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Bereavement: Mr Leatile Setlabosigo

May 9, 2017

It is with great shock and disbelieve to learn of the sudden passing on a 17 year old player, Leatile Setlabosigo of Santa Green FC in Mahalapye. Mr. Setlabosigo collapsed yesterday during training and was quickly taken the nearby clinic then to the hospital where he was certified late.

Leatile was a form 5 student at Madiba Senior Secondary School and played for Santa Green in the Central South Regional Football Association Division 1.

On behalf of the National Executive Committee, management and staff we wish to extend our sincere condolences to the family and the football fraternity on their loss. May his soul rest in peace

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The Mares Display Heart In Tri Nations Challenge

Botswana’s senior women’s national football team recently concluded their campaign in the prestigious Three Nations Challenge, hosted by South Africa from 28 May to 3 June at the Lucas Moripe Stadium. The series saw spirited competition between Botswana, South Africa, and Zambia, as teams continued their preparations for the upcoming Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) qualifiers.

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.

Final Tournament Results:

South Africa 3–2 Botswana

Botswana 1–1 Zambia

South Africa 2–0 Zambia

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.