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Diamond Zebras draw with eSwatini

Botswana National Under 17(Diamond zebras ) played to a 1_1 draw against their counterparts from eSwatini this morning.

The Diamond Zebras had to come from behind to get the draw after conceding from a set piece in the first half of a tightly contested affair.

A second-half goal from a well-taken setpiece from Gabriel Vaneel levelled the scores. The two teams will take a lot of from the game after missing several chances which could have been easily been converted.

The Diamond Zebras will go again at Ezetlhangu on Sunday 08 July in the morning with kick-off set for 1000hrs.

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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.

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