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Diamond Zebras lose to Lesotho

Jul 11, 2018

Botswana National Under 17, Diamond Zebras, played to a 1-0 and 3-2 defeats to the hands of Lesotho Under 17 team. The Diamond Zebras had to come from behind twice but Lesotho finished the Botswana of with a brilliant counter-attack in the final game to win both practice games.

National Under 17 coach Tumi Dicker says he will have to fix the errors in his team to ensure the boys are ready. The coach says the team can, however, take a lot of positives as they seen beforehand their strengths and weaknesses and will work on them before the COSAFA Under 17 schedule for Mauritius. The tournament winner will automatically qualify for the Africa Youth Championships set for Tanzania

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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.