Da Rosa rings changes for Guinea clash

Match ready: Zebras players' jerseys just before kick-off PIC: BFA
Match ready: Zebras players' jerseys just before kick-off PIC: BFA

Zebras coach, Didier Gomes Da Rosa has made five changes to the team that will take on Guinea at the Obed Itani Chilume Stadium at 3pm today.

The Zebras are looking to bounce back after suffering a 3-2 defeat to Mozambique in the opening match of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. Kabelo Dambe, Segolame Boy, Godiraone Modingwane, Lebogang Ditsile, and Thabang Sesinyi all drop to the bench.

In their place, comes Goitseone Phoko, Mogakolodi Ngele, Moalodi Tlhalefang, Kabelo Seakanyeng, and Tebogo Kopelang. Da Rosa is chasing his first win following his recent appointment to replace Mogomotsi Mpote. Guinea has named a strong-travelling party led by German-based striker, Serhou Guirassy who has been scoring for fun in the Bundesliga.

Zebras starting line-up Goitseone Phoko, Alford Velaphi, Benson Mangolo, Tebogo Kopelang, Thatayaone Ditlhokwe (c), Mosha Gaolaolwe, Gape Mohutsiwa, Tumisang Orebonye, Molaodi Tlhalefang, Mogakolodi Ngele, and Kabelo Seakanyeng

Substitutes Keeagile Kgosipula, Thabo Motswagole, Motsholotsi Sikele, Gilbert Baruti, Mothusi Johnson, Segolame Boy, Godiraone Modingwane, Mothusi Cooper, Thabang Sesinyi, Koketso Majafi, Thatayaone Kgamanyane, and Thato Kebue

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