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Registration Transfer and Loaning of Players

Sep 18, 2020

As per article 22.12.2 of the BFA Play Rules and Regulations, members are hereby informed that the first registration period for the transfer and loaning of players for the 2021 football season shall open on Tuesday oist December 2020 and close on Monday 22nd February 2021 at midnight.

The above registration period is informed by a decision of the NEC of 16th August 2020 to place before the General Assembly. a statutory amendment motion to facilitate for the change of the Botswana Football Season Calendar from August to May to February to November.

We count on your usual cooperation in implementing the requirements as stipulated in the Regulations.

Thank you

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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.