2022–23 Botswana First Division South
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| Season | 2022–23 |
|---|---|
| Champions | Matebele FC |
| Relegated | Broadhurst Black Rangers |
← 2021–22 2023–24 → | |
The 2022–23 season was the 58th season of the Botswana First Division South, the second division of the football system in Botswana. Matebele FC from Matebeleng became champions after finishing just one point above VTM FC and Notwane FC. Through finishing first, Matebele FC promoted to the Botswana Premier League after a fierce months long battle for the number 1 sport. Second-placed VTM FC played a tie against Chadibe, the number two of the Botswana First Division North. VTM FC beat Chadibe after a 6–5 penalty which ensured promotion to the top tier of Botswana.[1][2]
League Table
[edit]| Pos | Team | Pld | GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Matebele FC (C) | 22 | +15 | 44 | Champions (promotion to the Botswana Premier League) |
| 2 | VTM FC | 22 | +23 | 43 | Play-offs (promoted after beating Chadibe) |
| 3 | Notwane | 22 | +15 | 43 | |
| 4 | Crackit City Polar | 22 | +16 | 42 | |
| 5 | Mochudi Centre Chiefs | 22 | +7 | 34 | |
| 6 | Ncojane YoungStars | 22 | +15 | 32 | |
| 7 | Tlokweng United | 22 | +2 | 30 | |
| 8 | Santos | 22 | −11 | 30 | |
| 9 | Uri Black Forest | 22 | −2 | 26 | |
| 10 | Matebejane | 22 | −7 | 26 | |
| 11 | Broadhurst (R) | 22 | −30 | 15 | Relegation |
| 12 | Black Rangers (R) | 22 | −43 | 4 |
Source: Botswana Football Association[3]
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored.
(C) Champion; (P) Promoted; (R) Relegated
References
[edit]- ^ "Jubilant Matebele join 'Big Boys' league". Mmegi Online. 2023-05-15. Retrieved 2023-08-09.
- ^ Makhaiza, Larona (2023-06-05). "VTM edge Chadibe FC to secure promotion". Mmegi Online. Retrieved 2023-08-09.
- ^ "First Division South 2022/23". Botswana Football Association. Retrieved 2023-08-09.