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Football mourns the loss of Sebopi

May 16, 2019

The BFA is shocked and saddened to hear of the tragic loss of a promising and talented 27-year-old Justice Sebopi of First Division South club, Matebejane.

Sebopi is reported to have collapsed while training in his home town of Selibe-Phikwe. He was immediately rushed to a nearby Clinic where he was unfortunately certified dead by medical practitioners on duty.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. We will communicate funeral arrangements after discussions with the family and the club concerned. The President of the BFA Mr MacLean Letshwiti has therefore ordered a Moment of Silence at all official football matches across the country this weekend for our fallen hero and patriot.

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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.