News

Women’s Senior Team off to South Africa

Apr 11, 2021

The Botswana women’s senior national team left for Johannesburg, South Africa this afternoon at Lekidi Football Centre where they are expected to play a friendly match against archrivals, Banyana Banyana. Their calendar opens ahead with a mammoth task of competing in the Africa Women’s Cup of Nations (AWCON) qualifiers that start in June 2021, where they will face our neighbors in the west, Namibia in the first round.

Coach Gaolethoo Nkutlwisang is using the friendlies ahead of the June’s first round of the qualifiers to sharpen her squad.

Relying on their triumphs and exceptional performances, the team would have to play four matches to reach the coveted African spectacle which will be played in Morocco next year, 2022.

The BFA traveling entourage include,

GOALKEEPERS

Sedilame G. Bosija

Lesego Gloria Moeng

Bame Mokime

Refilwe Mimi Tshambani

DEFENDERS

Veronica Mogotsi

Tshegofatso Nomsa Mosotho

Lone Gaofetoge

Keitumetse Dithebe

Annah Nametso Sechane

Nancy Baeletsi

Nondi Mahlasela

Bonang Otlhagile

Masego Montsho

MIDFIELDERS

Goitsemang Tlamma

Kesegofetse Mochawe

Selebatso Golebaone

Lesego D. Radiakanyo

Leano Atang Busang

Esalenna Galekhutle

Segakolodi Didukanyane

Masego Nfandiso

STRIKERS

Leungo Senwelo

Ontlametse Gaonyadiwe

Nolofatso Mamela

Refilwe Tebogo Tholakele

The rest of the delegation include Lobito Ncube (Head of Delegation), Dr. Carolin Braun (Technical Advisor), Gaolethoo Nkutlwisang (Coach), Tapaphiwa Tracy Marumo (Goalkeeper Coach), Pinkie Segakise (Welfare Manager), Merero Marama Ntshese (Team Doctor), Thapelo Jacob (Kit Manager), Kaunda Motshabi (Driver), Morake Lengwadibe (Media Officer)

Up Next

Botswana Women’s Senior National team doctor gives an update on injuries

Don't Miss

Senior National Women’s team make passionate plea as they prepare for AWCON qualifiers

Development

The Mares Display Heart In Tri Nations Challenge

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.