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CAF ‘A’ Coaching Course Second Edition Begins In Jwaneng

Aug 22, 2023

JWANENG: The Confederation of African Football Associations (CAF) coaching license ‘A’ started on Monday, August 21, in Jwaneng.

For the second edition, 23 participants from five countries were admitted: thirteen Batswana, three Zimbabweans, four South Africans and one Namibian, who are currently completing the first phase of the course, which will take full 8 days of theory and practical’s.

FIFA’s technical Consultant, Mr. Serame Letsoaka from South Africa, is the main instructor for the course. The technical director of the Botswana Football Association, Tshepo Mphukuthi, Ditiro Motshegare and Morake Lengwadibe will work closely with Letsoaka.

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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.