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Mathumo and Gaololwe suspended

Mar 6, 2019

Senior national team captain, Semisane Mathumo and former club teammate Mosha Gaololwe are set to miss the Zebras last group game against Angola in Francistown on Friday 22nd March 2019. The duo picked up yellow cards in the last Zebras outing against Mauritania. Hence due to cumulative cards, they will be suspended for the clash against Angola.

Zebras Caretaker coach Mogomotsi Mpote says this will be a big blow for him not to have the defencive pair but highlited that it is an opportunity for younger players to stake a claim in the team as they will be considered for the game.

Mathumo, on the other hand, was devasted that he will not lead the team in the final game of the campaign but said the positive was that the selected players will use the game to prepare for the upcoming Chan games. Mpote is set to announce his squad to face Angola on the Wednesday 13th March 2019 with the Zebras reporting for camp on Sunday 17th March 2019 to start preparing for the game.

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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.

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South Africa 3–2 Botswana

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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.