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Woman’s national U20 team in camp

Jul 19, 2017

The national under 20 women’s team went into camp on the 8th July. The team is preparing for the 2018 Woman’s under 20 world cup qualifier against Kenya at the Lobatse sports complex on the 21st July 2017.

Botswana’s team in under the guidance of coach Jaquelin Gabinelwe, she is assisted by Tapaphiwa Gaebolae and Israel Molao is the goal keeper coach.

The media is invited to the technical press conference on the 20th July 2017 at Lekidi auditorium 10;00AM, both team coaches and captains from Botswana will address the media on the game ahead. Coach Jaqualine Gabinelwe will also announce her 20 ladies to do duty.

The public is informed that entry to the game FREE, with kick-off set for 1600hrs Friday 21st July 2017. The public is edged too come in large numbers to support the young ladies.

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BOTSWANA U-20 WOMEN EXIT WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS WITH PRIDE AFTER HOME VICTORY

The Botswana U-20 Women’s National Team bowed out of the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Qualifiers 2026 on a positive note after securing a 1–0 victory over Cameroon U-20 Women’s National Team this past weekend, despite a 5–1 aggregate defeat.

Having suffered a heavy 5–0 loss in the first leg played on 7 February 2026 at Olembe Stadium in Cameroon, the Young Mares showed resilience and determination in the return leg at Obed Itani Chilume Stadium.

Forward Mbapeua Hangara scored the decisive goal in the second half, giving Botswana a deserved win in front of their home supporters and demonstrating the team’s fighting spirit until the final whistle.

Head coach Tapaphiwa Tracey Gaebolae expressed pride in her players performance and attitude, emphasizing the positive response after the first-leg setback.

“We are very proud of the girls. Even though we didn’t get the result we wanted in Cameroon, we came here with a positive mindset. The message to the team was that we needed to score more goals, stay organized, and believe in ourselves and I think the players responded very well.” Coach Gaebolae alluded at the post match Technical press conference.

Despite exiting the competition, the Young Mares leave the qualifiers with valuable international experience and renewed confidence, highlighting the growth and potential of women’s football in Botswana.