Libya-based Tumisang Orebonye is leading Botswana’s 26-member final squad for the FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Algeria and Somalia next weekend.
Zebras coach Morena Ramoreboli named his squad to face Algeria and Somalia on 21 and 26 March 2025 respectively in Gaborone. The squad has the Al Ittihad player leading a North Africa-based legion, including his club teammate Thatayaone Ditlhokwe and Kabelo Seakanyeng of Maghreb Fes in Morocco.
Another notable inclusion in the squad is Botswana Premier League joint top scorer Thero 'Mahachi' Setsile who has scored 10 goals for Jwaneng Galaxy this season.
The Zebras are preparing for a Group G game against Algeria on March 21 then Somalia seven days later. The group also comprises Mozambique, Guinea, and Uganda.
2026 World Cup Qualifying: Group C table (4 matches played)
Points | |
Algeria | 9 |
Mozambique | 9 |
Botswana | 6 |
Guinea | 6 |
Uganda | 6 |
Somalia | 0 |
The group winner qualifies for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Four of the nine group runners-up qualify for a playoff to determine Africa's representative at the intercontinental qualifying playoff.
Full Squad
Goalkeepers
Kabelo Maphakela (Township Rollers), Goitseone Phoko (Jwaneng Galaxy), Lesenya Malapela (Orapa United), Kabelo Maphakela (Township Rollers)
Defenders
Thatayaone Ditlhokwe (Al Ittihad, Libya), Mosha Gaolaolwe (Township Rollers), Mothusi Johnson (Gaborone United), Tebogo Kopelang, Thabo Leinanyane (both Jwaneng Galaxy), Benson Mangolo (Mochudi Centre Chiefs), Kemoneetswe Mmangwadi (TAFIC), Alford Velaphi (Gaborone United)
Midfielders
Gilbert Baruti (Jwaneng Galaxy), Lebogang Ditsele (Gaborone United), Gift Moyo (Jwaneng Galaxy), Theo Shadikong (TAFIC), Kabelo Thari (VTM) Gape Mohutsiwa (ASO Chlef, Algeria), Godiraone Modingwane (BDF XI), Koketso Majafi (Orapa United), Renei Batlokwa (Maldon & Tiptree - England), Segolame Boy (Township Rollers)
Forwards:
Tshepo Keselebale (Security Systems), Tumisang Orebonye (Al Ittihad, Libya), Kabelo Seakanyeng (Maghreb Fes, Morocco), Thabang Sesinyi, Thero Setsile (both Jwaneng Galaxy), Godfrey Tauyatswala (Township Rollers).
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