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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 Drawn In Group B for WAFCON 2024

Botswana’s senior women’s football team, The Mares, will face stiff competition in Group B of the 15th edition of the CAF TotalEnergies Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). The official draw, held on Friday, November 22, 2024, at the Mohammed VI Technical Centre in Salé, Morocco, set the stage for the tournament, which is scheduled to run from July 5 to 26, 2025.

The Mares find themselves in a challenging group alongside African football giants Nigeria, who boast an impressive 11 WAFCON titles and are gunning for their 12th. Completing the group are Tunisia and Algeria, both formidable teams in their own right, promising intense competition.

The draw was part of a ceremony celebrating the growth and vibrancy of African women’s football, with officials emphasizing the tournament’s significance in showcasing the continent’s talent and passion for the sport.