Overview
Botswana is a member of the Confederation of African Football and plays in the Southern African (COSAFA) zone. The men's national team, known as the Zebras, has played 334 recorded internationals since 1968, winning 90 of them (26.9%).
Botswana have played at 2 AFCON finals without winning the title.
On current form our Elo rating places Botswana 42nd in Africa and 164th in the world.
With about 2.6 million people and its capital in Gaborone, Botswana has produced 229 notable footballers footballers in our database.
Famous Botswana footballers
Mompati ThumaBotswana · b. 1980
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Mogogi GabonamongBotswana · b. 1982
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Lemponye TshireletsoBotswana · b. 1984
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Modiri MarumoBotswana · b. 1976
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Pontsho MoloiBotswana · b. 1981
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Michelle AbuengBotswana · b. 2001
Most capped
Top scorers (match database)
- Diphetogo Selolwane
- Mogakolodi Ngele
- Tshepiso Molwantwa
- Dipsy Selolwane
- Joel Mogorosi
- Nelson Gabolwelwe
- Ofentse Nato
- Jerome Ramatlhakwane
Where Botswana players play
1 active Botswana players are currently at clubs outside Botswana. The most common destinations:
Clubs and leagues in Botswana
Main competitions: Botswana Premier League.
- Township Rollers F.C.founded 1959
- Orapa United FCfounded 2010
- Jwaneng Galaxy F.C.founded 2014
- Gaborone United S.C.founded 1967
- Mochudi Centre Chiefsfounded 1972
- Notwane F.C.founded 1965
- Botswana Meat Commission F.C.founded 1969
- Botswana Defence Force XI FCfounded 1978
- Extension Gunners FCfounded 1962
- Mogoditshane Fightersfounded 1925
Where Botswana footballers are born
Stadiums
Strength over time
Year-end Elo rating of Botswana. Elo history →
Frequently asked questions
What is the nickname of the Botswana national team?
Botswana are nicknamed the Zebras.
How many times have Botswana won AFCON?
Botswana have won the Africa Cup of Nations 0 times.
Have Botswana played at the World Cup?
No, Botswana have not qualified for a World Cup finals tournament yet.
Who is the top scorer for Botswana?
In our match database, Diphetogo Selolwane leads with 5 goals. Goal data is most complete for tournament matches.
Who is the most famous Botswana footballer?
By international recognition, Dipsy Selolwane is the best-known Botswana footballer in our database, followed by Jerome Ramatlhakwane and Joel Mogorosi.
What is the biggest stadium in Botswana?
Obed Itani Chilume Stadium is the largest football stadium in Botswana in our records, with a capacity of 26,000.