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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 Team Receives Anti-Doping Workshop Ahead Of COSAFA Qualifiers

The Botswana U-20 men’s national football team, currently in training camp at the Lekidi Football Centre, welcomed a crucial visit from anti-doping officials this afternoon. The session, organized by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), aimed to educate the young athletes about anti-doping regulations and ensure fair play in sports.

As the team gears up for the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations – COSAFA Qualifiers 2024, the workshop served as an essential part of their preparation. Botswana will face Eswatini, Mozambique, and Zimbabwe in Group A of the tournament. The anti-doping session emphasized the importance of maintaining integrity and adhering to regulations, reinforcing the team’s commitment to clean competition.

This initiative underscores the importance of education in safeguarding the principles of fair play as the team prepares for the upcoming challenges.