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Diamond Zebras sparkling over Mauritius

Jul 20, 2018

Botswana Under-17 Team, Diamond Zebras, stunned hosts Mauritius 1-0 in their opening game at the ongoing 2018 COSAFA Under-17 Championships. Oageng Diego Maphorisa scored from the penalty spot in the 85th minute to sink the ship for the host.

The Diamond Zebras are second in Group A after Namibia who set top after demolishing Seychelles 8-3. Seychelles will face the Diamond Zebras in their second on Saturday at 1000hrs Botswana time.

Coach Tumi highlighted the need to win the next game if the team is to have any chance to advance to the semi-finals.

Tebogo Kopelang won the man of the match trophy after a good shift in the great shift in defence for the Diamond Zebras.

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