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CAF B diploma coaching course starts

Oct 22, 2018

Monday marks the start of phase 2 of the CAF B diploma coaching course For the first group of coaches of 2019.

The coaches will undergo training in areas of preparation for midseason football, physiological finance of athletes and many areas of the game.

This will be the last phase before undergoing external assessment from CAF. Botswana Football Association Technical call director Serame Letsoaka believes the coaches have been positive and show a great will to learn and improve the quality of football in the country.

Phase 2 will run from Monday 22 October 2018 till Friday 26th October 2018

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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.