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Jun 21, 2022

𝗚𝗔𝗕𝗢𝗥𝗢𝗡𝗘 – It was yet again another glorious season for Gaborone United Sporting Club as they crowned the Orange FA Cup season 3 champions for the second time in row after thrashing Security Systems XI, 2-1 in the final match of the tournament this past weekend the 18th June 2022 at Gaborone national stadium.

The defending champions were honored and they were awarded the victory, thus they managed to bag championship title. They walked away with P750, 000.00 cash, Gold medals and a trophy. Security Systems who ended as runners-up took home P350, 000.00 prize money, and silver medals.

Thato Ogopotse was honored as big winner as he received two (2) awards from the Orange FA Cup Season 3 tournament. He ended the tournament as the top goal scorer together with 18-year-old Monty Enosa of Eleven Angels, both players closing the tournament on 5 goals enabling him to carry-off P25, 000.00 cash prize and he also won player of the tournament award with P40, 000.00 cash prize.

Ookeditse Semelamela of Gaborone United snatched shot stopper of the tournament award seeing him securing the sum of P25 000.00 cash prize while his Coach Innocent Morapedi won coach of the tournament award with P10 000.00 cash prize.

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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.