Botswana women's national football team

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, in where they scored their first goal.

Botswana's first major competition was in the 2008 African Women's Championship, in 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, 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 was eliminated by an aggregate score of 3–1, due to losing the two legs by 1–0 and 2–1. Last friendlies in 2012 include 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 ended eliminated from the African Championship and the World Cup. On June 7 of the same year, they played against South Africa, losing 4–0.

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

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

South Africa  v  Botswana

2 July Friendly	South Africa	0–5	Botswana	Brakpan, South Africa
15:00 UTC+2			Gaonyadiwe 5', 13' Dithebe 24' Tholakele 27', 79'	Stadium: Tsakane Stadium Referee: Vistoria Shangula (Namibia)

Botswana  v  Lesotho

12 August Friendly	Botswana	1–1	Lesotho	Gaborone, Botswana
				Stadium: Botswana National Stadium

Botswana B  v  Lesotho B

12 August Friendly	Botswana B	4–1	Lesotho B	Gaborone, Botswana
				Stadium: Botswana National Stadium

Gabon  v  Botswana

22 September 2023 (2023-09-22) 2024 AFWCON qualification First round 1st leg	Gabon	1–4	Botswana	Franceville, Gabon
16:30 UTC+2	Assengone 90+3' (pen.)	Report (BFA)	Radiakanyo 56' Ontlametse 76', 89' Tholakele 90'	Stadium: Stade de Franceville Referee: Greta Musimu (DR Congo)

Botswana  v  Gabon

26 September 2023 (2023-09-26) 2024 AFWCON qualification First round 2nd leg	Botswana	6–0 (10–1 agg.)	Gabon	Lobatse, Botswana
15:00 UTC+2	Radiakanyo 8' Ontlametse 10', 30' Baeletsi 40' Dithebe 45+4' Gaofetoge 57'	Report (BFA)		Stadium: Lobatse Stadium
Note: Botswana won 10–1 on aggregate.

Namibia  v  Botswana

6 October 2023 (2023-10-06) 2023 COSAFA WC GS	Namibia	1–1	Botswana	Pretoria, South Africa
15:30 UTC+2	Hikuam 6'	Report	Mochawe 79'	Stadium: Lucas Moripe Stadium Referee: Gloria Sambumba (Zambia)

Botswana  v  Lesotho

9 October 2023 (2023-10-09) 2023 COSAFA WC GS	Botswana	3–0	Lesotho	Johannesburg, South Africa
12:00 UTC+2	Gaofetoge 6' Johannes 35' Mochawe 73'	Report		Stadium: Dobsonville Stadium Referee: Akhona Makalima (South Africa)

Zimbabwe  v  Botswana

11 October 2023 (2023-10-11) 2023 COSAFA WC GS	Zimbabwe	1–1	Botswana	Johannesburg, South Africa
15:30 UTC+2	Chemhere 4'	Report	Johannes 86'	Stadium: Dobsonville Stadium Referee: Salima Mukansanga (Rwanda)

Tanzania  v  Botswana

26 October 2023 (2023-10-26) 2024 Olympic qualifying	Tanzania	2–0	Botswana	Dar es Salaam,Tanzania
15:00 UTC+3	Clement 2' (pen.) Masaka 89'	Report		Stadium: Azam Complex Stadium

Botswana  v  Tanzania

31 October 2024 Olympic qualifying	Botswana	0–1 (0–3 agg.)	Tanzania
Note: Tanzania won 3–0 on aggregate

Kenya  v  Botswana

29 November 2023 (2023-11-29) 2024 AFWCON qualification Second round 1st leg	Kenya	1–1	Botswana	Nairobi, Kenya
15:00 UTC+3	Nekesa 45+4' (pen.)	Report (CAF)	Dithebe 37'	Stadium: Nyayo National Stadium

Botswana  v  Kenya

5 December 2023 (2023-12-05) 2024 AFWCON qualification Second round 2nd leg	Botswana	1–0 (2–1 agg.)	Kenya	Gaborone ,Botswana
	Dithebe 62'			Stadium: Botswana National Stadium
Note: Botswana won 2–1 on aggregate.

