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Football is a family that is forever

Jul 30, 2017

Former national team players yesterday paid a visit to former national team player Boitumelo “Twizzer” Ramohibidu , the former BMC and Satmos player was badly injured in a car accident in 2015 and it coursed damage to his Spinal cord. Zebras Legend paid a visit to the former left backs home town to show support and offer some assistance to their fellow legend.

Botswana football Association Vice-President Mashlow Motlogelwa also accompanied the players , who enjoyed the day with the mate sharing memories of AFCON 2012 as well as of yesteryear of their playing days.

Former zebras goal minder and now under 17 Goalkeeper coach Kagiso Tshelametsi has asked the cooperate world and the association to come out and support “Twizzer” and other former players.

Zebras Legend also played a game against Lerwaneng masters to raise funds for their mate but also asked for more support from the rest of the country, not to support footballer’s only when they still excite them on the pitch but also in times like this.

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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.