Football in Botswana

Football in Botswana
Country Botswana
Governing body Botswana Football Association
National team national football team
Club competitions
International competitions


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]

League system:

Botswana Premier League

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

Botswana First Division North

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

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. Retrieved 2013-11-15.
  2. ↑ "Sunday Standard - Online Edition". Sundaystandard.info. 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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