Temporary Suspension of Football Activities: Coronavirus

Mar 16, 2020

1. The Emergency Committee of Botswana Football Association held a meeting on 12 March to discuss and assess the situation relating to the Coronavirus (COVID 19).

2. Coronavirus has been declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization and therefore, the Association has taken a decision to temporarily suspend all football activities until April 10, 2020.

3. The decision has been necessitated by the need to mitigate the risk of infection. This decision will be kept under constant review.

4. The health and well-being of our players, supporters and stakeholders, and those involved in the operation of the football matches is of utmost importance.

We will constantly assess and monitor the situation, get advice and guidance from government and health officials and Put contingency plans in place to respond to any emerging trends to Covid-19.

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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.