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Mfolo and Mamelodi Attends COSAFA Workshop

JOHANNESBURG: Botswana Football Association (BFA) CEO, Mr Mfolo E. Mfolo and the former leading administrator on the African continent who also served as FIFA Development Officer for many years, Mr Ashford Mamelodi are currently in attending a 5 days COSAFA’s Regional General Secretaries workshop.

The workshop kickstarted on the 17th and will complete on the 21st July 2024 at Johannesburg where Regional General Secretaries of member associations will be unlocking excellence in football governance and administration.

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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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