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FIFA/MA Youth Referees Course

Nov 28, 2017

Botswana Football Association under the auspices of FIFA will conduct a FIFA/MA Youth Referees Course in Francistown at Francistown Sports Complex, from the 4-8 December 2017 comprising of 30 participants selected from Eastern Zone where there are U15 Elite League Teams (Mmadinare ,Selebi Phikwe, Bobirwa, Radisele ,Palapye , Letswapong , Serowe South, Serowe North, Mahalapye, Kalamari ,Shoshong, Francistown City ,Tonota Tati side ) The young referees age ranging from 15 – 17 years will undergo tutelage facilitated by the FUTURO III trained Referees Technical Instructor Mr Gaontebale Malete.

The official opening will be done by the Botswana Football Association Chief Executive officer Mr Mfolo E. Mfolo. The media is cordially invited for the opening ceremony on Monday 4th December 2017 from 1400 hours.

The same course will be facilitated by the same instructor in the Southern Zone at Lekidi Football Centre from the 11 – 15 December 2017.

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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.