Tholakele Suffers Devastating Leg Break Injury

Jul 12, 2024

Our South African based star has suffered a gruesome leg break during the SA Women’s Super league clash where she was already on the score sheet before she collided with goalkeeper Cynthia Shonga.

Despite this setback, Refilwe was included in the provisional squad for the Mares’ Tunis Women’s Cup tournament camp, which will take place in Tunisia from July 11-18, 2024.

The Mares will play their first game as Game No. 2 of the tournament against Tanzania on July 13 and their final game against the hosts on July 15 as Game No. 3 of the tournament.

It may be hard to see now, but better days are coming. While we wait for them, know that we will be by your side. Finally, we send you our best wishes and wish you a speedy recovery.

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The Botswana U-20 Women’s National Team bowed out of the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Qualifiers 2026 on a positive note after securing a 1–0 victory over Cameroon U-20 Women’s National Team this past weekend, despite a 5–1 aggregate defeat.

Having suffered a heavy 5–0 loss in the first leg played on 7 February 2026 at Olembe Stadium in Cameroon, the Young Mares showed resilience and determination in the return leg at Obed Itani Chilume Stadium.

Forward Mbapeua Hangara scored the decisive goal in the second half, giving Botswana a deserved win in front of their home supporters and demonstrating the team’s fighting spirit until the final whistle.

Head coach Tapaphiwa Tracey Gaebolae expressed pride in her players performance and attitude, emphasizing the positive response after the first-leg setback.

“We are very proud of the girls. Even though we didn’t get the result we wanted in Cameroon, we came here with a positive mindset. The message to the team was that we needed to score more goals, stay organized, and believe in ourselves and I think the players responded very well.” Coach Gaebolae alluded at the post match Technical press conference.

Despite exiting the competition, the Young Mares leave the qualifiers with valuable international experience and renewed confidence, highlighting the growth and potential of women’s football in Botswana.