This article is about the women's team. For the men's team, see Botswana national football team.
The Botswana women's national football team 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.
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. 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
2023
Botswana 
v 
Tanzania
Kenya 
v Botswana
Botswana v Kenya
2024
Russia 
v Botswana
Botswana v 
Lesotho
Botswana v 
Namibia
Botswana v Tanzania
Tunisia 
v Botswana
Malawi 
v Botswana
Botswana v 
Mauritius
Madagascar 
v Botswana
Morocco 
v Botswana
Mali 
v Botswana
Source: globalsportsarchive.com
Coaching staff
Current coaching staff
- As of 7 November 2023
Manager history
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Players
Main article: List of Botswana women's international footballers
Current squad
- The following squad were named for two friendly games against Mali and Morocco in December 2024.
Caps and goals accurate up to and including 30 October 2021.
| No.
|
Pos.
|
Player
|
Date of birth (age)
|
Caps
|
Goals
|
Club
|
| 1
|
1GK
|
Tlamelo Pheresi
|
(1996-11-30) November 30, 1996 (age 28)
|
|
|
Gaborone United
|
| 16
|
1GK
|
Sedilame Boseja (captain)
|
(1997-12-01) 1 December 1997 (age 27)
|
10
|
0
|
 Mamelodi Sundowns
|
|
|
1GK
|
Lesego Moeng
|
(1998-02-03) 3 February 1998 (age 26)
|
6
|
0
|
Ongos
|
|
| 4
|
2DF
|
Masego Montsho
|
(1991-06-15) June 15, 1991 (age 33)
|
|
|
 Henan FC
|
| 9
|
2DF
|
Mokgabo Thanda
|
(1993-04-03) April 3, 1993 (age 31)
|
|
|
 Yasa Queens
|
| 8
|
2DF
|
Lone Gaofetoge
|
(2001-07-16) July 16, 2001 (age 23)
|
|
|
 Hakkarigücü Spor
|
| 2
|
2DF
|
Kesegofetse Mochawe
|
(1995-07-30) July 30, 1995 (age 29)
|
|
|
Gaborone United
|
| 14
|
2DF
|
Veronicah Mogotsi
|
(1992-08-21) August 21, 1992 (age 32)
|
|
|
Double Action
|
|
|
2DF
|
Boitumelo Gammu
|
(2002-11-28) 28 November 2002 (age 22)
|
|
|
Ongos
|
|
| 3
|
3MF
|
Nancy Baeletse
|
(1996-03-21) March 21, 1996 (age 28)
|
|
|
Gaborone United
|
| 19
|
3MF
|
Laone Moloi
|
(2000-11-26) 26 November 2000 (age 24)
|
3
|
0
|
Gaborone United
|
|
|
3MF
|
Obonetse Rathari
|
(2002-11-11) November 11, 2002 (age 22)
|
|
|
Double Action
|
| 6
|
3MF
|
Tshegofatso Mosotho
|
|
|
|
Mazzoti
|
|
| 15
|
4FW
|
Balotlhanyi Johannes
|
(1994-06-28)28 June 1994 (aged 30)
|
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|
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|
Double Action
|
| 10
|
3MF
|
Lesego Radiakanyo
|
(1999-06-27) June 27, 1999 (age 25)
|
|
|
Double Action
|
| 18
|
4FW
|
Leungo Senwelo
|
(2001-12-23) December 23, 2001 (age 23)
|
|
|
Double Action
|
|
|
4FW
|
Atang Busang
|
|
|
|
Gaborone United
|
| 13
|
4FW
|
Keitumetse Dithebe
|
(2002-07-17) July 17, 2002 (age 22)
|
|
|
Gaborone United
|
| 11
|
4FW
|
Nondi Mahlasela
|
|
|
|
Prisons XI
|
| 11
|
4FW
|
Michelle Abueng
|
(2001-05-06) May 6, 2001 (age 23)
|
|
|
BDF XI
|
| 15
|
4FW
|
Jessica Maponga
|
|
|
|
Gabrone United
|
| 18
|
4FW
|
Peggy Manewe
|
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|
|
|
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
|
Double Action
|
v. Tunisia, 15 July 2024
|
| GK
|
Doris Motshegwa
|
|
|
|
Wonder Girls
|
v. Tunisia, 15 July 2024
|
|
| DF
|
Goitsemang Tlamma
|
(1998-08-07) August 7, 1998 (age 26)
|
|
|
Gaborone United
|
v. Kenya, 5 December 2023
|
| DF
|
Lorato Motlogelwa
|
|
|
|
Makufa SC
|
v. Tunisia, 15 July 2024
|
| DF
|
Desiree Kenyaditswe
|
|
11
|
0
|
Double Action
|
v. Tunisia, 15 July 2024
|
| DF
|
Neo Repito
|
|
|
|
Mexican Girls
|
v. Tunisia, 15 July 2024
|
|
| MF
|
Golebaone Selebatso
|
(1991-03-22) March 22, 1991 (age 33)
|
|
|
Gaborone United
|
v. Russia, 27 February 2024
|
| MF
|
Annah Nametso Sechane
|
(2001-02-07) February 7, 2001 (age 23)
|
