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Registration of Rollers Player Onkarabile Ratanang

May 6, 2022

Registration of Township Rollers Player Onkarabile Ratanang; Players Status Committee Outcome.

Following the outcome of the investigations carried out by the Botswana Football Association into the registration of Township Rollers player, Onkarabile Ratanang, the matter was duly referred to the BFA Players Status Committee for determination as resolved by the BFA National Executive Committee.

The BFA Players Status Committee, at its meeting of the 28th of April 2022 determined and ruled that the player is a defaulter as he was registered outside the permitted registration period. The outcome of the disciplinary proceedings against the team and those who were involved in the players registration will be communicated upon completion.

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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.