Development

Gaobinelwe to Attend CAF New Women Instructors Course In Morocco

Oct 12, 2023

Jacqualine Lerato Gaobinelwe, the assistant coach of the Botswana U17 women’s national team, is attending the CAF New Women Instructors Course in Morocco, which brings together coaches from across the African continent.

The 8-day course begins on October 18 in Rabat, Morocco, and will run until the 25th of October 2023.

The objective of this course is to build the capacity of women instructors to deliver courses and support the women’s football development in their respective Member Association. This course will also increase the number of trained female instructors across the continent.

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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.