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Resumption of Footballing Activities: 2020-2021 Season

Feb 5, 2021

Following the recent uncertainty regarding the status of footballing activities, we wish to state as follows:

1. Botswana Football Association is still in dialogue with relevant authorities regarding the return of football activities. We have since been advised to come up with Return to Play Guidelines which will be used by all stakeholders when we return to play under the current regulations Covid 19 conditions.

2. Under the current Covid-19 regulations from the Botswana National Sports Commission, clubs can continue training so long as they adhere to laid down protocols.

3. That the BFA in collaboration with other stakeholders is in the process of presenting a safe return to play strategy which will address the conditions applicable when hosting matches under the prevailing Covid 19 protocols.

4. That subject to timeous conclusion of the safe return to play strategy, the BFA is desirous of commencing the 2020/2021 football season in March 2021

5. That the current transfer window is still running and the deadline still remains the 12th of February 2021.
All correspondence to the Chief Executive Officer

6. The BFA will ensure that the FIFA Covid 19 Relief Funding is used to assist in the safe return to competitive games.

7. That should there be driy changes pertaining to the safe return to play, same will be communicated to structures through the normal communication channel.

8. That Regions, First Division Committee and the Botswana Football League are requested to monitor their clubs to make sure that all comply with the laid down protocols governing training sessions.

9. Structures are requested to inform their affiliates, the contents of this communique.

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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.