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BFA’s technical department undergoing restructuring

Sep 18, 2018

The Botswana Football Association would like to inform the nation that all national teams save for the means senior national team are currently under going restructuring in line with the restructuring taking place within the BFA technical department.

To this extent all technical positions within the affected national teams will be advertised in due course to allow all capable Batswana an opportunity to part of the national teams setup.

The BFA would like to take this opportunity to thank all the officials who have been part of the national teams for their unwavering committment and selfless dedication towards football development in Botswana.

Further information on this development will be released in due course.

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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.