Francistown Stadium

It feels less like a traditional arena and more like a piece of infrastructure that was completed in pieces. The grandstand roofing was left incomplete for years after the opening, a structural issue that meant the main stand remained exposed to the sky.

This is the only major venue in town, which means it carries a heavier load than its size might suggest. It hosts the national team and also sees action from neighbours in Namibia and Zimbabwe, who lack facilities that meet Continental standards. Inside, the atmosphere is determined by the proximity of the crowd to the action rather than the scale of the structure. The record attendance for a match here was 15,000 fans watching Botswana take on Cape Verde. The ground has seen its share of tense moments, including a famous upset where Uganda ended Botswana's unbeaten home run. It is a place defined by its unfinished state and its central role in northern football.