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Tumo Mpatane joins BFA

Nov 1, 2016

The BFA has appointed Mr Tumo Mpatane to the position of Public Relations Officer. Mr Mpatane is a seasoned media practitioner and brings with him a wealth of experience in Sports News reporting and anchoring with emphasis of football. He is currently a Sports Anchor with Gabz FM radio station.

Mr Mpatane is a passionate media practitioner with a professional background in business & information systems, he will take up the role of BFA Spokesperson effective today, for an initial period of 6 months.

This position is in line with the new BFA outlook based on the recently adopted restructuring of the Secretariat. The position entails amongst other bridging the gap between BFA and its various stakeholders.

We take this opportunity to Welcome Mr Mpatane into BFA family and wish him all the best in his new assignment. Thank you, Acting Secretary General, Susan Lawrence

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BOTSWANA U-20 WOMEN EXIT WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS WITH PRIDE AFTER HOME VICTORY

The Botswana U-20 Women’s National Team bowed out of the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Qualifiers 2026 on a positive note after securing a 1–0 victory over Cameroon U-20 Women’s National Team this past weekend, despite a 5–1 aggregate defeat.

Having suffered a heavy 5–0 loss in the first leg played on 7 February 2026 at Olembe Stadium in Cameroon, the Young Mares showed resilience and determination in the return leg at Obed Itani Chilume Stadium.

Forward Mbapeua Hangara scored the decisive goal in the second half, giving Botswana a deserved win in front of their home supporters and demonstrating the team’s fighting spirit until the final whistle.

Head coach Tapaphiwa Tracey Gaebolae expressed pride in her players performance and attitude, emphasizing the positive response after the first-leg setback.

“We are very proud of the girls. Even though we didn’t get the result we wanted in Cameroon, we came here with a positive mindset. The message to the team was that we needed to score more goals, stay organized, and believe in ourselves and I think the players responded very well.” Coach Gaebolae alluded at the post match Technical press conference.

Despite exiting the competition, the Young Mares leave the qualifiers with valuable international experience and renewed confidence, highlighting the growth and potential of women’s football in Botswana.