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SA-based Botswana trio off to make history against Chad

SA-based trio off to make history

Posted: 2011-03-23 13:34

Vasco da Gama's Dirang Moloi, who has a groin injury, did not accompany Botswana to Chad for their crucial Afcon qualifier in N'Djamena this weekend. 

Bay United keeper Modiri Marumo and the SuperSport United duo of Dipsey Selolwane and Mogogi Gabonamang are, however, in the squad that is aiming to make history.



The Zebras are on top of Group K with 13 points and need a win against Chad to book themselves a ticket to the Equatorial Guinea/Gabon finals in 2012.



An advance party to Chad have reported that the water is not good in the central African country and that temperatures are reaching more than 40 degrees.



Speaking to KickOff.com before their departure to Chad via Ethiopia, Marumo warned his teammates that it was still too early to start celebrating a trip to Equatorial Guinea/Gabon for the finals even though they top Group K.



"We have not yet qualified but it is a good feeling that we are on top of the log and so we will go to Chad with positive state of mind. Botswana has never qualified for Afcon finals and we want to be part of the history of the country by going to Equatorial Guinea and Gabon next year.



"We have won games away from home in the past and this is gives us confidence that we can do it in Chad," says the Bay keeper.







 

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Tolly.ba.Thathe: 2011-03-23 13:40

We will be behind you, Botswana. My only concern is that so far our region is not doing well in the continental showpieces both at club and national level. I think if we can start by having Botswana not only qualifying for but also doing well in the AFCON others will follow and that will be great for us.

oba kwenantsi: 2011-03-23 14:23

we shall overcome..good luck to the boys, bring us the 3 points.

GAME OVA: 2011-03-23 14:51

Goodluck Zebras

sundawizzy: 2011-03-23 15:16

Gudluck the mighty zebras,we nid those 3 points.

motswakolista: 2011-03-23 16:03

go make us proud guyz..we ol behind u

gaone: 2011-03-23 17:42

go Zebras

Makaykay: 2011-03-23 18:14

Three players only,I know they're not playing regularly but their top striker from Vasco Ramahlakwane and Phenyo Mongala could help them with their experience.

cassy2cy : 2011-03-23 19:10

Zebras 4 life.......we knw u cn do it guyz....

GOMS-Botswana: 2011-03-23 20:37

Phenyo Mongala and Ramatlhakwana have left with the team...The zebras will make it...

Rraago-Thembi (Not Guilty): 2011-03-23 20:37

go zebras the nation is behind u

Rraago-Thembi (Not Guilty): 2011-03-23 20:42

actually its mogogi, diphetogo, modiri, and jerome, so its 4 not three, we are behind the boys, Batswana are hopeful, and we hav a reason to be

The Ghost: 2011-03-23 21:08

The galloping Zebras will be flying like Pegasus the flying horse after the game ... ALL OF SOUTHERN AFRICA WILL BE BEHIND YOU!

gaone: 2011-03-23 22:56

how about Boitumelo Mafoko? or he is injured??

christos : 2011-03-24 00:00

tsaya thobane o ba bolae zebras,go jewa batho,bomma re simolotse,zebras a winning

RaziGod: 2011-03-24 08:20

Goodluck to the Zebras.THIS TIME AROUND I KNO THAT THE GODS BLEED BLUE BLACK AND WHITE....ALL FATES have changed. HATE IT or love it the underdog is on top.....

RaziGod: 2011-03-24 08:26

Malawi is Arguably our toughest opposition in our group K.Tunisia is a wounded sea horse.Chad is alreadi out but their phisical build might be intimidating.Togo is still trying to discover the glory it never had...As for the Zebras i see futures.13 POINTS and still countin.history in the making.

RaziGod: 2011-03-24 08:27

Iyele marabele..........

GPBW IS BACK: 2011-03-24 08:28

THEY Won`t make it. hahahahhahahhah.

Moks: 2011-03-24 08:40

Gud luck guys nd pliz do ur best to bring us the 3 points despite the conditions at Chad

`Kwena!: 2011-03-24 08:59

Wishing u the best of luck. Behind u all the way. Whether u win,draw or lose, thats the name of the game.

 : 2011-03-24 09:03

Al da best zebras.

keltkells: 2011-03-24 12:45

We wil alwys rally behind u guys,go and make us proud we know u can make it..........the ZEBRA wil alwys be recognised by its STRIPES.......RAGA DIPITSE RAGA........All the best guys.

RaziGod: 2011-03-24 13:41

@HAPPYPERSON: 2011-03-24 08:28

jealous ones will always ENVY.i dont blame you .you are just fulfilling your role in life.....Someone has to do it.I gas it had to be you. you are a hater so you will always hate.Anyway hate it love it the underdog is on top.

Busta: 2011-03-25 02:46

Gudluck the Zebras..we are behind u all the way.Re Batswana, mo Botswana,re dipitse, tsa Botswana.iyelele..iyaoo!! @ HAPPYPERSON>> u are bitter and sumthiNg is eating u frm inside, visit the nearest mental hospital ASAP and be checked.

drumzz: 2011-03-25 12:35

i have a feeling that kea go itumela jaaka ngwana yoo monnyane........zebras for life....reya chad re tshotse thobane mose...re a go hithela chad e adile mokwata, beetsaa goree!!!

fox : 2011-03-26 07:36

Gudluck zebras, avoid complacency.

Luxen Van Brancost: 2011-03-26 23:36

Luxen Van Brancost...a proud MOTSWANA
ZEBRAS1-0 CHAD.....love it or hate it , the underdog is on top..@HAPPYPERSON: 2011-03-24 08:28 go screw urself u ***** ass made punk. nxa! ur dad/mom ****s ur stinking candy ass!...mme o bakile seo ke wena.Please forgive me good people ,but somebody had to shut him up!Lenyatso ke la eng tota?