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International Assignment for BFA President

Oct 11, 2019

The President of the BFA Mr MacLean Letshwiti has been appointed Match Commissioner for the Bafana Bafana vs Mali match this Sunday at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth, South Africa. This encounter is the prestigious annual Nelson Mandela Challenge Cup.

Mr Letshwiti who is also a member of the COSAFA Committee and FIFA Disciplinary Body is expected to leave for Port Elizabeth on Friday returning on Monday.

This assignment gives Mr Letshwiti yet another opportunity to show the confidence the region and football bodies have in his abilities as a leader. This assignment is another milestone that indeed Botswana Football Association is doing a fairly good job in reorganizing football especially around areas of corporate governance and regional football development.

The BFA is excited and therefore wishes Mr Letshwiti well in his mission to project and advance Botswana to the world and also to demonstrate his administrative prowess through football and execution of such high profile assignments.

The BFA is confident that Mr Letshwiti will execute his mandate diligently and with aplomb.

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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.