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OREBONYE CROWNED CAF CONFEDERATIONS CUP CHAMPION

Jun 4, 2023

Many of our local professional football players have yet to play in the finals of the CAF CONFEDERATIONS CUP, but yesterday our national team player Tumisang Teenage Orebonye became the first football player from Botswana to ever win the CAF Confederations Cup.

However, in keeping with the title of this topic, the Palapye-born attacker clinched the title last night (03 June 2023) with USM Alger.

The Zebras forward played full game as his team won 2-0 win over Abidjan-based Ivorian club Asec Mimosa, securing a place in the CAF Confederations Cup final against Young Africans Sports Club of Tanzania.

His Algerian club, USM Alger, played to a 2-2 in aggregates against The Yangas of Tanzania. Despite a 1-0 loss in the second leg of the final, which USM won 2-1 away from home, the team was crowned champions on the away goals rule.

Our warmest congratulations to our CAF Confederations Cup CHAMPION

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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.