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Zebras dump Bafana Bafana out of COSAFA Cup

Jun 3, 2019

The Senior National team, the Zebras, on Sunday dumped South African (Bafana Bafana) 5-4 on penalties, following a 2-all draw in regulation time. Botswana proceed to the semifinals where they will face Lesotho on Wednesday 5th June at Moses Mabhida Stadium.

The Zebras gaffer Mogomotsi Mpote highlited that his boys showed the desire to win the game. He said they responded well to his tactics even after going down and staging a second half come back.

Mpote and his charges will now shift focus the Semifinal where they face Lesotho at the iconic Moses Mabhida Stadium.

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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.