New look Zebras' tough journey begins

The campaign for the Brazil 2014 World Cup starts without at least five players who formed the core of the team that competed at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) finals early this year. Defenders Mosimanegape 'Twizer' Ramohibidu and skipper Mompati Thuma are out injured, while veteran goalkeeper, Modiri Marumo and mid-fielder, Dipsy Selolwane have retired from international football. Mogogi Gabonamong wrote to the Botswana Football Association (BFA) asking to be excused from the match due to family commitments.  

Coach, Stanley Tshosane has given new faces a run in the two friendly games against Lesotho and Iraq. Township Rollers left fullback, Edwin Olerile can replace Ramoshibidu, but Tshosane is not a keen admirer. Kabelo Dambe on the other hand looks a firm favourite to replace Marumo as he has been preferred ahead of Gaborone United (GU) shot stopper Noah Maposa in recent games.