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Dec 9, 2022

BFA through the Technical department held a closing ceremony for a goalkeeper coaching course that has been ongoing for the past four days in Jwaneng courtesy of Debswana Mine. In attendance was Her worship the Mayor of Jwaneng Town Hon Olga Ditsie, the BFA CEO Mr Mfolo Mfolo, Ms Letang Mbaakanyi from the office of the Town clerk amongst others.

When welcoming the guests, Her worship the Mayor of Jwaneng town Hon Ditsie closed by advising our coaches to take part in the fight against Gender Based Violence in their respective communities.

“As a woman, I have made it a personal choice that every time I’m given a chance to speak I can not leave the floor without mentioning the 16 days of activism against gender based violence…” she highlighted.

Her worship was also thrilled to notice that there were women amongst the participants, she showed her excitement by showering the ladies with ululations as they received their certificates.

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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.