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CAF President arrives in Botswana for Forbes U30 & Football

Apr 26, 2022

The CAF President Dr Patrice Motsepe visited the Lekidi Football Centre and had meetings with Football leadership as well has having a business dinner organized by Botswana Football Association. Dr Motsepe urged Botswana businesses to support Football as an investment to growth of the economy.

Dr Motsepe also had an opportunity to meet the The State President Dr Mokgetsi E. K Masisi who expressed Botswana’s desire to host the 2027 TotalEnergies Cup of Nations.

The CAF President took part also on the Forbes Under 30 Summit Africa that is currently underway in Botswana’s .

The four-day programme that kicked off on Sunday at the Botswana Innovation Hub sees the CAF President headlining a distinguished panel of leaders in the spheres of business, sport and the arts where he will be unpacking a number of pertinent issues that can positively impact the growth of the African game, while also sharing his thoughts on the promise and power of the African Century.

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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.