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Young Zebras return to COSAFA Championships

The Young Zebras make a return to the COSAFA Under-20 Championships after missing the tournament in 2017.

Botswana’s best finishes in this competition came in 2009 and 2011 when they managed third place
young zebras last appearance came in 2016 when the side lost all three of their pool games without scoring a goal.

In 2018 the team has been drawn in group C against Angola, Lesotho and Zimbabwe in a draw conducted today Wednesday 31st October 2018. The 2018 COSAFA Under-20 Championships will again be played in the Zambian city of Kitwe from December 2-14.

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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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