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Deduction of points – Gaborone United SC

Aug 29, 2018

1. Reference is made to the above and to the FIFA Disciplinary Committee Decision passed on the 25th July 2018, concerning one of our members, Gaborone United SC.

2. As per the aforementioned decision, Gaborone United SC was ordered to pay the Judgment creditor within Thirty (30) days, failing which, the Association was ordered to automatically deduct three points from it.

3. The thirty days that Gaborone United were granted lapsed on the 26th August 2018. To this end, you are instructed to deduct three (3) points from Gaborone United.

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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.