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

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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Botswana U-20 Team Receives Anti-Doping Workshop Ahead Of COSAFA Qualifiers

The Botswana U-20 men’s national football team, currently in training camp at the Lekidi Football Centre, welcomed a crucial visit from anti-doping officials this afternoon. The session, organized by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), aimed to educate the young athletes about anti-doping regulations and ensure fair play in sports.

As the team gears up for the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations – COSAFA Qualifiers 2024, the workshop served as an essential part of their preparation. Botswana will face Eswatini, Mozambique, and Zimbabwe in Group A of the tournament. The anti-doping session emphasized the importance of maintaining integrity and adhering to regulations, reinforcing the team’s commitment to clean competition.

This initiative underscores the importance of education in safeguarding the principles of fair play as the team prepares for the upcoming challenges.

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