Botswana national football team

National association football team

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

Botswana

Nickname(s)| Dipitse (The Zebras)
Association| BFA
Confederation| CAF (Africa)
Sub-confederation| COSAFA (Southern Africa)
Head coach| Didier Gomes Da Rosa
Captain| Thatayaone Ditlhokwe
Most caps| Joel Mogorosi (92)
Top scorer| Jerome Ramatlhakwane (24)
Home stadium| Botswana National Stadium
FIFA code| BOT

First colours

Second colours

Third colours

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FIFA ranking
Current|  145  (18 July 2024)[1]
Highest| 53 (December 2010)
Lowest| 165 (November 1999 – February 2000)
First international
Malawi 8–1 Botswana
(Malawi; 13 July 1968)
Biggest win
Botswana 6–0 Mauritius
(Polokwane, South Africa; 1 June 2018)
Biggest defeat
Malawi 8–1 Botswana
(Malawi; 13 July 1968)
Botswana 0–7 Zimbabwe
(Gaborone, Botswana; 26 August 1990)
Africa Cup of Nations
Appearances| 1 (first in 2012)
Best result| Group Stage (2012)
COSAFA Cup
Appearances| 19 (first in 1997)
Best result| Runners-up (2016, 2019)

Medal record

COSAFA Cup
| 2016 Namibia | Team
| 2019 South Africa |

The Botswana national football team was founded in 1970 to represent Botswana in association football and is governed by the Botswana Football Association (BFA). It qualified for the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations.[3]

## History

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It took part in its first preliminary competition for the 1994 World Cup in the United States, where it faced Niger and Ivory Coast. It managed a 0–0 draw with the latter in Gaborone, and lost its other 3 matches, finishing last in its group.

The next competition it entered was for the 2002 World Cup, where it faced Zambia in a 2-legged tie to decide which team would advance to the group stages. Zambia won both legs of the tie to qualify and knock Botswana out.

After this, Botswana lost 3–0 to Zambia and to second-string sides from South Africa and Zimbabwe at home in Gaborone. A draw with Madagascar which was ranked at 146th in the world at the time, led Botswana FA to sack manager Colwyn Rowe, who had guided Botswana to its then-highest ever FIFA ranking of 95th. BFA claimed this move was taken because it feared for his safety from angry fans. Stanley Tshosane was named as his replacement and in his first game in charge, Botswana achieved a 2–1 win away to Mozambique. While achieving a draw with Ivory Coast, Botswana finished bottom of its qualifying group for the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.

Botswana defied its ranking to become the first team to qualify for the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations, beating Tunisia both at home and away. This coincided with a rise to its highest ever FIFA ranking of 53rd. It did not manage to build upon this upturn in form at the tournament, losing more narrowly to Ghana and Mali and more heavily to Guinea to finish bottom of its group with 0 points.

The truncated qualification format for the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations saw Botswana face Mali in a two-legged tie, which Botswana lost 7–1 on aggregate. Botswana failed to qualify for the 2014 World Cup, finishing third in its group with 7 points behind South Africa and Ethiopia.

In October 2013, BFA sacked Tshosane, citing his "failing to meet the targets set for him". It subsequently appointed Englishman Peter Butler in February 2014.

Beating Burundi and Guinea-Bissau in the knockout rounds, it finished last in its qualifying group for the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations with a single point. In its qualifying group for the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations, it finished third - 7 points behind qualifiers Burkina Faso and Uganda. In the qualifiers for the 2018 World Cup, it beat Eritrea in the first round and won 2–1 at home against Mali in the first leg of the second round. A 2–0 win for Mali in Bamako meant that Botswana lost on aggregate and failed to make the group stages.

In July 2017, David Bright became manager of the Zebras for the 4th time after BFA chose not to renew Butler's contract. He led the team during qualifiers for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations, in which Botswana scored only 1 goal in its 6 Group I matches.

