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Lineup against Namibia released

The Botswana Girls who have just left the team hotel, are on thier way for the opening game of the 2017 COSAFA Senior Women’s Challenge. This is how the Botswana Ladies will line up today against Namibia. The game will be live on BTV at 1030hrs.

Team lineup:

Sedilame Boseja
Nondi Matlhasela
Kesegofetse Mochawe
Masego Montsho
Bonang Otlhagile (C)
Thuto Ramafifi
Easter Matlho
Thuso Leseane
Kgomotso Molefe
Refikwe Tholakele
Tlamelo Motlhale

Substitute
Boitumelo Gammu
Veronica Mogotsi
Masego Nfandiso
Balotlhanye Johanes
Patricia Sothinwa
Lebogang Setereke
Golebaone Selebatso
Nancy Baletsi

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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.

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