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AFCON Draw Gives Zebras Group J

Apr 20, 2022

The Senior National Men’s Team (The Zebras) has been draw in Group J for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2023 qualifiers which start in June 2022

Botswana have been drawn against Tunisia, Equatorial Guinea and Lybia. Of the four teams in Group J, only Tunisia and Equatorial Guinea managed to qualify for the 2022 AFCON finals which were held in Cameroon. Tunisia fell out at the group stage while Equatorial Guinea reached the quarter finals where they lost to eventual champions Senegal

In terms of FIFA rankings, The Zebras are the lowest ranked team as the sit in 45th while Tunisia are the highest sitting on 5th, followed by Equatorial Guinea who 21st and then Libya at 30th

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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.