## Results and fixtures

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See also: Botswana national football team results (2020 to present)

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

Win Draw Loss Fixture

### 2023

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Eswatini v  Botswana 5 July 2023 COSAFA Cup|  Eswatini | 0–1|  Botswana | Durban

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15:00 |  | Report |

* Ditsele 23'

| Stadium: King Zwelithini Stadium

South Africa v  Botswana 8 July 2023 COSAFA Cup|  South Africa | 2–1|  Botswana | Durban

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15:00 |

* Rayners 66' (pen.)
* Mogaila 68'

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* Kgamanyane 63'

| Stadium: King Zwelithini Stadium

Namibia v  Botswana 11 July 2023 COSAFA Cup|  Namibia | 0–0|  Botswana | Durban

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18:00 |  | Report |  | Stadium: Chatsworth Stadium

Tunisia v  Botswana 7 September 2023 AFCON qualification|  Tunisia | 3–0|  Botswana | Radès, Tunisia

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20:00 UTC+1 |

* Velaphi 60' (o.g.)
* Msakni 82', 90+3'

| Report |  | Stadium: Stade Hammadi Agrebi
Referee: Issa Sy (Senegal)

Botswana v  Zimbabwe 30 September Friendly|  Botswana | 1–1|  Zimbabwe |

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Botswana v  Eswatini 16 October Friendly|  Botswana | 2–1|  Eswatini |

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Botswana v  Mozambique 16 November 2026 World Cup qualification|  Botswana | 2–3|  Mozambique | Francistown, Botswana

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15:00 UTC+2 |

* Tlhalefang 74'
* Ngele 85'

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* Clésio 14'
* Ratifo 52'
* Muiomo 75'

| Stadium: Obed Itani Chilume Stadium
Referee: Peter Waweru (Kenya)

Botswana v  Guinea 21 November 2026 World Cup qualification|  Botswana | 1–0|  Guinea | Francistown, Botswana

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15:00 UTC+2 |

* Seakanyeng 79'

| Report |  | Stadium: Obed Itani Chilume Stadium
Referee: Patrice Tanguy Mebiame (Gabon)

### 2024

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Botswana v  Mozambique 8 January Friendly|  Botswana | 1–1|  Mozambique | Johannesburg, South Africa

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16:00 UTC+2 |

* Seakanyeng 39' (pen.)

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* Amade 90+5'

| Stadium: Johannesburg Stadium

Botswana v  Rwanda 22 March Friendly|  Botswana | 0–0|  Rwanda | Antananarivo, Madagascar

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Burundi v  Botswana 25 March Friendly|  Burundi | 0–0|  Botswana | Antananarivo, Madagascar

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Uganda v  Botswana 7 June 2026 World Cup qualification|  Uganda | 1-0|  Botswana | Kampala, Uganda

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19:00 UTC+3 |

* Shaban 74'

| Report |  | Stadium: Mandela National Stadium
Attendance: 45,000
Referee: Clement Franklin Kpan (Ivory Coast)

Somalia v  Botswana 10 June 2026 World Cup qualification|  Somalia | 1-3|  Botswana | Maputo, Mozambique

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15:00 UTC+2 |

* Hassan 74'

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* Sesinyi 10'
* Gaolaolwe 53'
* Seakanyeng 72'

| Stadium: Estádio do Zimpeto
Referee: Emmanuel Mensah (Liberia)

Eswatini v  Botswana 26 June 2024 COSAFA Cup|  Eswatini | 0–0|  Botswana | Gqeberha, South Africa

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15:00 |  | Report |  | Stadium: Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium

South Africa v  Botswana 29 June 2024 COSAFA Cup|  South Africa | 0–0|  Botswana | Gqeberha, South Africa

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15:00 |  | Report |  | Stadium: Isaac Wolfson Stadium

Mozambique v  Botswana 2 July 2024 COSAFA Cup|  Mozambique | 3–1|  Botswana | Gqeberha, South Africa

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* Ferreira 45+2'
* Dário 66'
* Cândido 90+4'

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* Kopelang 20'

| Stadium: Isaac Wolfson Stadium

Libya v  Botswana 31 August Friendly|  Libya | 1–0|  Botswana | Tripoli, Libya

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18:00 UTC+2 | Krawa'a 54' (pen.) | Report |  | Stadium: Tripoli Stadium

### 2025

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Botswana v  Algeria March 2025 (2025-03) 2026 World Cup qualification|  Botswana | v|  Algeria |

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Botswana v  Somalia March 2025 (2025-03) 2026 World Cup qualification|  Botswana | v|  Somalia |

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Algeria v  Botswana September 2025 (2025-09) 2026 World Cup qualification|  Algeria | v|  Botswana |

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Mozambique v  Botswana September 2025 (2025-09) 2026 World Cup qualification|  Mozambique | v|  Botswana |

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Botswana v  Uganda October 2025 (2025-10) 2026 World Cup qualification|  Botswana | v|  Uganda |

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Guinea v  Botswana October 2025 (2025-10) 2026 World Cup qualification|  Guinea | v|  Botswana |

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## Coaching history

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Caretaker managers are listed in italics.

