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IN LOVING MEMORIES OF MR DICKSON GABANAKGOSI

Feb 7, 2023

It is with great sadness that we learn about the passing away of Mr. Dicksonn Gabanakgosi. Mr.Gabanakgosi has been a general fountain of wisdom and a great football ambassador and servant. He was an outstanding patriot in football, civic society, and church. We will forever be grateful for his contribution towards football development in Botswana. Mr. Gabanakgosi was a complete patriot,serving football in almost every sphere, including in our many committees over decades of years. Consequently, for his immense and undeniable contribution to football and Botswana, may I humbly request a moment of silence for this great football administrator at the beginning of all our official matches until he’s laid to rest. We pray for strength and peace for Gananakgosi family, friends, and football community. May his soul rest in peace.

Maclean Letshwiti

BFA President

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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.