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𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗘𝗦 𝗖𝗔𝗥𝗘𝗧𝗔𝗞𝗘𝗥 𝗔𝗡𝗡𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗖𝗘𝗦 𝗦𝗤𝗨𝗔𝗗 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗪𝗔𝗙𝗖𝗢𝗡 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯

Botswana will take on defending champions Nigeria alongside south Africa and Burundi in group C.

GOALKEEPERS
Sedilame Bosija(Mamelodi Sundowns)
Lesego Moeng(BDF)
Marylin John(BDF)
DEFENDERS
Bonang Otlhagile(Double Action
Masego Montsho(BDF)
Kesegofetse Mochawe(Prisons)
Veronicah Mogotsi(Double Action)
Nancy Baeletsi(Prisons)
Laone Moloi (Double Action)
Lone Gaofetoge(Lusaka Dynamos)
MIDFIELDERS
Golebaone Selebatso(Prisons)
Mokgabo Thanda(Yasa Queens, Zambia)
Annah Sechane(Township Rollers)
Leano Atang Busang (Prisons)
WING FORWARDS
Keitumetse Dithebe(Mexican Girls)
Lesego Radiakanyo(Double Action)
Balotlhanyi Johannes(Double Action )
STRIKERS
Thuto Ramafifi(USA)
Refilwe Tlholakele(Township Rollers )
Esalenna Galekhutle(USA)
Michelle Abueng(BDF)
Nondi Mahlasela (Prisons)
Ontlametse Gaonyadiwe(Double Action

Botswana is set to play their opening game of the TotalEnergies Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco on the 4th July against Burundi.

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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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