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ZEBRAS NAME SEMIFINAL SQUAD
Botswana have named a near full strength side for their Cosafa Castle Cup semifinal tie against Zambia in Lusaka on Saturday, being granted permission to use their growing contingent of South African-based players.
Only Moemedi Moatlhaping, who has been signed by Silver Stars, will miss the match at the Independence stadium, which is the Zebras’ first-ever semifinal appearance in the annual regional competition.
The pair will play instead for their side in the South Africa Super Eight Cup quarter-final on Sunday.
Included in an 18-man squad by new English coach Colwyn Rowe is the Santos duo of Dipsy Selowane and Mogogi Gabonamong and Michael Mogaladi, who has just moved to Maritzburg United.
Botswana qualified for the last four by beating Bafana Bafana in their mini group final in Gaborone in May. The Zebras won n post match penalties after a goalless draw.
Kabelo Kgosiang, Tebogo Mothusi, Masego Nchingane and Duncan Kgopolelo have been dropped from the side that upset South Africa.
Squad:
Goalkeepers: Modiri Marumo (Botswana Defence Force XI), Kagiso Tshelametse (FC Satmos)
Defenders: Ernest Amos (TASC FC), Seabo Gabanakgosi (Township Rollers), Ndiyapo Letsholathebe (Police XI), Khumo Motlhabane (Flamingo Santos), Donald Thobega, Mompati Thuma (both Mogoditshane Fighters)
Midfielders: Nelson Gabolwelwe (Botswana Defence Force XI), Mogogi Gabonamong (Santos, South Africa), (Township Rollers), Michael Mogaladi (Mariztburg United, South Africa), Pontsho Moloi (Mochudi Centre Chiefs), Tsepo Motlhabankwe (Extension Gunners),
Strikers: Malepa Bolelang (Ecco City Green), Mpho Mabogo (Botswana Defence Force XI), Joel Mogorosi (Township Rollers), Tshepiso Molwantwa (Township Rollers), Dipsy Selolwane (Santos, South Africa)