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Young Zebras get a complex route to under-20 CAN champions

Mar 1, 2018

The draw for Botswana under-20 team has been described as complex as it is offered national teams that have often produces talented players and are competitive in the age group.

The under 20 draw will see the young Zebras needing to eliminate the brave worries of Namibia if that is successfully done the team will have Congo to deal with on a home and away bases before a possible date with either Egyptians or Senegal awaits in the final qualification game.

The young ZEBRAS, however, will be boosted by the sponsorship recently launched for development national teams, where Choppies is sponsoring the under-20, 17,15 to a tune of P3 780 000 for three years. The under 20 has been hard at work since the start of February with weekend camps as they drill their skills and ensure they are ready for the just-announced draw.

Botswana will host Namibia in the last weekend of March before heading to Windhoek for the return game in early May.

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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.