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The Gap is closing

Jul 4, 2018

The gap between football nations Is closing at an alarming rate, this is positive because Football Association has taken steps to develop their players and invest in the results they are currently getting at the ongoing world cup.

Botswana Football Association President MacLean Letshwiti says this gives hope for Botswana that going forward we can achieve.

The President reiterated that we must execute this development masterplan together and in order for the gap to be closed in the cosafa region then CAF as well as the world.

The BFA president also had a chance to meet and interact with legendary Argentine Diago Maradona as Russia knocked out 2010 champions Spain.

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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.