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Peo & Kaone to attend Football for Friendship

Jun 4, 2018

Every world-cup year an organization called Football for Friendship invites over 211 kids involved in football to come and form a bond of friendship and fair play that FIFA promotes. The goal of the programme is to cultivate in the younger generation important values and interest in a healthy lifestyle through football.

For the first time in 2018, Botswana will be represented. In March the Football Association carried out a competition to primary schools student to write an essay on why they love football, with the winner going to Russia to represent Botswana and be trained by FOOTBALL FOR FRIENDSHIP.

Ms Peo Charity Ogopote of Segoditshane Primary School won the essay competition. National under 17 vice-captain Kaone Kolagano has been selected to represent youth players and the technical part of the game.

We wish to formally congratulate and announce the two kids will travel to Russian on the 07th June to 18^th June 2018 for the Football for friendship festivals and conference to represent Botswana.

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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.