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How was Ramoreboli overlooked for Zebras gig?

Monday, October 30, 2023 | 160 Views |

Mogomotsi ‘Teenage’ Mpote received unwanted parole from his reign as Zebras coach last week. The Botswana Football Association (BFA) released the coach from his three-year contract after just 11 months into the demanding job.

All pointed to an unhealthy relationship but Mpote’s dismissal came when his charges had played probably the best match of the coach's reign when they won 2-1 against an improving Eswatini.

Mpote called up arguably his strongest side for the friendly match played at the Lobatse Sports Complex. Post the match, Mpote expressed his satisfaction and essentially challenged the BFA to give him more friendly matches.

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How was Ramoreboli overlooked for Zebras gig?

Mogomotsi ‘Teenage’ Mpote received unwanted parole from his reign as Zebras coach last week. The Botswana Football Association (BFA) released the coach from his three-year contract after just 11 months into the demanding job.

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