Botswana softball team hosts South Africa
Calistus Kolantsho | Thursday June 8, 2017 15:40
The team is readying itself for the XIV senior men’s softball World Championships to be held in Whitehorse, Yukon. The championship runs from July 7-16. Botswana Softball Association public relations officer, Kelebogile Seitei told Mmegi Sport that the practice matches will be used as a litmus test ahead of the world stage.
She said the mood has been high in the camp and players are looking forward to representing the country. She said they have been working hard, although they have not played against South Africa at national level for some time now. However, they expect to give the visitors a run for their money over the weekend. Seitei said local softball has been growing over the years and they expect a better performance compared to the last appearance at the World Championships in 2008, where they won a single match (6-5 against Great Britain) in Canada.
The team:
Pitchers: Kagiso Mogale (BDF IX), Romeo Tshelametse (Rail Giants), Karabo Motsholathebe (Bears), Witness Gaarogwe (BDF IX),
Catchers: Unaswi Gudu (Bears), Thabiso Radithobane (Wells International).
In-field: Kabo Matlho (BDF IX), Jury Manaka (BDF IX), Brian Dekoker (Gatalamotho), Godson Motsumi (Police IX), Obusitswe Lekgothu (BDF IX), Moses Kgosimore (Vikings).
Out-field: Gomolemo Tshelametse (Vikings), Eric Simwanza (Wells International) and Mothusi Shalobane (BDF IX).
Team Management:
Head of delegation: Tirelo Mukokomani; Team manager: Gloria Gaosikelwe,
Pako Maforaga (head coach); coaches: Misael Thomspson and Aiko Nakamura.
Team scorer: Tsholofelo Moitlhobogi; Utilities: Odirile Legau (pitcher and out-fielder) Gatalamotho and Morulaganyi Moalosi (catcher and in-fielder) Carats.