Russia  v  Botswana

27 February Friendly	Russia	4–0	Botswana	Antalya, Turkey
16:00 UTC+2	Belomyttseva 3', 86' (pen.) Fedorova 9' Smirnova 42'	Report

Botswana  v  Lesotho

6 April 2024 (2024-04-06) Friendly	Botswana	2–1	Lesotho	Tlokweng, Botswana
16:00 UTC+2	Moloi 32' Dithebe 48'		Ts'oaeli 73'	Stadium: Royal Aria Stadium

Botswana  v  Namibia

9 April 2024 (2024-04-09) Friendly	Botswana	1–1	Namibia	Tlokweng, Botswana
16:00	Senwelo 36'		Coleman 38'	Stadium: Royal Aria Stadium

Tunisia  v  Botswana

8–16 July 2024 (2024-07) 2024 Tunis Women's Cup	Tunisia	v	Botswana	Tunis, Tunisia
15:00 UTC+1				Stadium: Chedly Zouiten Stadium

Botswana  v  Tanzania

8–16 July 2024 (2024-07) 2024 Tunis Women's Cup	Botswana	v	Tanzania	Tunis, Tunisia
15:00 UTC+1				Stadium: Chedly Zouiten Stadium

Source: globalsportsarchive.com

As of 7 November 2023

• Gaoletlhoo Nkutlwisang (2021–2023)
• Basimanebotlhe Alex Malete(2023-)

• This is the squad named in April 2024 for two Friendly against  Lesotho and  Namibia.^[7]

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 27)			Gaborone United
1	1GK	Bame Mokibe	(1998-11-28) 28 November 1998 (age 25)	2	0	Double Action
16	1GK	Sedilame Boseja (captain)	(1997-12-01) 1 December 1997 (age 26)	10	0	Mamelodi Sundowns.
8	2DF	Lone Gaofetoge	(2001-07-16) July 16, 2001 (age 22)			Gaborone United
2	2DF	Kesegofetse Mochawe	(1995-07-30) July 30, 1995 (age 28)			Gaborone United
14	2DF	Lorato Motlogelwa				Makufa SC
9	2DF	Mokgabo Thanda	(1993-04-03) April 3, 1993 (age 31)			Yasa Queens
	2DF	Boitumelo Gammu	(2002-11-28) 28 November 2002 (age 21)
	2DF	Neo Repito				Makufa FC
14	2DF	Desiree Kenyaditswe		11	0	Double Action
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 23)	3	0	Gaborone United
	3MF	Precious Tlhapi	(2002-05-11) 11 May 2002 (age 22)			Makufa SC
12	3MF	Obonetse Rathari	(2002-11-11) November 11, 2002 (age 21)			Double Action
6	3MF	Tshegofatso Mosotho				Mazzoti
18	4FW	Leungo Senwelo	(2001-12-23) December 23, 2001 (age 22)			Double Action
20	4FW	Goanyadiwe Ontlametse	(2000-01-12) January 12, 2000 (age 24)			Double Action
18	4FW	Masego Nfandiso	}			Bryant & STration
10	3MF	Lesego Radiakanyo	(1999-06-27) June 27, 1999 (age 24)			Double Action
11	4FW	Michelle Abueng	(2001-05-06) May 6, 2001 (age 23)			BDF XI
13	4FW	Keitumetse Dithebe	(2002-07-17) July 17, 2002 (age 21)			Gaborone United
	4FW	Atang Busang				Gaborone United
11	4FW	Nondi Mahlasela				Prisons XI
15	4FW	Jessica Maponga				Mexoiczn Girls FC
6	4FW	Dimpho Senwelo				Western Daynamites

