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Popa on the African trail

May 4, 2018

After making history as the first Botswana Club to reach CAF Champions’ League group stages, Township Rollers are all systems go to make a mark on the continent for the first time.

Popa will tonight open group A as they face fellow debutants KCCA from Uganda, a challenge their Captain Maano Ditshupo believe they should overcome with the might eight-time champions Al Ahly of Egypt and Tunisia’ Esperance still to come.

The Botswana Premier League log leader and defending champions, start tonight (Friday 04/04/18) at their home ground the National stadium. Popa has been able to score every game they have played in the champions league and hence goals can be expected at the Nation’s capital.

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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.