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Malete to attend CAF TMS workshop

Apr 6, 2019

Botswana Women National Team Assistant coach, Alex Malete, is set to head to Tunisia on Monday to attend a CAF TMS workshop. Malete was chosen last year for his commitment on and off the pitch with regard to the development of women’s football.

Attending the two-day workshop means Malete will miss the return leg between the Mares and Brave Gladiators of Namibia on Tuesday. Malete highlighted it is important that as coaches they understand what is happening around the game for them to be in full control of their teams.

The gaffer says it’s unfortunate that he will be missing the return leg but was hopeful that returning head coach Gaoletlhoo Nkutusang will be able to manage the result as they have worked closely together.

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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.