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National U17 Women Updates

Nov 28, 2017

This National Under 17 women’s Team reported to camp on the 17th November 2017 in preparations for their FIFA World Cup Qualifiers Uruguay 2018 first leg game against their South African counterparts to be held at the Lobatse Sports Complex on December 1st and the return leg will be on the 15th December 2017.

The Botswana Football Association has continued its celebration with the Town of Lobatse as they grow 120 years old by making the game FREE FOR ALL.

Team Coach Odirile ‘CHAINA’ Matlhaku has 24 players in camp and has continued to drill the team ahead of this important game. The team had their first training session at Lobatse sports complex on Monday 27th November 2017 until Wednesday 29th November 2017. The Team will today(Tuesday ) play a friendly match against Botswana Games women Team Lobatse.

Coach Odirile ‘CHAINA’ Mathaku will trim his squad to 18 players, who will take part in the game at a press conference set for Thursday 30th November 2017. The Association also wishes to inform members of the media and public that National team Jerseys are currently on sale at P350.00 each and can be purchased at Botswana Football Association head office.

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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.