The Botswana national football team, nicknamed "The Zebras," represents the Republic of Botswana in international football under the Botswana Football Association. The team plays its home matches at the National Stadium in Gaborone. Since playing its first official match in 1968, the Zebras have worked to establish themselves on the continental stage. Their history was marked by struggles for many years, but a key era arrived in the early 2010s when, under coach Stanley Tshosane, they achieved a monumental qualification for the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations, their first-ever appearance at the finals. This period, fueled by a golden generation of players, stands as the nation's footballing peak. In the modern era, Botswana strives to recapture that consistency, competing in COSAFA Cup and AFCON qualifiers with a mix of domestic-based players and a few exports. The team enjoys strong national support, with the zebra-striped kit a symbol of national pride. The Botswana