It is the club of the Botswana Defence Force, composed mostly of military players.

[3] In 2016, the club reduced the number of civilian players on the team, citing financial concerns.

[4] BDF XI were founded in 1978, a year after the Botswana Defence Force came into existence.

[1] BDF XI have won the Botswana Premier League seven times, most recently in 2004.

[5] Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply.