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Date Set for Play-Off Match

Further reference is made to all media statements on the outstanding play-off match between Mochudi Centre Chiefs and Township Rollers to conclude the 2015/16 beMOBILE Premiership season.

The Botswana Football Association (BFA) is happy to announce that the play-off match between Mochudi Centre Chiefs and Township Rollers will finally be played on Saturday 23rd July 2016 at the Francistown Sports Complex.

The decision followed a meeting between the concerned parties; i.e. the Botswana National Sports Commission (BNSC), the BFA, the Botswana Premier League (BPL) and the two clubs; Mochudi Centre Chiefs and Township Rollers held at the BNSC offices yesterday, Tuesday 12th July 2016.

The BFA wishes to thank all the parties for their commitment to bringing the 2015/16 season to its conclusive end by making it possible for this important match to be played. In the same measure, the BFA urges the football loving community, the media and Batswana at large to support this important match in whatever ways possible to bring closure to the 2015/16 season and pave way for the 2016/17 season.

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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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