Notwane FC is a football club from Botswana based in Gaborone. It is named after the Notwane River. 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[citation needed]

History

Notwane were founded in 1965 and played in the first season of the Botswana Premier League and it is unknown if they won the 1978 Botswana FA Cup. They were relegated from the top flight for the first time in 2015.

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

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

Achievements

Finalists in 1978, 1996, 1998

1978, 1995, 1997, 2006

  • Botswana Independence Cup: 4

1994, 1995, 2003, 2004

Performance in CAF competitions

1997 - First Round 1999 - Preliminary Round 2000 - Preliminary Round

2007 - Preliminary Round

1979 - First Round 1996 - Second Round 1998 - First Round[citation needed]