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	Peresi Tlamelo	(1997-05-11) 11 May 1997 (age 27)			Double Action	v.  Lesotho, 12 August 2023
GK	Gloria Moeng				S System	v.  Gabon, 26 September 2023
GK	Lesego Moeng	(1998-02-03) 3 February 1998 (age 26)	6	0	BDF	v.  Kenya, 5 December 2023
DF	Bonang Otlhagile	(1986-09-07) 7 September 1986 (age 37)			Double Action	v.  Lesotho, 12 August 2023
DF	Annah Sechane	(2001-02-07) 7 February 2001 (age 23)	10	0		v.  Lesotho, 12 August 2023
DF	Pearl Sikwane	(1999-01-08) 8 January 1999 (age 25)	0	0	Prisons Girls	v.  Gabon, 26 September 2023
DF	Lesego Sikwane	(2003-04-19) April 19, 2003 (age 21)			Security Systems	2023 COSAFA Women's Championship
DF	Masego Montsho	(1991-06-15) June 15, 1991 (age 33)			Security Systems	v.  Kenya, 5 December 2023
DF	Goitsemang Tlamma	(1998-08-07) August 7, 1998 (age 25)			Gaborone United	v.  Kenya, 5 December 2023
DF	Veronicah Mogotsi	(1992-08-21) August 21, 1992 (age 31)			Double Action	v.  Russia, 27 February 2024
MF	Oratile Rathari	(2000-11-28) 28 November 2000 (age 23)	2	0	Double Action	v.  South Africa, 2 July 2023
MF	Segakogodi Didukanyane	(2000-11-28) 28 November 2000 (age 23)	3	0	mex Girls	v.  Lesotho, 12 August 2023
MF	Maatla Tlhobogang	(1998-10-03) 3 October 1998 (age 25)	0	0	Gaborone United	v.  Lesotho, 12 August 2023
MF	Selebatso Golebaone	(1991-03-22) 22 March 1991 (age 33)	12	0	Prison	v.  Gabon, 26 September 2023
MF	Oteng Bonang	(1999-11-28) 28 November 1999 (age 24)			Double Action	v.  Gabon, 26 September 2023
MF	Dimpho Samatoto				Orapa All Stars	v.  Gabon, 26 September 2023
MF	Messia Radinonyane	(2001-02-13) February 13, 2001 (age 23)			Orapa All Stars	2023 COSAFA Women's Championship
MF	Balothanyi Johannes	(1994-06-28) June 28, 1994 (age 29)			Double Action	v.  Kenya, 5 December 2023
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
FW	Theo Pearl George	(2000-01-30) January 30, 2000 (age 24)			Prisons XI	2023 COSAFA Women's Championship
FW	Refilwe Tholakele	(1996-01-26) 26 January 1996 (age 28)	15	8		v.  Kenya, 5 December 2023
FW	Lesego Keleboge	}			Security Systems	v.  Russia, 27 February 2024
	Thapelo Moshe	(1999-02-07) 7 February 1999 (age 25)				v.  Lesotho, 12 August 2023
	Gonayamodimo Macha	(1998-02-21) 21 February 1998 (age 26)				v.  Lesotho, 12 August 2023
	Kenyaditswe Desiree	(2002-11-28) 28 November 2002 (age 21)				v.  Lesotho, 12 August 2023

Africa Women Cup of Nations

• 2022 Women's Africa Cup of Nations squads

COSAFA Women's Championship

• 2020 COSAFA Women's Championship squad
• 2022 COSAFA Women's Championship squad
• 2023 COSAFA Women's Championship squad

• Active players in bold, statistics correct as of 2020.

• COSAFA Women's Championship

Runners-up: 2020

FIFA Women's World Cup record
Year	Result	GP	W	D*	L	GF	GA	GD
1991	Did not enter
1995
1999
2003
2007
2011	Did not qualify
2015
2019
2023
2027	To be determined
Total	0/10	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

*Draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.

Summer Olympics record
Year	Result	Matches	Wins	Draws	Losses	GF	GA
1996	Did Not Enter
2000
2004
2008
2012	Did Not Qualify
2016
2021
2024
2028	To be determined
Total	0/9	0	0	0	0	0	0

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

African Games record
Year	Result	Matches	Wins	Draws	Losses	GF	GA
2003	Did Not Enter
2007
2011	Did Not Qualify
2015
2019
2023
2027	TBD
Total	0/5	0	0	0	0	0	0

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	----
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.

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

*As ofxxxxx after match against xxxxx.

Key

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

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