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One on one with BPL CEO in Russia

Jul 4, 2018

Q: Please explain the program you are going under
A: It is a Conference organized by the Higher School of Economics, considered to be the best university in Russia, the International Center for Sports Studies, that organizes de FIFA Master, well known as the best sports post-grad course in the world and the FIFA Master Alumni Association with the support of the Football Union of Russia.

The intentions of the program?
We discuss current trends in developing the worldwide sports industry, sports governance, technology and well as innovation.

Who else is attending?
The event will gather representatives from international sporting organizations, leading experts on sports and the heads of international and national football federations, leagues and clubs.

How will attending benefit Botswana and the Botswana premier league office?
It will benefit the Premier League and Botswana Football in a big way coz my participation as one of the panelists raises places BPL in a very prestigious position within the world of sports, raising its awareness and improving our international profile, which can be instrumental for attracting sponsors. Also, I will interact and share ideas with the other panelists and participants. Learning and networking.

Countries and number of people?
All the five continents will be represented with more than 100 countries

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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.