Football in Botswana

Football is clearly the number one sport in Botswana.[1][2][3][4] By October 2007 there are about 348 men’s clubs registered while only nine women's clubs have been registered. The national team has not yet enjoyed any tangible success on the field.[5] In January 2008 Botswana reached number 101 on the FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking. They have less than a handful of players based outside their country (the most famous being forward Dipsy Selolwane).[6]

Football in Botswana
CountryBotswana
Governing bodyBotswana Football Association
National team(s)national football team
Club competitions
International competitions
Champions League
CAF Confederation Cup
Super Cup
FIFA Club World Cup
FIFA World Cup(National Team)
African Cup of Nations(National Team)

League system:

Botswana Premier League
Main article: Botswana Premier League

The Botswana Premier League currently has sixteen clubs competing in it.

Botswana First Division North
Main article: Botswana First Division North

The Botswana First Division North currently has twelve clubs competing in it.

Botswana First Division South
Main article: Botswana First Division South

The Botswana First Division South currently has twelve clubs competing in it.

References
  1. "Makwengwe: Life apart from football". Botswana Guardian. 2013-09-24. Archived from the original on 2013-11-15. Retrieved 2013-11-15.
  2. "Sunday Standard - Online Edition". Sundaystandard.info. Archived from the original on 2015-06-10. Retrieved 2013-11-15.
  3. "Welcome to Daily News .:. Sports - Football - Botswana football growth impressive - Michu". Dailynews.gov.bw. 2013-08-30. Retrieved 2013-11-15.
  4. "The mystery behind the rise of Botswana football". Goal.com. 2011-05-21. Retrieved 2013-11-15.
  5. "BBC Sport - Football - Minnows Botswana qualify for Africa Cup of Nations". BBC News. 2011-03-26. Retrieved 2013-11-15.
  6. "Mmegi Online :: Football Inches Closer To Professionalism - Makgalemele". Mmegi.bw. Retrieved 2013-11-15.


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