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Press Conference Information – FIFA U17 Women`s World Cup

Post the game against Zambia we had to break our camp as players were going back to school to prepare for their end of term examinations. We however planned two weekend camps during the period between the Zambia game and the fulltime camp that commenced on the 17th November, 2017.

We do not know our opponents but we have an idea of how they approach their games. We are aware that South African players are not bad technically due to their advantage of training in better facilities than we do. Our plan is to use their strength to our advantage. How we are going to do it is for now a closed book.

We kept the same squad that was in camp during preparations for the Zambia game and reinforced it with Leungo Senwelo (AMF), Annah Sechane (MD/DF), Doris Motshegwe (GK) and Tshegofatso Mosotho (AM) to improve depth in the squad. (Refer list provided down below).

The focus of our training during the weekend camps was meant to keep the team’s fitness at least to a stable level until we resume the fulltime preparation camp for tomorrow’s game. Our preparations have also been going well during our fulltime camp except we could not get any international friendly game due to unavailability of teams in the region. All our players are mentally and physically ready and like prior to the Zambia game have been working hard to get ready for tomorrow’s game. We only have a few a few knocks which our doctors are taking care of.

With these few words, Ladies and Gentlemen, I am confident that shall compete and work hard to get positive results in tomorrow’s game. We also urge members of the Lobatse community and the country at large to support these girls tomorrow.

Player Roaster:

1    Galekhutle    Esalenna Masego    AM
2    Mosotho    Tshegofatso Nomsa    MD
3    Abueng    Michelle    CF
4    Rathari    Obonetse Oratile    MD
5    Tlhobogang    Maatla Baby    MD
6    Sembuwa    Basego Lesetedi    DEF
7    Motshegwe    Doris Lorato    GK
8    Senwelo    Leungo    MD
9    Sedimonyane    Atang Sharon    GK
10    George    Theo Pearl    MD
11    Charles    Tlotlo    DEF
12    Sechane    Annah Nametso    DEF
13    Gabolathiwe    Gloria One    DEF
14    Kgokong    Kaone Gosego    DEF
15    Pilane    Gloria Tebatso    DEF
16    Ntsinyane    Bakang    MD
17    Botlhale    Letso    CF
18    Dithebe    Keitumetse    MD

Technical Team:

1    Odirile     Matlhaku    Head Coach
2    Ms Tapaphiwa    Gaebolae    Assistant Coach
3    Molao    Israel    Goalkeeper Coach
4    Thabo    Machona    Fitness Trainer
5    Shatho    Mbisana    Team Doctor
6    Mrs Kaelo    Kgosiyang    Physiotherapist
7    Ms Ludo    Khatha    Welfare Manager

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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.

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