Mpote’s chance to revive Zebras :: Mmegi Online

This time a decade ago, the Zebras had started a downward spiral after reaching dizzying heights under Stanley Tshosane, the first and only coach to take the team to the Africa Cup of Nations finals. This week, another local, Mogomotsi ‘Teenage’ Mpote was thrust into the cockpit and handed the plane's yoke to revive the flattering Zebras brand, reports Staff Writer, MQONDISI DUBE

In the last decade, it has been a case of trial and error as the wilting darling of the nation loses shine right in front of adoring but tortured fans.

A man who has enjoyed success with Orapa United, Mogomotsi ‘Teenage’ Mpote has been identified as the journeyman to effect the repair works on a sputtering machine. The critical components of those sunshine days, the likes of Diphetogo ‘Dipsy’ Selolwane, Phenyo Mongala, Mogogi ‘Gino’ Gabonamong, Jerome ‘JJ’ Ramatlhakwana, Mompati ‘Apache’ Thuma and all the foot soldiers who brought unrivalled joy have long left the stage. Several attempts to rebuild the Zebras brand have been underwhelming, bar one period in 2015 when Peter Butler turned the then new Francistown Stadium into a fortress, slaying giants Mali and Burkina Faso in quick succession.

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