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Sep 24, 2022

ESWATINI – Botswana Junior national football team (Under-23) was defeated 2-0 by Eswatini in the first leg of the AFCON qualifiers which also served as a fight for a spot in the Paris 2024 Olympic Games qualifiers at Somhlolo Stadium, Eswatini, on Friday afternoon.

Speaking in an interview, Coach Kaelo Kaelo commented on the match, saying it was a hard-fought game. He further said despite the loss, it was a good game with two sets of young boys and he is hoping for a better return leg at Francistown.

“Unfortunately, we lost the game at a critical moment, we conceded a goal just before halftime which is bad for us and we found ourselves chasing the game after halftime. We conceded another goal in the second half which made us to chase the game even more as we tried to get back on track and at least get 1 goal which didn’t work out,” said Kaelo

The boys will now head to Francistown for the return leg on Tuesday, Sept. 27 at Obed Itani Chilume Stadium.

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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.