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Nkutlusang Names A Youthful team

Aug 31, 2018

The Botswana women’s national team coach Gaoletlhoo ‘Ronaldoh’ Nkutlusang has named her squad of 20 players for the 2018 COSAFA Women’s Championship to be held in South Africa 12_22 September 2018.

The squad is a relatively youthful one the coach has revealed that she wants to compete at this year’s tournament as she seeks to ensure Botswana defy the odds in a group South Africa will be expected to be the tea to beat.

Here is the squad;

GK	Refiloe Mimi Tshambani (Prisons XI)
GK	Sedilame Bosija (Bloomfontein)
D	Kgomotso Onica Molefe (Double Action)
D	Tlamelo Sebaetseng Motlhale (Double Action)
D	Kesegofetse Mochawe (Township Rollers)
D	Veronicah Mogotsi (Double Action)
D	Patricia Motingwa (Double Action)
D	Masego Montsho (Double Action)
D	Nancy Baeletsi (Prisons XI)
D	Bonang Otlhagile (Double Action)
M	Lebogang Setereke (Double Action)
M	Balotlhanyi Johannes (TownShip Rollers)
M	Lesego Keleboge (Prisons XI)
M	Golebaone Selebatso (Double Action)
M	Thuso Leseane (Double Action)
F	Refilwe Tebogo Tholakele (TownShip Rollers)
F	Masego Nfandiso (Sharps Shooting Stars)
F	Mokgabo Onneile Thanda (Francistown United)
F	Nondi Fingi Mahlasela (Prisons XI)
F	Lesego Duduetsang Radiakanyo (Double Action)

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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.