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Prisons Xl joins elite league

May 15, 2018

Coach Philemon Makhwengwe finally secured promotion for the warders (Prisons Xl) this past weekend after a hard-fought playoffs win against Sua Flamingo. The two teams played to a 2-2 aggregate scoreline and needed an away goal-rule to separate them apart. Sua Flamingo, the runners-up from the Debswana First Division South won the seond leg 1-0 but it was the first leg defeat 2-1 that cost the promotion.

Prisons Xl will make a return to the elite league after going down in the 2011/2012 season. The team which boost of a blend of youth and experience kept eventual winners of the first division championship Notwane on their toes to the only sleep up in the final few games. Sua will now have to go back to the drawing board to try and pap a way to the BTC premiership in the new season, while coach Philimon Makhwengwe and his Prisons team prepare for the big times.

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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.