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FIFA to help BFA with a comprehensive school football policy

May 22, 2019

Botswana Football Association will on Wednesday 22nd and Thursday 23rd May host a delegation from FIFA, that will be helping the Football Association with a comprehensive school football policy.

BISA and Bobsa affiliate membership will also be present at the workshop to allow for the FIFA delegation to get first-hand experience and understanding of the current situation Botswana. Schools Football is in.

FIFA recently developed a new Football strategy for schools which aims to ensure Football is well incorporated into schools curriculum activities and that the game is more accessible to both boys and girls at schools.

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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.