The competition which promises to be a thrilling regional showdown, will be played at the Obed Itani Chilume Stadium from March 28 to March 31.

Speaking in an interview, Botswana Football Association (BFA) general manager, Monnakgotla Mojaki said preparations were going well and the draw would be March 24.

The aim of the tournament is to give the teams a chance to play at least two matches during the FIFA break as per FIFA guidelines.

It will also serve as a platform for the Botswana team coach to give all players including new ones, an opportunity to have game time.

Mojaki said they chose to play the stated nations since they were tough opponents and top teams with quality players, adding that the tournament might in future be an annually event.

He encouraged football fanatics to come in numbers and enjoy good play.

Meanwhile, the Zebras Coach, Morena Ramoreboli, has unveiled the preliminary squad for the Four Nations Tournament.

Goal keepers: Ramoreboli called in Thabo Motswagole from Gaborone United, Cedrick Ramojela Tonota FC, Goitseone Phoko Jwaneng Galaxy, Karamelo Kgosipula Township Rolers and Kenneth Mmoko Sua Flamingoes.

Middlefilders: Theo Kgosikwena Santa Green, Thapelo Babedi BDF X1, Tony Mogotsi Nico United, Tsholofelo Speakson TAFIC FC, Kamogelo Moloi Gaborone United, Philip Kaku Township Rollers, Theo Shadikong Mochudi Centre Chiefs, Monty Enosa Mochudi Centre Chiefs, Bofelo Motswagole Sua Flamingoes, Nonofo Dikutu Matebele FC, Omphile Ramoagi GaboronreUnited, Keitumetse Samunzala Jwaneng Galaxy, Shaun Theron TAFIC FC, Thabo Marumo Extension Gunners, Gape Thibedi Dinare FC.

Attackers are: Boikobo Matakule - Police XI, Losika Ratshukudu - NK Slaven Belupo, Omphile Phale - Dinare, Thero Bubi - Black Lions, Kotso Radithongwa - Jwaneng Galaxy, Tshepo Keselebale - Jwaneng Galaxy

Thapelo Balatheng -Township Rollers, Thomama Kayaba-Tafic FC, Boikobo Rannyena-BDF XI, Godfrey Tauyatswala-Gaborone United, Morgan Dick- Calender Stars, Mmoloki Galetshetse- Jwaneng Young Stars, Eric Ookame- Mouloud Oujda.

Defenders are: Larona Modisaemang-Jwaneng Galaxy, Thabo Babusi-Orapa United, Tebogo Kopelang -Jwaneng Galaxy Benson Mosokobanji-Santa Green, Ricky Rathogo - Orapa United, Utlwang Ramakathi-Township Rollers, Tlamelo Kolagano- Jwaneng Galaxy, Botsile Sakana -Orapa United, Tirelo Ratanang-Sankoyo Bush Bucks, Mompati Tshoganyetso-Sankoyo Bush Bucks, Floyd Motheo-Matebele, Brain Tafhi-Mochudi Centre Chiefs, Botshelo Motsheja - Morupule-Wanderers and Doctor David -Black Lions. ENDS