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Mrs Magang is the Female Additional Member of the NEC

Aug 24, 2018

1. Subsequent to the removal of Mrs Tshepho Mphoeng from the Botswana Football Association National Executive Committee it has become necessary to replace her in terms of Article 36.10 of the BFA Constitution. Pursuant to this Article, the NEC resolved to replace Ms Mphoeng with Mrs Tsoseletso Magang as the Female Additional Member of the NEC. Mrs Magang will be overseeing Women Football.

2. Mrs. Magang holds a Master’s Degree in Science and comes with vast experience in cooperate managements as well as sports administration. Mrs. Tsoseletso Magang has served as Women and Sport Leadership Academy Program Facilitator and is a Certified International Olympic Solidarity Course Director.

3. The new NEC member is a leading feminist on sporting issues in the country and will definitely add value to football.

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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.