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BFA Mourns Pelekekae

Mar 31, 2021

The Botswana Football Association (BFA) has learnt with shock the passing of Sankoyo Bush Bucks FC (SBB FC) former chairperson, Mr Mokolobetsi Pelekekae.

A firm and solid football devotee, Pelekekae’s leadership made sure the Maun region produced a club to hobnob with the big boys in the elite league. He served as the SBB FC Chairperson from 2015 to 2016, a time during which club made its debut and formidable mark in the BTC Premier League.

Football has lost a very passionate administrator who worked tirelessly to ensure that SBB FC players’ welfare was prioritized. On behalf of the BFA president, the National Executive Committee (NEC), and staff, including all the structures of Botswana FA, we send our sincere and heartfelt condolences to the Pelekekae’s family, SBB FC and the whole football fraternity at large.

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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.