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Identity of Botswana Football – Serame Letsoaka

Jul 30, 2018

Botswana Football Association Technical Director, Serame Letsoaka, on Saturday, held a technical research workshop with former national team coaches to assess the development of national teams. The gathering looked at the development of an identity (Philosophy) of Botswana Football.

Attendants included Kaiser Kobedi, Matshidiso Kowa, China Matlhaku, and former national coach George Mogopodi, among others. The workshop shall resume on Monday with current National team coaches. An expert on video analysis shall talk to the importance of video analysis as the best tool to match preparation.

Letsoaka has highlighted that it is important to develop a culture for the zebras in order to set ambitious targets for the country’s future.

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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.