President wish the ladies well

Aug 29, 2019

Botswana Football Association President Maclean Letshwiti this morning visited the women’s National team to wish them well on their upcoming assignments against South Africa.

The President thanked the athletes for their patriotism towards the national team and highlighted that it will be important for them to go out and represent their country well.

For their part, Captain Bonang Otlhagile pledge that the girls will go all out to eliminate South Africa.

Up Next

Banyana Banyana win will boast our Ladies’ Team

Don't Miss

2019 – 2020 Approved BPL Fixtures

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.