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National Team List for COSAFA 2017

The 23 men senior national team list for Castle COSAFA 2017 has been released. They are;

GOALKEEPERS
1. Mwampule Masule – Township Rollers
2. Michael James – Black Forest
3. Anthony Gouws – Jwaneng Galaxy

DEFENDERS
4. Tebogo Sosome – Jwaneng Galaxy
5. Moreetsi Mosimanyana – Jwaneng Galaxy
6. Mosha Gaolaolwe – Township Rollers
7. Simisane Mathumo – Township Rollers
8. Onkabetse Kaizer Seforo – BDF XI
9. Thabo Leinanyane – Jwaneng Galaxy
10. Tapiwa Gadibolae – Police XI

MID-FIELDERS
11. Lebogang Ditsile – Highlands Park
12. Lesego Galenamotlhale – Mochudi Centre Chiefs
13. Thero Setsile – Jwaneng Galaxy
14. Kabelo Seakanyeng – Gaborone United
15. Lemponye Tshireletso – Township Rollers
16. Lemogang Maswena – Orapa United
17. Thatayaone Kgamanyane – Black Forest
18. Mpho Kgaswane – Baroka FC
19. Richard Legwaila – BDF XI

STRIKERS
20. Omaatla Kebatho – Orapa United
21. Tumisang Orebonye – Gaborone United
22. Thabang Sesinyi – Jwaneng Galaxy
23. Hendric Moyo – Police XI

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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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