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New AFCON Qualification System

There are 12 groups of four.The team ranked first of each group will join the host in the final tournament as well as all the teams ranked second in all groups except that of the host. In case the host country is ranked first of its group, the team ranked second in that group shall qualify to the first tournament.

We would like to inform you that the Executive Committee of CAF approved during its meeting of the 23rd of September the following qualification of the system in case of withdrawal of any of the participating teams:

If a team withdraws, the group will still qualify the teams ranked first and second even though the group is only composed of three teams.

If a team withdraws from the host country’s group, still one team only qualifies from that group:

  • If the host is ranked first of the group, the team ranked second will qualify
  • If the host is ranked second of the group, the team ranked first will qualify

If the host is ranked third of the group, the team ranked first will qualify, Cameroon 2019 below:

‘’There are 12 groups of 4.The team ranked first of each group will join the host in the final tournament as well as all the teams ranked second in all groups except that of the host. In case the host country is ranked first of its group, the team ranked second in that group shall qualify to the first tournament.

We would like to inform you that the Executive Committee of CAF approved during its meeting of the 23rd of September the following qualification of the system in case of withdrawal of any of the participating teams:

If a team withdraws, the group will still qualify the teams ranked first and second even though the group is only composed of three teams.

If a team withdraws from the host country’s group, still one team only qualifies from that group:

  • If the host is ranked first of the group, the team ranked second will qualify
  • If the host is ranked second of the group, the team ranked first will qualify

If the host is ranked third of the group, the team ranked first will qualify.

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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.

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