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Letsoaka attend FIFA Technical Directors Seminar

Botswana Football Association technical Director Serame Letsoaka will today depart to Kenya to attend FIFA Technical Directors Seminar in Nairobi Kenya.

The week-long course that starts Monday 27th and ends on Friday 31 will be attended by FIFA and CAF instructors as well as Technical Director from Africa.

The purpose of the workshop i  Is to teach the new FIFA FORWARD policies as well into the new trends facing Technical Director .

Letsoaka believes the workshop will be key for countries concentrating efforts towards developing football talent as they can form an alliance in fostering growth in their countries. The Technical Director is expected home on Saturday 01 September 2018.

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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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