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Vunani Annual Women In Sports Celebrates Excellence In Women’ s Football Development

Mar 27, 2025

A huge congratulations to Diamond Trading Company Botswana (DTCB), for receiving the Champion for Equality Award at the recent Vunani Annual Botswana Women Sports Awards.

The award is in recognition of their unwavering support in the development of the girl child through sports that includes women’s football and swimming.

The well-deserved honor is testament to the positive impact DTCB continues to make in sports, not only in football. Their efforts have not only empowered young girls but have also led to a significant rise in women’s teams and improved competition across the country as it penetrates through all our 17 regional football associations (RFAs).

We also extend our heartfelt congratulations to Ms. Boago Gabontshiwe, the Women’s Representative for Chobe Region, for being awarded Volunteer of the Year at the prestigious Awards ceremony, an honor that came with a P5, 000.00 cash prize courtesy of another football sensation, Botswana’s export, Tumisang Orebonye. Boago’s dedication and passion for women’s football have left an incredible mark, driving growth and opportunities for aspiring female players.

This recognition is a celebration of progress, empowerment, and the unstoppable rise of women in sports.

Well done to the organizers of the Awards, Inside BW Women Sports, and the event headline sponsor, Vunani Fund Managers.

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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.