* Thomas Johnson (1973)
* Rudi Gutendorf (1976)
* Peter Cormack (1986–1987)
* Kenny Mwape (1990–1992)
* Freddie Mwila (1992–1994)
* Freddie Mwila (1994–1996)
* Michael Gaborone (1996–1997)
* David Bright (1997–1998)
* David Bright (1999)
* Jeff Butler (1999)
* David Bright (2000)
* Karl-Heinz Marotzke (2001)
* Veselin Jelušić (2002–2005)
* David Bright (2006)
* Colwyn Rowe (2006–2008)
* Stanley Tshosane (2008–2013)
* Peter Butler (2014–2017)
* Mogomotsi Mpote (2017)
* David Bright (2017–2019)
* Mfolo Mfolo (2019)
* Mogomotsi Mpote (2019)
* Adel Amrouche (2019–2022)
* Rahman Gumbo (2022)
* Mogomotsi Mpote (2022–2023)
* Didier Gomes Da Rosa (2023-)

## Players

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### Current squad

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The following players were called up for the 2024 COSAFA Cup.[4]

Caps and goals correct as of 26 June 2024, after the match against Eswatini

No. | Pos. | Player  | Date of birth (age)  | Caps  | Goals  | Club

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| 1GK | Victor James |  (2002-08-27) 27 August 2002 (age 22) | 1  | 0  |  Masitaoka
| 1GK | Karamelo Kgosipula |  (2003-02-06) 6 February 2003 (age 21) | 0  | 0  |  Matebele
| 1GK | Kenneth Mmoko |  (1999-10-13) 13 October 1999 (age 24) | 0  | 0  |  Sua Flamingoes
| 1GK | Jovan Nikolic |  (2001-09-09) 9 September 2001 (age 23) | 0  | 0  |  Marinhense

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| 2DF | Tebogo Kopelang |  (2000-04-24) 24 April 2000 (age 24) | 21  | 0  |  Security Systems
| 2DF | Kitso Mangolo |  (1999-01-06) 6 January 1999 (age 25) | 20  | 1  |  Ihefu
| 2DF | Thabo Babutsi |  (2000-07-24) 24 July 2000 (age 24) | 3  | 0  |  Township Rollers
| 2DF | Atamelang Lesogo |  | 1  | 0  |  Orapa United
| 2DF | Botsile Sakana |  (2001-01-26) 26 January 2001 (age 23) | 1  | 0  |  Masitaoka
| 2DF | Obakeng Senono |  (1999-09-29) 29 September 1999 (age 24) | 1  | 0  |  Masitaoka
| 2DF | Leruo Ratala |  (2002-03-28) 28 March 2002 (age 22) | 0  | 0  |  Gaborone United
| 2DF | Bonno Sepako |  | 0  | 0  |  UB Hawks

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| 3MF | Gape Thibedi |  (2000-02-02) 2 February 2000 (age 24) | 11  | 0  |  Gaborone United
| 3MF | Olebogeng Ramotse |  (1998-01-17) 17 January 1998 (age 26) | 9  | 0  |  Masitaoka
| 3MF | Tawana Mbakile |  (2000-07-14) 14 July 2000 (age 24) | 5  | 0  |  Security Systems
| 3MF | Obakeng Ramotlhwa |  (1999-07-26) 26 July 1999 (age 25) | 1  | 0  |  Masitaoka
| 3MF | Ricky Ratlhogo |  (2000-12-08) 8 December 2000 (age 23) | 1  | 0  |  Orapa United
| 3MF | Ofentse Mbaiwa |  (2003-06-10) 10 June 2003 (age 21) | 0  | 0  |  Eleven Angels
| 3MF | Boniface Ramolale |  (2002-04-03) 3 April 2002 (age 22) | 0  | 0  |  Masitaoka
| 3MF | Shaun Theron |  (2003-03-11) 11 March 2003 (age 21) | 0  | 0  |  Jwaneng Galaxy

