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The Zebras Set To Kick Off Their Four Nations Madagascar Tournament

Mar 6, 2024

The Botswana senior men’s national team, “The Zebras”, will take part in the upcoming international four-nation friendly tournament in Madagascar during the FIFA window in March 2024.

This four-nation tournament is featuring the host Madagascar, Burundi, Botswana and Rwanda and will begin on March 22 and end on March 25, 2024, with all matches to be played in Antananarivo, Madagascar.

The team will report to the training camp for an initial training session on Thursday, March 14, 2024, before departing for Antananarivo on Monday, March 18, 2024.

These matches hold significant importance as they serve as crucial preparation for The Zebras’ imminent return to 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers assignments against Uganda and Somalia scheduled for June mid this year.

Botswana is in group G alongside Algeria, Guinea, Uganda, Mozambique, and Somalia.

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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.