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2018 Women’s Under 17 World Cup Qualifier

Oct 23, 2017

This correspondence serves to invite members of the Media and Public to the 2018 Women’s Under 17 World Cup Qualifier second leg game between Botswana and Zambia at the Lobatse Sports Complex on Friday 27th October 2017 at 1600hrs.

Zambia currently lead the tie 5-2 from the first leg played in Lusaka. The National Under 17 Women Team, under the mentorship of Coach Tabaphiwa Gadibolae will attempt to avenge defeat from the first leg. The winner of the two legged games will play South Africa with the eventual winners of that game heading to Uruguay in 2018.

Zambia is expected to arrive in Gaborone on Tuesday 24th October 2017 and will head back to Lusaka on the 28th October 2017 a day after the game.

Entrance at the game is FREE, Hence the public is edged to come in large numbers to support the lady’s in their quest to qualify for the World Cup in Uruguay 2018.

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BOTSWANA U-20 WOMEN EXIT WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS WITH PRIDE AFTER HOME VICTORY

The Botswana U-20 Women’s National Team bowed out of the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Qualifiers 2026 on a positive note after securing a 1–0 victory over Cameroon U-20 Women’s National Team this past weekend, despite a 5–1 aggregate defeat.

Having suffered a heavy 5–0 loss in the first leg played on 7 February 2026 at Olembe Stadium in Cameroon, the Young Mares showed resilience and determination in the return leg at Obed Itani Chilume Stadium.

Forward Mbapeua Hangara scored the decisive goal in the second half, giving Botswana a deserved win in front of their home supporters and demonstrating the team’s fighting spirit until the final whistle.

Head coach Tapaphiwa Tracey Gaebolae expressed pride in her players performance and attitude, emphasizing the positive response after the first-leg setback.

“We are very proud of the girls. Even though we didn’t get the result we wanted in Cameroon, we came here with a positive mindset. The message to the team was that we needed to score more goals, stay organized, and believe in ourselves and I think the players responded very well.” Coach Gaebolae alluded at the post match Technical press conference.

Despite exiting the competition, the Young Mares leave the qualifiers with valuable international experience and renewed confidence, highlighting the growth and potential of women’s football in Botswana.