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Sep 28, 2022

The National Women’s football team The Mares are on their fourth day in camp in preparation for their game against The Brave Gladiators of Namibia on the 30th of September.

In an interview, The Mares Coach Gaoletlhoo Nkutlwisang said that for this game there is a mixed collection of players looking at their age and strength, a lot of them possess great experience from both AWCON and COSAFA tournaments. She added that she is aware that Batswana are eager to see their performance.

“It is the first time we are called to celebrate our Independence with Batswana at large, we are excited but we understand the magnitude of the task at hand” Coach Nkutlwisang.

Commenting on injuries Coach explained that they have two injuries from COSAFA, Keitumetse Dithebe and Tshegofatso Mosotho, “Ben 10 was not called to camp because of the injury she had at COSAFA, we thought Mosotho will be fine by now, but our medical team think that she still need to rest,” explained the Coach.

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BOTSWANA U-20 WOMEN EXIT WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS WITH PRIDE AFTER HOME VICTORY

The Botswana U-20 Women’s National Team bowed out of the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Qualifiers 2026 on a positive note after securing a 1–0 victory over Cameroon U-20 Women’s National Team this past weekend, despite a 5–1 aggregate defeat.

Having suffered a heavy 5–0 loss in the first leg played on 7 February 2026 at Olembe Stadium in Cameroon, the Young Mares showed resilience and determination in the return leg at Obed Itani Chilume Stadium.

Forward Mbapeua Hangara scored the decisive goal in the second half, giving Botswana a deserved win in front of their home supporters and demonstrating the team’s fighting spirit until the final whistle.

Head coach Tapaphiwa Tracey Gaebolae expressed pride in her players performance and attitude, emphasizing the positive response after the first-leg setback.

“We are very proud of the girls. Even though we didn’t get the result we wanted in Cameroon, we came here with a positive mindset. The message to the team was that we needed to score more goals, stay organized, and believe in ourselves and I think the players responded very well.” Coach Gaebolae alluded at the post match Technical press conference.

Despite exiting the competition, the Young Mares leave the qualifiers with valuable international experience and renewed confidence, highlighting the growth and potential of women’s football in Botswana.