|
|
Gaborone United
|
v. Russia, 27 February 2024
|
| MF
|
Balothanyi Johannes
|
(1994-06-28) June 28, 1994 (age 30)
|
|
|
Double Action
|
v. Kenya, 5 December 2023
|
| MF
|
Precious Tlhapi
|
(2002-05-11) 11 May 2002 (age 22)
|
|
|
Makufa SC
|
v. Tunisia, 15 July 2024
|
| MF
|
Oratile Rathari
|
(2000-11-28) 28 November 2000 (age 24)
|
2
|
0
|
Double Action
|
v. Tunisia, 15 July 2024
|
| MF
|
Selebatso Golebaone
|
(1991-03-22) 22 March 1991 (age 33)
|
12
|
0
|
Prison
|
v. Madagascar,28 October 2024
|
|
| FW
|
Masego Nfandiso
|
|
|
|
Bryant & STration
|
v. Namibia, 9 April 2024
|
| FW
|
Dimpho Senwelo
|
|
|
|
Western Daynamites
|
v. Namibia, 9 April 2024
|
| FW
|
Lesego Keleboge
|
|
|
|
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) January 12, 2000 (age 25)
|
|
|
Double Action
|
v. Tunisia, 15 July 2024
|
| FW
|
Jessica Modise
|
|
|
|
Mexoiczn Girls FC
|
v. Tunisia, 15 July 2024
|
| FW
|
Yaone Modise
|
(2005-12-09)9 December 2005 (aged 18)
|
-
|
-
|
Gaborone United
|
v. Madagascar,28 October 2024
|
| FW
|
Gaonyadiwe Ontlametse
|
(2000-01-12)12 January 2000 (aged 24)
|
-
|
-
|
Gaborone United
|
v. Madagascar,28 October 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.
Most capped players
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|
Top goalscorers
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| #
|
Player
|
Year(s)
|
Goals
|
Caps
|
|
Honours
Regional
Runners-up: 2020
Competitive record
FIFA Women's World Cup
- *Draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.
Olympic Games
Africa Women Cup of Nations
African Games
COSAFA Women's Championship
| COSAFA Women's Championship record
|
| Year
|
Round
|
Pld
|
W
|
D*
|
L
|
GS
|
GA
|
GD
|
 2002 |
Group Stage |
3 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
1 |
24 |
−23
|
| 2006 |
Did not enter
|
 2008 |
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|
| 2011 |
Group Stage |
3 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
2 |
11 |
−9
|
| 2017 |
Group Stage |
3 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
4 |
5 |
−1
|
| 2018 |
Group Stage |
3 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
2 |
1 |
+1
|
| 2019 |
Fourth |
4 |
2 |
1 |
1 |
4 |
4 |
0
|
| 2020 |
Runner -up |
4 |
3 |
0 |
1 |
5 |
3 |
+2
|
| 2021 |
Group Stage |
3 |
1 |
0 |
2 |
7 |
5 |
+2
|
| 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
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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 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
See also
References
- Keagakwa, City (24 February 2024). "Sundowns, GU chase Mares' stars". Botswana Guardian. Retrieved 24 July 2023.
- Kebonang, Segametsi (24 May 2015). "Botswana: Zebras Women Make Nation Proud". Botswana Daily News. Retrieved 24 July 2023.
- "The FIFA/Coca-Cola Women's World Ranking". FIFA. 13 December 2024. Retrieved 13 December 2024.
- "Botswana Women". betsapi.com. Retrieved 2024-10-04.
- Mailwane, Tshepang Moeketsi (2022-02-24). "AWCON 2022: Botswana make history and players get rewarded - Feminine zone". Sport News Africa. Retrieved 2024-10-04.
- Boranabi, Chakalisa Dube,Lebogang Mosikare,Kabelo (2022-02-26). "Coach undeterred by contract issue". Mmegi Online. Retrieved 2022-03-22.
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- Bad start for women's football team Archived 2011-07-11 at the Wayback Machine Botswana Gazette
- "tech staff of Botswana". twitter.
- "The Botswana Senior Women's National Team is set to face host nation Morocco in an international friendly on November 28, 2024". Botswana Football Association. 9 December 2024. Retrieved 16 December 2024 – via facebook.
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