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Under 20 off to Swaziland

Mar 21, 2018

National under 20 will today travel to Swaziland to play a series of friendly games against the host Swaziland and Mozambique under 20 teams.

Coach Drago‘s chargers will use the games as preparation for the Under 20 Africa Cup of National qualification game against Namibia on the 31st March 2018.
Drago believes it is key for the young boys to get game time under their belt and for the team to build a bond as this will help them be better prepared for the big game.

The young Zebras will return home on the 25th March to get into the final week of preparation.

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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.