AFCON 2027 qualifiers: Thaloba Nthaga unveils Botswana squad for double-header against Uganda

The Mighty Zebras are second in Group H with two draws

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AFCON 2027 qualifiers: Thaloba Nthaga unveils Botswana squad for double-header against Uganda

Botswana are preparing for the double-header against Uganda in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. Head coach Thaloba Nthaga has unveiled his squad for matchdays 3 and 4 in Group H.

A decisive double-header against the Cranes

Botswana will first travel to Uganda for matchday 3. The Mighty Zebras will face the Cranes on Saturday, November 14, 2026, at Hoima City Stadium. Kick-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. local time, 4 p.m. GMT.

Botswana 🇧🇼 squad for AFCON Qualifying in November! No new callups, however Odirile Lekoba (Enesia FC 🇧🇼) could debut - he was in the prelim squad last window. Also 🔙: Thatayone Ditlhokwe (Al-Wehdat 🇯🇴, last: Septober pre), Gilbert Baruti (Mochudi Centre Chiefs 🇧🇼, last: AFCON), Omphile Ramoagi (Gaborone United 🇧🇼, last: Septober pre), Thabo Maponda (Gaborone United 🇧🇼, last: AFCON), Godfrey Tauyatswala (Jwaneng Galaxy 🇧🇼, last: March), Kabelo Seakanyeng (Al-Entesar 🇸🇦, last: AFCON)
— The International Window (@windowintlpod) October 26, 2026

The return leg is scheduled for three days later. Botswana will host Uganda on Tuesday, November 17, 2026. The match will be played at Gaborone National Stadium at 7 p.m. local time.

Botswana aim to build on their positive start

Botswana currently sit second in Group H. The Zebras began their qualifying campaign with two draws by the same scoreline. They conceded a 2-2 draw against Libya and then against Tunisia.

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