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McDonald Tshwaranang wins Gold in the USA

Nov 14, 2016

The Botswana Football Association wishes to extend congratulations to McDonald Tshwaranang and his team at Grand View University (USA) for winning the Heart of America Athletic Conference football (soccer) division. This winning brings joy and pleasure to the BFA.

There are 22 conferences all over the U.S.A which consists of over twenty teams. McDonald’s conference consists of some schools in Iowa, Chicago, Missouri and Kansas .Out of 21 games he made 20 appearances 4 assists and is yet to score.

Massage from BFA Technical Director:

Your sincerity and passion to excel has borne such fruitful results. You kept your dedication firm and did not budge or give up any time in between, in spite of various attractions and this commitment has brought you here today.

Your parents must be feeling on top of the world because their son has achieved so much in such a little age (24). We wish you all the very best for your future, hope to hear many more stories of your success.

This is just the beginning of your glorious career. Keep up the good work! Fly the BLUE, BLACK AND WHITE HIGH

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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.