa 2000
    Nigeria 2002 Withdrew
    South Africa 2004 Did not enter
    Nigeria 2006 Withdrew
    Equatorial Guinea 2008 Did not qualify
    South Africa 2010
    Equatorial Guinea 2012
    Namibia 2014
    Cameroon 2016
    Ghana 2018
    Republic of the Congo 2020 Cancelled
    Morocco 2022 Quarter-finals 4 1 0 3 5 7
    Morocco 2024 Qualified
    Total 1/14 4 1 0 3 5 7

    African Games

    African Games record
    Year Result Matches Wins Draws Losses GF GA
    Nigeria 2003 Did Not Enter
    Algeria 2007
    Mozambique 2011 Did Not Qualify
    Republic of the Congo 2015
    Morocco 2019
    Ghana 2023
    Egypt 2027 TBD
    Total 0/5 0 0 0 0 0 0

    COSAFA Women's Championship

    COSAFA Women's Championship record
    Year Round Pld W D* L GS GA GD
    Zimbabwe 2002 Group Stage 3 0 0 3 1 24 −23
    Zambia 2006 Did not enter
    Angola 2008 ----
    Zimbabwe 2011 Group Stage 3 0 0 3 2 11 −9
    Zimbabwe 2017 Group Stage 3 1 1 1 4 5 −1
    South Africa 2018 Group Stage 3 1 1 1 2 1 +1
    South Africa 2019 Fourth 4 2 1 1 4 4 0
    South Africa 2020 Runner -up 4 3 0 1 5 3 +2
    South Africa 2021 Group Stage 3 1 0 2 7 5 +2
    South Africa 2023 Group stage 3 1 2 0 5 2 +3
    Total Runner-up 23 9 5 12 30 55 -25
    *Draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.

    Honours

    All−time record against FIFA recognized nations

    The list shown below shows the Djibouti national football team all−time international record against opposing nations.
    *As of xxxxxx after match against xxxx.

    Key
      Positive balance (more wins than losses)
      Neutral balance (as many wins as losses)
      Negative balance (more losses than wins)
    Against Pld W D L GF GA GD Confederation

    Record per opponent

    *As ofxxxxx after match against xxxxx.

    Key
      Positive balance (more wins than losses)
      Neutral balance (as many wins as losses)
      Negative balance (more losses than wins)

    The following table shows Djibouti's all-time official international record per opponent:

    Opponent Pld W D L GF GA GD W% Confederation
    Total —

    See also

    References

    1. ^ Keagakwa, City (24 February 2024). "Sundowns, GU chase Mares' stars". Botswana Guardian. Retrieved 24 July 2023.
    2. ^ Kebonang, Segametsi (24 May 2015). "Botswana: Zebras Women Make Nation Proud". Botswana Daily News. Retrieved 24 July 2023.
    3. ^ "The FIFA/Coca-Cola Women's World Ranking". FIFA. 6 March 2025. Retrieved 6 March 2025.
    4. ^ "Botswana Women". betsapi.com. Retrieved 2024-10-04.
    5. ^ Mailwane, Tshepang Moeketsi (2022-02-24). "AWCON 2022: Botswana make history and players get rewarded - Feminine zone". Sport News Africa. Retrieved 2024-10-04.
    6. ^ Boranabi, Chakalisa Dube,Lebogang Mosikare,Kabelo (2022-02-26). "Coach undeterred by contract issue". Mmegi Online. Retrieved 2022-03-22.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
    7. ^ Bad start for women's football team Archived 2011-07-11 at the Wayback Machine Botswana Gazette
    8. ^ "tech staff of Botswana". twitter.
    9. ^ "The Mares Head Coach Alex Basimanebotlhe Malete has named the squad set to battle 🇨🇩 DR Congo in the next chapter of the WAFCON 2026 Qualifiers! ⚽ The journey to 🇲🇦 Morocco begins!". Botswana Football Association. 3 February 2025. Retrieved 3 February 2025 – via facebook.
    Credit: Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Botswana_women%27s_national_football_team

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