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Happy Easter Holidays

On behalf of BFA leadership, and football in general,i wish to take this moment to humbly wish the football community and the nation at large an excellent Good Friday and a fantastic holiday break. I urge you to pray for our nation and the whole world. Please pray for deepening of world Peace and Unity.

I also want to urge and plead with you to travel safely to your various destinations. Please, remember at all times, to take necessary precautions against COVID 19. Sanitize and always wear a mask. Equally important; Please don’t drink and drive.
Keep everybody in your Prayers.

Mr. MacLean C. Letshwiti
BFA President
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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.

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