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BFA President meet the Bounce Back Task Force

Sep 22, 2020

The Botswana Football Association (BFA) President, Maclean Letshwiti, and the BFA Task Force Team met this morning at Lekidi Football Centre to discuss their Bounce Back Action Plan of moving Botswana football back to competitive football.

The Task Force has been mandated to ensure that the Football fraternity is best placed to make the new-normal part of how football can advance and grow. The Task Force, which has been working with UEFA Assist, under the following Bounceback Action Plan, progress and reporting activity which is safe to undertake during Covid19 and can be carried out at home or by individuals return to competition planning including all necessary protocols, guidelines, regulations and sequencing any communication to be delivered to members & other stakeholders relating to the BFA’s plans in light of Covid19 any medical directives required in light of Covid19.

The task force will Address legal directives required in light of Covid19, look at the affordability of any action plans in light of the BFA financial review such other matters.

The team will in the coming weeks hold virtual meetings and is expected to frequently report on their progress.

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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.