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Bondo shine at AFCON

Jul 18, 2019

Botswana Football Association would like to take this time to congratulate FIFA panel Referee Mr Joshua Bondo on his outstanding performance at the ongoing Total Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt.

Bondo officiated key games at AFCON, where he continued to be a good ambassador for the sport and the country as a whole. The Sprinter as he is affectionately called, ended his beautiful showing at the AFCON on Wednesday 17th July 2019 where he was the fourth official for the bronze medal match between Tunisia and Nigeria.

We hope the excellent work done by Mr Bondo will inspire local officials to do better and grow in their game.

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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.