06 Dec 2025

Expectations are high as Botswana netball national teams descend upon the capital City of Malawi, Lilongwe to compete at the Africa Netball Cup 2025 at the Griffin Saenda Sports Complex from December 8 to 14.

Having previously missed the tournament in Namibia, which affected their rankings, it is now Botswana’s time to redeem its pride at the continental tournament.

Before departing for Malawi on Thursday, the team had been camping in Jwaneng honing their skills and competed at the SPAR Championship Tournament, which gave coach Martha Mosoahle-Samm, the opportunity to try some combinations and other new tactics before start of the tournament.

The 11 countries expected to compete in both men and women categories are Botswana, South Africa, Malawi, Tanzania, Uganda, Zimbabwe, Lesotho, Namibia, Kenya, eSwatini and the host Malawi.

Botswana women, will face Africa netball’s powerhouse, Uganda in their opening match on Monday and take on Tanzania on Wednesday. The team will then play their last fixture in the pool against Zimbabwe.

The men’s side will take on Uganda on Tuesday, Zimbabwe on Thursday.

Despite facing tough fixtures, Botswana Netball Association (BONA) spokesperson, Regent Pitso remained resolute that the teams were determined to deliver.

He believed that the monthly camps that were held in Jwaneng had fully prepared the teams.

Furthermore, he is of the view that playing a Test Series with eSwatini recently and the SPAR Championship Tournament had also sharpened the teams.

Botswana did not take part in the Africa Cup edition and Pitso was adamant that their appearance in Malawi would assist them to get back to their international rhythm.

He further said they would use the Africa Cup 2025 as part of their preparations for the World Cup qualifiers.

Women’s Team

SHOOTERS

Hilda Binang (Jwaneng Netball Club)

Boikanyo Selogetso (Jwaneng Netball Club)

Chenesani Mbangiwa (BDF Cats Netball Club)

Patience Kebatenne (BDF Cats Netball Club)

MIDCOURT

Maungo Simone (BDF Cats Netball Club)

Keletso Gontho (BDF Cats Netball Club)

Kolobetso Mbangiwa (BDF Cats Netball Club)

Kefilwe Ragono (BDF Cats Netball Club)

DEFENDERS

Letang Mogotlwane (BDF Cats Netball Club

Maipelo Mosotho (BDF Cats Netball Club)

Thatayaone Maswikiti, (Police Netball Club)

Ntebogang Motlakaloso (Jwaneng Netball Club)

RESERVES

Florence Poane (BDF Cats Netball Club)

Teedzani Keabile (Jwaneng Netball Club)

 Golebamang Letang (Police Netball Club)

Men’s Team

ATTACKERS

Boniface Moeng (BDF Cats Netball Club)

Oscar Mphaleng (Police Netball Club)

Karabo Kgomokhumo (Police Netball Club)

Tshegofatso Monyama (Police Netball Club)

MID COURT

Oaitse Tshiping (Prisons)

Thuto Bogatsu (Notwane)

Bonang Moswate (BDF Cats Netball Club)

Tshepang Monthe (Police Netball Club)

DEFENCE

Merapelo Rataola(Prisons)

Neelo Modumo (Police Netball Club)

John Lucas (BDF Cats Netball Club)

Henry Moalosi (Prisons)

RESERVES

Aabakwe Tlhage (Notwane)

Mompati Motlhanka (Police Netball Club)

Meanwhile, Merapelo Karabo and Obuile Ramosesane have been appointed to represent Botswana as umpires at the tournament. ENDS