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Mpote enhances chances for Zebras job

Eager: Mpote says he is open to a full-time appointment
Eager: Mpote says he is open to a full-time appointment

Zebras' interim coach, Teenage Mpote has consolidated his chances of being appointed as the national team coach on a full-time basis.

Mpote was appointed on an interim basis in February this year while the Botswana Football Association (BFA) is still looking for a substantive coach. The Zebras have posted a very strong performance at the ongoing COSAFA Cup in South Africa.

A youthful Zebras won three matches at the tournament before bowing out of the competition at the quarterfinal stage this week. Zebras also dominated against Zambia in the quarterfinals only to lose the match on penalties.

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