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FA CUP SEMI-FINAL DRAW CONFIRMED

May 8, 2023

The Orange FA Cup Season 4 Semi-Finals draw has been completed and sealed. The draw was conducted on Sunday, the 7th of May 2023 at Molepolole Sports Complex immediately after a game between Masitaoka and BDF XI SC which ended in a 0-0 draw in regulation time before Majatlhaga won, 3-0 in the penalty shootout.

In semi-final 1, Majatlhaga will play The Ostriches which defeated Jwaneng Galaxy 3-1 in the penalty shootout after the teams were locked in a 0-0 stalemate in their quarter-final encounter at Galaxy Stadium on Saturday, while semi-final 2 is Gaborone derby, the defending champions Moya-Goleele will meet head-on with Popa Popa.

The last year’s runners-up Security Systems struggled past Township Rollers for their place in the semi-final after being thrashed 2-1 at National Stadium on Saturday afternoon.

SEASON 4 QUARTERFINALS PAYOFFS

Masitaoka 0 (3-0) 0 BDF XI

Jwaneng Galaxy 0 (1-3) 0 Orapa United

Securuty Systems 1-2 Township Rolers

Mogoditshane Fighters 0-6 Gaborone United

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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.