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Malesu resigns

Aug 22, 2017

Botswana Football Association formally announced that Mr. Ookeditse Malesu has resigned as Chief Executive Officer to pursue other opportunities. Malesu has written to the President of the association on the 16th of August and the President dully accepted.

Mr. Malesu will assist management in a smooth transition with ongoing projects and relationships until 31st August 2017, which will be his last working day. The Association will communicate on the position of CEO in due course.

The Football Association wishes to thank Mr. Malesu for his services as CEO, and wishes him the best of luck in his new endeavors.

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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.

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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.