Also known as: 2028 Africa Cup of Nations finals
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Order a long-term news report on Africa Cup of Nations
Every mention in the Botswanan press over the period you choose, compiled as a PDF or Word document.
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… Under his watch, the senior women’s team, the Mares, qualified for the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in consecutive editions, appearing at both the 2022 and 2024 tournaments. …
Mojaki steps away from BFA … Trading touchlines for public serviceMmegi
… His tenure at the BFA included overseeing the Zebras and Mares campaigns at the Africa Cup of Nations and Women’s Africa Cup of Nations finals, respectively. …
Mojaki leaves BFAMmegi
… d Joel ‘16V’ Mogorosi were regarded as some of the highest-earning local sportspersons when they joined the ‘great trek’ to the South African Premier Soccer League.This was during the Zebras’ most successful period, when Botswana qualified for its first-ever Africa Cup of Nations …
Botswana’s athletes enter the big-money eraWeekend Post
… With the clock ticking toward Botswana’s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign, the Botswana Football Association finds itself under mounting pressure to install a new technical team – and fast. …
Ntseki or Mkhalele for Zebras post BFA races against time to replace RamoreboliBotswana Sunday Standard
… It is ‘a win’ for South Africa and ‘a loss for Botswana.’ A week from today, the Zebras will commence their qualification campaign for the Africa Cup of Nations. …
Does Ramoreboli’s Resignation Leave the Zebras in a Precarious Situation?Weekend Post
… The shortage of CAF-certified venues has been one of the principal obstacles to Botswana’s bid to host the 2028 Africa Cup of Nations finals; a goal that remains both tantalising and, for now, just out of reach. …
A stadium returns…Weekend Post
… Babitseng, who also serves as COSAFA president, sees the National Stadium’s return to the CAF-approved list as vital for Botswana’s bid to host the 2028 Africa Cup of Nations finals. …
Fresh hope for National StadiumWeekend Post
… Guinea’s football federation has formally written to the Confederation of African Football (CAF), requesting that their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against South Africa be moved to a neutral venue. …
Xenophobic attacks put South Africa under siegeWeekend Post
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has decisively rejected a proposal to expand the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) from its current 24-team format to 28 teams, ensuring the continent’s premier football tournament remains unchanged in size for the foreseeable future. …
CAF rejects AFCON expansionWeekend Post
… These reforms come as Botswana’s football ambitions grow, including a potential joint bid to host the Africa Cup of Nations alongside South Africa, Namibia, and Zimbabwe. …
Inside BFA’s bold blueprint for football reformMonnakgotla 'Pelembe' Mojaki, general manager of football operations at the Botswana Football Association for seven years, is departing the role to become District Commissioner in Tlokweng, with roughly a year remaining on his BFA contract.
8 October 2026 · Weekend Post →
Monnakgotla 'Pelembe' Mojaki, general manager of football operations at the Botswana Football Association for seven years, is departing the role to become District Commissioner in Tlokweng, with roughly a year remaining on his BFA contract.
8 October 2026 · Weekend Post →
Mojaki, who was appointed in 2019 as the first person to fill the position of overseeing management of the national teams at the BFA, is leaving the association to pursue other challenges. He credits himself with bringing order and planning to the teams and stopping strikes, though he has not ruled out a return to football administration.
29 September 2026 · Mmegi →
Players including Diphetogo Selolwane, Mogogi Gabonamong, Mogakolodi Ngele, Phenyo Mongala, and Joel Mogorosi were among the highest-earning local sportspersons after joining the South African Premier Soccer League during Botswana's first-ever Africa Cup of Nations qualification.
18 September 2026 · Mmegi →
Following Morena Ramoreboli's departure to join Pitso Mosimane's staff, the Botswana Football Association is racing to appoint a new Zebras coach, with South African candidates Molefi Ntseki and Helman Mkhalele emerging as leading contenders ahead of September's Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
14 September 2026 · Weekend Post →
Botswana football coach Morena Ramoreboli has resigned to become an assistant to South African head coach Pitso Mosimane, leaving the Zebras just a week before their Africa Cup of Nations qualification campaign begins against Libya and Tunisia.
13 September 2026 · Botswana Sunday Standard →
Botswana's National Stadium has regained CAF Category 3 accreditation following comprehensive upgrades to its playing surface, media facilities, and security infrastructure. The stadium was previously unusable for continental competition, forcing national teams and top clubs to play home fixtures 465 kilometres north in Francistown at significant financial and logistical cost.
24 August 2026 · Weekend Post →
A CAF inspection visit to Gaborone this week has reignited hopes that the National Stadium could regain continental approval to host international matches. The BFA is pushing for Category Three status, which would allow national teams and local clubs to host CAF interclub competitions at home, easing pressure on Francistown's Obed Itani Chilume Stadium, currently the country's only CAF-certified venue.
17 August 2026 · Weekend Post →
Two Ghanaian nationals have petitioned the International Criminal Court to investigate xenophobic attacks against foreign nationals in South Africa, alleging systematic and widespread violence that may amount to crimes against humanity. The African Union Commission chairperson has offered critique of South Africa's handling of the crisis.
27 July 2026 · Weekend Post →
The Confederation of African Football has rejected a proposal by CAF President Patrice Motsepe to expand the Africa Cup of Nations from 24 to 28 teams, citing lack of internal consultation and concerns about logistical, financial, and competitive implications. The decision maintains the current 24-team format in place since 2017.
7 July 2026 · Weekend Post →
The Botswana Football Association, led by newly elected COSAFA president Tariq Babitseng, is implementing the BFA Impact Programme, a comprehensive initiative to overhaul governance, funding, and development of football across the nation. The programme introduces a tiered classification system for Regional Football Associations, categorizing them as Tier 1 (high capacity), Tier 2 (emerging), or Tier 3 (development), with tailored development responsibilities for each tier.
23 June 2026 · Weekend Post →