Notwane F.C. Explained

Clubname:Notwane
Fullname:Notwane Football Club
Nickname:Sechaba, Makhete, Toronto,
Team e Bosisi
Founded:1965
Ground:Botswana National Stadium
Gaborone, Botswana
Capacity:25,000
Chairman:Phillip Tiroyamodimo
Manager:Oupa A. Kowa
League:Barclays Premiership
Season:2018-19 position = 12th
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Notwane FC is a football club from Botswana based in Gaborone. It is named after the Notwane River.[1] Notwane is owned by GMG Global Investments, a subsidiary of GMG Holdings and recently made major scoop by signing former South African international players, former Orlando Pirates player Benedict Vilakazi and former Mamelodi Sundowns player Manqoba Ngwenya

History

Notwane were founded in 1965 and played in the first season of the Botswana Premier League. They were relegated from the top flight for the first time in 2015.[2]

The team sued the Botswana Football Association in 1992 after the BFA allowed Township Rollers a place in the premier league.[3] [2]

Notwane were promoted again in 2017.[4] [5] However, Notwane suffered financial difficulties which led to a financial dispute with coach 'Pio' Paul in 2018.[6]

Achievements

3

1978, 1996, 1998

4

1978, 1995, 1997, 2006

4

1994, 1995, 2003, 2004

Performance in CAF competitions

3 appearances

1997 - First Round

1999 - Preliminary Round

2000 - Preliminary Round

1 appearance

2007 - Preliminary Round

3 appearances

1979 - First Round

1996 - Second Round

1998 - First Round

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Notwane. Botswana Premier League.
  2. Web site: Notwane on the Brink of Disaster. 18 June 2015. The Botswana Gazette.
  3. http://www.elaws.gov.bw/rep_export.php?id=2782&type=pdf
  4. Web site: Notwane, BR Highlanders back to Premier League.
  5. Web site: Pio Paul is not happy with shabby treatment. 13 March 2018. Global Post.
  6. Web site: Paul set for fresh legal battle as Notwane cuts salary. 9 November 2018.