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Intense training camp for the Zebras

1. The senior national team this afternoon (Wednesday 21 June 2017) departed to the mining town of Jwaneng for a 6 day intense training camp ahead of the COSAFA senior challenge.

2. Interim national team coach Oris Boyo Radipotsane has carried a 25 man provisional squad to the camp and will only cut to a 23 man upon from Jwaneng on the 26th.

3. Zebras will travel to South Africa on the 28th, where the team will be based for duration of the tournament.

4. The association will like to formally thank Mr Joseph Maphosa (former goalkeeper coach and Mr Sakaeo Jane for the service they rendered to the national team structures since 2014, and formally announce that they have effective of 20th June 2017 left their post and will be replaced in due coarse

5. The technical team has been beefed up with the addition of Modiri Carlos Marumo as the goalkeeper coach, following the departure of Mr Maphosa . Coach Marumo will be assisted in his role by Kagiso Tshelametsi. 6. Please receive the traveling squad ;

Mwampule MASULE
Moreetsi MOSIMANYANA
Micheal JAMES Mosha
GAOLAOLWE Simisani MATHUMO
Kabelo SEAKANYENG
Kebonyemodisa T. LEINANYANE
Bogosi KAEKWE
Lebogang DITSELE
Richard LEGWAILA
Thato KEBUE
Thero SETSILE
Tapiwa GADIBOLAE
Onkabetse SEFORO
Thabang SESINYI
Ofentse NATO
Tumisang OREBONYE
Thatayaone KGAMANYANE
Lesego GALENAMOTLHALE
Omaatla KEBATHO
Lemponye TSHIRELETSO
Hendrick MOYO
Lemogang MASWENA
Anthony GOUWS
Mpho KGASWANE

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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.

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