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Women Football FIFA COVID19 Relief

Sep 18, 2020

We wish to inform all our structures especially Women Football clubs that we have received the Women Football Grant from FIFA as part of the FIFA Covid 19 Relief Programme which is meant for Women Football Relief and Development as directed by FIFA.

As previously indicated in our different communications, the funds are meant for Women Football as per FIFA guidelines.

Due to the dire situations faced by Women Football teams across the country, we resolved that each Women Football team affiliated with the BFA be assisted with a lump sum of P15 500.0o to mitigate the negative effects brought about by the cessation of footballing activities.

The National Executive Committee in consultation with the Women Football Committee will share further details concerning the use and or disbursements of the Relief funds in line with guidelines released by both FIFA and the BFA as per the attached Budget Breakdown agreed with FIFA. Thank you All correspondence to the Chief Executive Officer

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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.