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Road to Tokyo begins

National Under 23 Caretaker coach Mogomotsi Mopote has named 25 players for camp on Sunday to start preparing for the 2019 AFCON Under 23  slated for Egypt.

The Dream team will on Wednesday travel to South Africa to play friendly games as part of preparation.

Goalkeepers
Kabelo    Maphakela, Township Rollers
Kagiso    Moganetsi, Miscelleneous
Tumisang    Selolwane, Gaborone United

Defenders
Goitseone    Legopelo, Gaborone United
Thato    Kebue, Galaxy
Alford    Velaphi, Gaborone United
Obusitse    Gabadise, Gunners
Lawrence    Radikgageng, Gunners
Kitso    Mangolo, BDF XI
Mothusi    Johnson, Orapa United
Keabetswe    Obonetse, BR Highlanders

Midfielders
Mothusi    Cooper, Township Rollers
Gape    Mohutsiwa, Township Rollers
Thabang    Khuduga, Township Rollers
Pontsho    Motshelanoka, Sharps Shooting Star
Kago    Mongake, Township Rollers
Resaobaka    Thatanyane, Jwaneng
Tiroyaone    Maome, Prisons
Mpho    Kgomo, Police XI
Bakang    Leshona, Centre Chiefs
Baokeditse    Talani, Gunners

Strikers
Tshepo    Maogaswe, Sharps Shooting Star
Kitso    Mpuisang, Prisons XI
Molaodi    Tlhalefang, Orapa United
Boyo    Mankanku, Gunners

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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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