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Zebras to face Ethiopia

Sep 14, 2017

Senior National team zebras will on independence day face the Ethiopia national team as part of the independence day celebrations. Zebras gaffer Major David Bright is expected to name the squad on Monday, that will assemble on a date to be agree on the week of the 25th September 2017.

Major is expected to change the fortunes of the national team after last wining on the same fixture last year(2016) , which tells a story that the zebras a clearly need a win to restore a sense of pride especially on Botswana day.

The game will also see the national team return to the national stadium for the first time since 2016, which has been a call by the nation to have the team play around the country and not be stationed at one area .

Speaking to the BFA website, the association mouth peace Tumo Mpatane says the arrangements of the game are going well, we will make an announcement on full logistics next week, but I can rest assure it will be a free game and we hope Batswana will come out and support the zebras.

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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.