Notwane FC is a football club from Botswana based in Gaborone. It is named after the Notwane River.[1] Notwane is owned by GMG Global Investments, a subsidiary of GMG Holdings and recently made major scoop by signing former South African international players, former Orlando Pirates player Benedict Vilakazi and former Mamelodi Sundowns player Manqoba Ngwenya[citation needed]
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| Full name | Notwane Football Club | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Nickname(s) | Sechaba, Makhete, Toronto, Team e Bosisi | ||
| Founded | 1965 | ||
| Ground | Botswana National Stadium Gaborone, Botswana | ||
| Capacity | 25,000 | ||
| Chairman | Phillip Tiroyamodimo | ||
| Manager | Oupa A. Kowa | ||
| League | Barclays Premiership | ||
History
Notwane were founded in 1965 and played in the first season of the Botswana Premier League. They were relegated from the top flight for the first time in 2015.[2]
The team sued the Botswana Football Association in 1992 after the BFA allowed Township Rollers a place in the premier league.[3][2]
Notwane were promoted again in 2017.[4][5] However, Notwane suffered financial difficulties which led to a financial dispute with coach 'Pio' Paul in 2018.[6]
Achievements
- 1978, 1996, 1998
- 1978, 1995, 1997, 2006
- Botswana Independence Cup: 4
- 1994, 1995, 2003, 2004
Performance in CAF competitions
- CAF Champions League: 3 appearances
- CAF Confederation Cup: 1 appearance
- 2007 - Preliminary Round
- CAF Cup Winners' Cup: 3 appearances
- 1979 - First Round
- 1996 - Second Round
- 1998 - First Round[citation needed]