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Under-20 going for victory

Mar 30, 2018

National Under 20 Coach Drago believes the Young Zebras are ready for their Namibian counterparts. Serbian born gaffer says it was key to give as many players as possible a chance when selecting the current team.

Coach Drago says the Young Zebras has played friendly games to prepare for the game and they have improved with every game. Drago says the boys will play attractive attacking football as a home team, the gaffer had called on home support to come to the game to ensure moral support for the Young Zebras.

The young zebras play Namibia in a fight for a place in the AFCON qualification round 2 games at the National Stadium on Saturday 31st March 2018, kick off is set for 1600hrs.

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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.