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| 4FW | Molaodi Tlhalefang |  (1997-07-07) 7 July 1997 (age 27) | 11  | 2  |  Miscellaneous SC Serowe
| 4FW | Eric Ookame |  (2001-04-03) 3 April 2001 (age 23) | 4  | 0  |  Eleven Angels
| 4FW | Oarabile Sekwai |  (1998-11-28) 28 November 1998 (age 25) | 4  | 0  |  Police XI
| 4FW | Lizo Skweyiya |  (2004-01-01) 1 January 2004 (age 20) | 4  | 0  |  Orlando Pirates
| 4FW | Thabiso Bante |  (1995-04-25) 25 April 1995 (age 29) | 2  | 0  |  TAFIC
| 4FW | Tshepo Keselebale |  | 2  | 0  |  Security Systems
| 4FW | Bame Morwalela |  (1999-03-25) 25 March 1999 (age 25) | 2  | 1  |  Township Rollers

### Recent call-ups

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The following players were last called up within the last twelve months.

Pos. | Player  | Date of birth (age)  | Caps  | Goals  | Club  | Latest call-up

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GK | Kabelo Dambe |  (1990-05-10) 10 May 1990 (age 34) | 63  | 0  |  Township Rollers | v.  Somalia, 10 June 2024
GK | Goitseone Phoko |  (1994-12-13) 13 December 1994 (age 29) | 27  | 1  |  Gaborone United | v.  Somalia, 10 June 2024
GK | Thabo Motswagole |  (2000-04-22) 22 April 2000 (age 24) | 1  | 0  |  Masitaoka | v.  Somalia, 10 June 2024

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DF | Mosha Gaolaolwe |  (1993-12-25) 25 December 1993 (age 30) | 79  | 2  |  Township Rollers | v.  Somalia, 10 June 2024
DF | Thatayaone Ditlhokwe |  (1998-09-21) 21 September 1998 (age 25) | 31  | 2  |  Kaizer Chiefs | v.  Somalia, 10 June 2024
DF | Alfred Velaphi |  (1999-01-18) 18 January 1999 (age 25) | 23  | 0  |  Gaborone United | v.  Somalia, 10 June 2024
DF | Motsholetsi Sikele |  (1991-12-01) 1 December 1991 (age 32) | 4  | 0  |  Township Rollers | v.  Somalia, 10 June 2024
DF | Mothusi Johnson |  (1997-07-28) 28 July 1997 (age 27) | 24  | 0  |  Gaborone United | v.  Burundi, 25 March 2024
DF | Thato Kebue |  (1997-05-29) 29 May 1997 (age 27) | 34  | 2  |  Gaborone United | v.  Guinea, 21 November 2023

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MF | Gape Mohutsiwa |  (1997-03-20) 20 March 1997 (age 27) | 22  | 2  |  ASO Chlef | v.  Somalia, 10 June 2024
MF | Godiraone Modingwane |  (1996-06-26) 26 June 1996 (age 28) | 19  | 0  |  Botswana Defence Force | v.  Somalia, 10 June 2024
MF | Gilbert Baruti |  (1992-03-16) 16 March 1992 (age 32) | 9  | 0  |  Jwaneng Galaxy | v.  Somalia, 10 June 2024
MF | Phenyo Serameng |  (1996-09-27) 27 September 1996 (age 27) | 4  | 0  |  Township Rollers | v.  Somalia, 10 June 2024
MF | Koketso Majafi |  (1992-11-07) 7 November 1992 (age 31) | 1  | 0  |  Orapa United | v.  Somalia, 10 June 2024
MF | Mpho Kgaswane |  (1994-06-13) 13 June 1994 (age 30) | 21  | 2  |  Gaborone United | v.  Burundi, 25 March 2024
MF | Christopher Lemme |  (1995-11-05) 5 November 1995 (age 28) | 3  | 0  |  Security Systems | v.  Burundi, 25 March 2024
MF | Thabo Leinanyane |  (1993-07-27) 27 July 1993 (age 31) | 17  | 0  |  Jwaneng Galaxy | v.  Mozambique, 8 January 2024
MF | Lebogang Ditsele |  (1996-04-20) 20 April 1996 (age 28) | 54  | 3  |  Gaborone United | v.  Guinea, 21 November 2023
MF | Mothusi Cooper |  (1997-07-19) 19 July 1997 (age 27) | 25  | 0  |  Gaborone United | v.  Guinea, 21 November 2023
MF | Brandon Wilson |  (1997-01-28) 28 January 1997 (age 27) | 0  | 0  |  Hanoi | v.  Guinea, 21 November 2023
MF | Gofaone Mabaya |  (1995-08-31) 31 August 1995 (age 29) | 18  | 0  |  Orapa United | v.  Zimbabwe, 30 September 2023
MF | Lemogang Maswena |  (1991-02-05) 5 February 1991 (age 33) | 7  | 1  |  Jwaneng Galaxy | v.  Zimbabwe, 30 September 2023
MF | Thabang Aphiri |  (2003-08-03) 3 August 2003 (age 21) | 1  | 0  |  Jwaneng Galaxy | v.  Zimbabwe, 30 September 2023

