Botswana national football coach Morena Ramoreboli has been appointed as Bafana Bafana assistant coach to Pitso Mosimane.
According to a joint statement by the South African Football Association (SAFA) and the Botswana Football Association (BFA), the South African-born coach will leave his position ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
Ramoreboli was appointed Zebras coach in 2025 after previously serving as interim coach.
This followed his success in leading Jwaneng Galaxy to two Botswana Premier League titles and guiding the club to the CAF Champions League group stage on two occasions.
His most significant achievement came when he guided Botswana to the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.
BFA President Oabile Tariq Babitseng acknowledged Ramoreboli’s significant contribution to Botswana football during his tenure and wished him every success as he begins this new chapter.
“Morena Ramoreboli has made a meaningful and lasting contribution to Botswana football, both at Jwaneng Galaxy and with the Zebras.
“His role in guiding the national team to the Africa Cup of Nations after a 12-year absence will remain an important part of his legacy.
“We would naturally have preferred to retain him, but we understand the significance of this opportunity and respect his decision to take the next step in his coaching career,” said Babitseng.
The 45-year-old Ramoreboli is not new to the Bafana Bafana environment, having guided the team to the 2021 COSAFA Cup title.
SAFA believes Ramoreboli brings a valuable combination of international experience, tactical flexibility, regional knowledge and a proven ability to maximise the potential of players and teams.
“We are delighted to welcome Morena Ramoreboli back into the Bafana Bafana environment. He has earned this opportunity through his achievements and his consistent growth as a coach over many years.
“Morena knows South African football, understands African football, and has demonstrated that he can build competitive teams, develop players and deliver results in challenging circumstances.
“His experience in Botswana has added another important dimension to his coaching career.
“We believe his qualities will complement those of Coach Pitso Mosimane and strengthen the Bafana Bafana technical team as we begin the journey towards the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations,” explained SAFA President Dr Danny Jordaan.
