Dead heart of Africa comes to Botswana

Monday, July 05, 2010

The national team, Zebras, host Central Africans Chad in the 2012 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier at the University of Botswana (UB) Stadium in Gaborone on Friday afternoon. Since most local supporters know little about Chad, Sports journalist TSHEPO MOLWANE gives a brief introduction to the country and its soccer team

Chad national team is popularly known as 'Sao'. Despite being minnows in African football, there is soccer craze in the country. The Chadians packed the stadium in the capital N'Djamena to the rafters when they held former World Cup campaigners, Togo to a 2-2 draw in their opening 2012 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier last Thursday.

It is reported that though they are not giants in African football, 'Sao' always play with great spirit and determination especially in front of their passionate supporters.

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