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

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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