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FW | Kabelo Seakanyeng |  (1993-06-25) 25 June 1993 (age 31) | 61  | 10  |  Olympique Khouribga | v.  Somalia, 10 June 2024
FW | Tumisang Orebonye |  (1996-03-26) 26 March 1996 (age 28) | 48  | 5  |  AS FAR | v.  Somalia, 10 June 2024
FW | Segolame Boy |  (1992-11-07) 7 November 1992 (age 31) | 40  | 4  |  Township Rollers | v.  Somalia, 10 June 2024
FW | Thabang Sesinyi |  (1992-10-15) 15 October 1992 (age 31) | 23  | 3  |  Jwaneng Galaxy | v.  Somalia, 10 June 2024
FW | Thatayaone Kgamanyane |  (1996-01-30) 30 January 1996 (age 28) | 26  | 5  |  Gaborone United | v.  Mozambique, 8 January 2024
FW | Monty Enosa |  (2004-02-06) 6 February 2004 (age 20) | 5  | 0  |  Masitaoka | v.  Zimbabwe, 30 September 2023

## Player records

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As of 7 September 2024[5]
Players in bold are still active with Botswana.

### Most appearances

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Rank  | Player  | Caps  | Goals  | Career

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1 | Joel Mogorosi | 92 | 16 | 2005–2019
2 | Mompati Thuma | 86 | 1 | 2004–2013
3 | Modiri Marumo | 85 | 0 | 1997–2015
4 | Mosha Gaolaolwe | 80 | 2 | 2013–present
5 | Ndiapo Letsholathebe | 78 | 0 | 2003–2013
6 | Tshepo Motlhabankwe | 76 | 2 | 2003–2013
7 | Mogogi Gabonamong | 74 | 4 | 1999–2015
8 | Dipsy Selolwane | 68 | 18 | 1998–2012
9 | Lemponye Tshireletso | 64 | 11 | 2009–2020
10 | Kabelo Dambe | 63 | 0 | 2011–present

### Top goalscorers

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Rank  | Player  | Goals  | Caps  | Ratio  | Career

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1 | Jerome Ramatlhakwane | 24 | 61 | 0.39 | 2006–2018
2 | Dipsy Selolwane | 18 | 68 | 0.26 | 1998–2012
3 | Joel Mogorosi | 16 | 92 | 0.17 | 2005–2019
4 | Lemponye Tshireletso | 11 | 64 | 0.17 | 2009–2020
5 | Onkabetse Makgantai | 10 | 27 | 0.37 | 2014–2021
Kabelo Seakanyeng | 10 | 62 | 0.16 | 2014–present
7 | Moemedi Moatlhaping | 9 | 50 | 0.18 | 2004–2013
8 | Tshepiso Molwantwa | 8 | 44 | 0.18 | 1998–2006
9 | Pontsho Moloi | 7 | 50 | 0.14 | 2004–2012
10 | Thatayaone Kgamanyane | 5 | 27 | 0.19 | 2017–present
Tumisang Orebonye | 5 | 49 | 0.1 | 2017–present
Mogakolodi Ngele | 5 | 49 | 0.1 | 2009–present

## Competitive records

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### FIFA World Cup

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FIFA World Cup record  |  | Qualification record

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Year  | Round  | Position  | Pld | W | D*  | L | GF | GA | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA
1970 to 1978 | Not a FIFA member | Not a FIFA member
1982 to 1990 | Did not enter | Declined participation
1994 | Did not qualify | 4  | 0  | 1  | 3  | 1  | 9
1998 | Did not enter | Did not enter
2002 | Did not qualify | 2  | 0  | 0  | 2  | 0  | 2
2006 | 12  | 4  | 1  | 7  | 14  | 19
2010 | 6  | 1  | 2  | 3  | 3  | 8
2014 | 6  | 2  | 1  | 3  | 8  | 10
2018 | 4  | 3  | 0  | 1  | 7  | 4
2022 | 2  | 0  | 1  | 1  | 0  | 1
2026 | To be determined | 4  | 2  | 0  | 2  | 6  | 5
2030 | To be determined
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Total |  | 0/11 |  |  |  |  |  |  | 40 | 12 | 6 | 22 | 39 | 58

