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Diamond Zebras sparkling over Mauritius

Botswana Under-17 Team, Diamond Zebras, stunned hosts Mauritius 1-0 in their opening game at the ongoing 2018 COSAFA Under-17 Championships. Oageng Diego  Maphorisa scored from the penalty spot in the 85th minute to sink the ship for the host.

The Diamond Zebras are second in Group A after Namibia who set top after demolishing Seychelles 8-3. Seychelles will face the Diamond Zebras in their second on Saturday at 1000hrs Botswana time.

Coach Tumi highlighted the need to win the next game if the team is to have any chance to advance to the semi-finals.

Tebogo Kopelang won the man of the match trophy after a good shift in the great shift in defence for the Diamond Zebras.

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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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