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Zebras to play Likuena

Senior National Team Coach Major David Bright is set to announce his 23 men squad tomorrow on Wednesday. The Zebras is set to play a friendly game with Lesotho during the international break on the 24th March 2018.

The two teams will use this match to prepare for the 2019 African Cup of Nations qualification games in September this year. The last time Botswana and Lesotho met draw 1-1 in a CHAN qualifier, with Lesotho advancing on away goal rule.

Tickets to the game are set to go on sale on Monday 19th March, while the Zebras will report to camp on the 18th March

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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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