Matebele FC is a

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club based in Matebeleng,

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that currently competes in the

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Stadium

Matebele FC plays its home matches at its own stadium, The Nest, in Matebeleng.

History

Matebele FC was founded in 2021 after former

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club Masters Blackpool FC was purchased and dissolved. Matebele FC was formed and took the club's place in the league. There was some backlash from fans as Lame Makache converted the club from a society to a business entity during the acquisition and rebranding process in order to meet licensing requirements. During its first season under the Matebele FC name, the club finished fourth in the league and reached the semi-finals of the

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before falling 1–2 to

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. In May 2023, the club clinched promotion to the

for the first time for the 2023–24 season by winning the First Division South. In preparation for the season and its first top-flight match on 19 September 2023 against Police XI, the club held a training camp in neighboring

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and participated in a tournament also featuring five clubs from the

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Domestic history

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References

External links

Official websiteGround official websiteSoccerway profileGlobal Sports Archive profileBotswana FA profile
{{Botswana Premier League Association football clubs established in 2021 Football clubs in Botswana