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Mpatane ignites massive interest on the International scene

Dec 14, 2019

Botswana Football Association wishes to congratulate Communications officers Mr Tumo Mpatane on his appointment as the Media Officer for the 2019 COSAFA Under-20 final match between host Zambia and Defending champion South Africa.

Mpatane has been in Zambia for the duration of the tournament and has created enthusiasm amongst his peers with his outstanding overhaul PR acumen.

His performances has not gone unnoticed and executive management was quick to encumber Tumo with the huge responsibilities as the media officer for both Semifinals and Finals representing Cosafa and the BFA at the highest levels possible.

The responsibilities bestowed on Tumo is indicative of not only his personal acumen and ability but also highlights the contribution that the BFA has contributed to enriching and enhancing football administration in Botswana.

Congratulations Pro and Goodluck.

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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.