### Africa Cup of Nations

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Main article: Botswana at the Africa Cup of Nations

Africa Cup of Nations record  |  | Qualification record

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Year  | Round  | Position  | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA
1957 | Part of  United Kingdom | Part of  United Kingdom
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1962
1963
1965
1968 | Not affiliated to CAF | Not affiliated to CAF
1970
1974
1976
1978 | Did not enter | Did not enter
1980
1982
1984
1986
1988
1990
1992
1994 | Did not qualify
1996
1998
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012 | Group stage  | 14th  | 3  | 0  | 0  | 3  | 2  | 9
2013 | Did not qualify
2015
2017
2019
2021
2023
2025 | To be determined | To be determined
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Total  | Group stage  | 1/34  | 3  | 0  | 0  | 3  | 2  | 9  |  |  |  |  |  |

### COSAFA Cup

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Main article: COSAFA Cup

## Head-to-head record

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As of 7 September 2024 after match against  Mauritania[6]

Key | Positive balance (more Wins)

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Algeria | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6 | −6
Angola | 14 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 14 | −8
Burkina Faso | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 7 | −4
Burundi | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | +1
Central African Republic | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 | −1
Cameroon | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0
Chad | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | +2
China | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 6 | −5
Comoros | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | +1
DR Congo | 5 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 4 | −4
Egypt | 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 7 | −6
Equatorial Guinea | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 5 | –1
Eritrea | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | +4
Ethiopia | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 4 | +3
Gabon | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0
Ghana | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | −1
Guinea | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 18 | −15
Guinea-Bissau | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | +2
Iran | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0
Iraq | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0
Ivory Coast | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 11 | −10
Kenya | 7 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 10 | −3
Lesotho | 31 | 15 | 11 | 5 | 39 | 23 | +16
Liberia | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0
Libya | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | −1
Madagascar | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 7 | −2
Malawi | 25 | 5 | 8 | 12 | 21 | 47 | −26
Mali | 7 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 5 | 19 | −14
Mauritania | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 9 | −6
Mauritius | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 1 | +5
Morocco | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | −2
Mozambique | 24 | 5 | 5 | 14 | 19 | 38 | −19
Namibia | 20 | 7 | 11 | 2 | 19 | 18 | +1
New Zealand | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0
Niger | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | −2
Nigeria | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0
Senegal | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | −5
Rwanda | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0
Seychelles | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 1 | +7
Somalia | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | +2
South Africa | 20 | 0 | 6 | 14 | 10 | 31 | −21
South Sudan | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | +3
Swaziland | 31 | 16 | 10 | 5 | 45 | 25 | +20
Sweden | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | −1
Tanzania | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 9 | −2
Togo | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0
Trinidad and Tobago | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0
Tunisia | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 12 | −7
Uganda | 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 8 | −6
Zambia | 26 | 4 | 7 | 15 | 12 | 39 | −27
Zimbabwe | 19 | 4 | 5 | 10 | 9 | 23 | −14
Total | 346 | 92 | 95 | 159 | 280 | 432 | −152

## References

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1. ^ "The FIFA/Coca-Cola Men's World Ranking". FIFA. 18 July 2024. Retrieved 18 July 2024.
2. ^ Elo rankings change compared to one year ago. "World Football Elo Ratings". eloratings.net. 6 September 2024. Retrieved 6 September 2024.
3. ^ "BBC Sport – Football – Minnows Botswana qualify for Africa Cup of Nations". BBC News. 2011-03-26. Archived from the original on 2023-04-04. Retrieved 2013-11-15.
4. ^ "Final Squad". Twitter. Botswana Football Association.
5. ^ "Botswana – Record International Players". RSSSF. Archived from the original on 2022-07-10. Retrieved 2017-02-02.
6. ^ "World Football Elo Ratings: Botswana". Elo Ratings. Archived from the original on 12 February 2018. Retrieved 9 August 2017.

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