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Zebras head to AFCON with fighting mission

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Ready for the challenge: Zebras training in Tunisia PIC: BFA

The Zebras head into AFCON 2025 in Morocco with one clear mission of ending a seven-game winless streak and finally steady the ship after a difficult run of form that has exposed both defensive leaks and attacking frustrations.

The team’s most recent outing, a 3–1 loss to Algeria, summed up the challenge, offering only a lone consolation goal from Tebogo Kopelang, but little else to celebrate. This stretch stands in sharp contrast to the build-up to AFCON 2012, whilst the Zebras navigated a similarly long seven-match period but arrived at the tournament with confidence and momentum.

Back then, tight defending, critical away wins, and disciplined game management pushed Botswana to its first-ever continental finals.

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Zebras head to AFCON with fighting mission

The Zebras head into AFCON 2025 in Morocco with one clear mission of ending a seven-game winless streak and finally steady the ship after a difficult run of form that has exposed both defensive leaks and attacking frustrations.

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