Qualifying campaign: Botswana were the surprise package of CAN qualifiers as they were the first team to reach the finals, collecting 17 points from five wins, two draws and two defeats to finish on top of Group K. In doing so, they secured impressive wins over more fancied opponents in Tunisia and Togo. History: Botswana have never qualified for a major tournament. Coach: Stanley Tshoshane (Botswana) Expectations: The Zebras, who were named by CAF as the team of the year 2011, are unlikely to make it through to the quarter-finals but they will be eager to prove their worth in their CAN debut. However they will seek to continue on surprising maybe by side-stepping Mali or co-hosts Gabon. Key players: Jerome Ramatlhakwane, Dipsy Selolwane. FIFA ranking: xxx Achievements: …. Full squad: Goalkeepers: Modiri Marumo (Bay United, South Africa), Noah Maposa (Gaborone United), Kabelo Dambe (Rollers) Defenders: Mompathi Thuma (BDF XI), Ndiyapo Letsholathebe (Police XI), Musa Ohilwe (Gaborone United), Mosimanegape Ramohibidu (BMC), Monametsi Kelebale (NICO), Tshepo Motlhabankwe (Mochudi Centre Chiefs) Midfielders: Mogogi Gabonamong (SuperSport United, South Africa), Joel Mogorosi, Pontsho Moloi, Othusitse Pilane (all Mochudi Centre Chiefs), Boitumelo Mafoko (Cape Town Santos, South Africa) Ofentse Nato (Gaborone United), Phenyo Mongala (Bloemfontein Celtic, South Africa), Patrick Motsepe, Tshireletso (BDF XI), Mogakolodi Ngele (Rollers) Strikers: Jerome Ramatlhakwane (Unattached), Diphetogo Selolwane (SuperSport, South Africa), Onalethata Tshekiso (Rollers), Moemedi Moatlhaping (Bay United, South Africa)
