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Women’s Football At an Early Age

Jan 29, 2020

Developing the right skills & techniques at a young age is of great significance in modern-day football. This is why Botswana Football Association, women’s desk office, has initiated “Football At an Early Age”. This initiative entails a visit to primary schools in Botswana, where they help young girls to improve their skills, techniques, controls and also build their confidence in football.

The visits are done by the development officers Barobi Ngwako, who is also a woman. Ngwako believes this initiative will help empower young girls in football and also grow their love for the sport at a young age, which is in line with the FA development plan.

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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.