Has the nation abandoned Zebras?

Only a handful of people were at hand to wave off the Zebras. Rewind to 2004, when the team left for a similar assignment against the same side, thousands of supporters clad in Zebras' colours saw them off at the Sir Seretse Khama International Airport.

In the wake of a mazy run during the 2006 AFCON qualifiers, Zebras supporters' clubs sprouted all over the country. Football support reached new heights and interest in the local game was re-defined. Colourful characters were created, crazy dance styles associated with the Zebras mushroomed in all corners of the country. Songs were composed in honour of the national team.