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Orebonye believes the transition of the Zebras is going well

May 10, 2019

Senior National striker Tumisang Orebonye believes the transition of the Zebras is going well. Orebonye says younger members of the Zebras squad are adapting well to the responsibility of the National team. Orebonye is in Seychelles with the Zebras for the second leg of the CHAN 2020 qualifier which will be played this coming weekend in Victoria Seychelles.

The striker has highlighted this game will be important to players as they all want to stake a claim for the 2019 COSAFA team to represent the Zebras. The 22-year-old believes the COSAFA tournament offer players an opportunity to be seen by scouts and also represent their countries and hence every player wants to make sure he is on the plan to Durban in a fortnight time.

Zebras Caretaker Coach Mogomotsi Mpote is expected to Name his 20 man squad to the 2019 COSAFA on the 20th May 2019 with over a week to prepare for the quarterfinal against South Africa who Botswana face on the 2nd June 2019.

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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.