[3] In 1997 he switched to amateur football after his father convinced him to join his newly formed team, DACARA FC.
After plying his trade in the amateur ranks for several years, Motlhabankwe would make his professional football debut with Division One side Kanye Southern Pirates.
He also featured in Stanley Tshosane's squad, commonly known as the "Botswana Dream Team", which qualified for and played in the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations.
Upon the expiration of his contract with Gilport Lions, Motlhabankwe chose not to renew and instead joined Township Rollers as a free agent.
He was also part of the history-making squad which qualified for the CAF Champions League group stages in 2018.