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Sep 15, 2022

According to a communication from CAF, a set of 4 Batswana referees has been appointed to officiate at the upcoming CAF Champions League contest between ELGECO PLUS the host and Cameroonian football club P.W.D DE BAMENDA at Antananarivo – Stade Kianja Barea Stadium in Antananarivo, Madagascar on the 18th September 2022.

Tirelo Mositwane will handle this game as the center referee with his fellow countrymen Gaselame Tilolo Molefe and Mogomotsi Morakile as first assistant and second Assistant Referees respectively while Tshepo Mokani Gobagoba will be fourth official.

Speaking in interview with BFA referees manager, Phodiso Jonty Rasetsoga, explained that these kind of appointments of our local referees to international levels means a lot to the association, the referees committee and the entire football fraternity in Botswana.

Rasetsoga went on to say that this appointment helps our referees prepare for the start of the league by officiating games in good shape.

“At the international level, they benefit from having assessors, instructors, CAF, COSAFA and FIFA as they track their performance and those who do well have the opportunity to advance to top continental and regional levels,” Rasetsoga said.

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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.