FA Cup launched

Dec 3, 2018

TODAY, Botswana Football Association launched the 2018/19 FA Cup. The sponsorship will be P12.6 million over 3 seasons, and the tournament will begin in 2019 January.

48 teams will play the tournament. Top 8 from First Division South and North, 16 Teams that qualified for Divisional Football Play-Offs & 16 teams from the previous Premier League season.

The tournament prize money breakdown looks at rewarding all teams that participate in the tournament.

Champions: P700,000
Runners Up: P350,000

Semi-Finalists: 150,000 each

Quarterfinalists: 60,000 each
Last 16: P25,000 each
2nd Round: P10,000 each
1st Round: P5,000 each

A date for the draw is set to be announced before the Christmas break and the tournament is set to kick off in January.

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Despite narrowly missing out on the top prize, Botswana showed immense character and growth throughout the tournament. The Mares kicked off their campaign with a thrilling encounter against the African champions South Africa, narrowly going down 3-2 in a tightly contested match. The team bounced back with a determined performance against Zambia, securing a 1-1 draw and demonstrating resilience and tactical discipline.

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South Africa 3–2 Botswana

Botswana 1–1 Zambia

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South Africa’s Banyana Banyana were ultimately crowned champions of the series, winning both of their matches to take the top spot. The tournament offered valuable game time and experience for all participating nations, and Botswana’s technical team, led by Head Coach Alex Malete, will take key insights from these fixtures as they refine the squad for the crucial WAFCON fianals.