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BFA Leadership Attends CAF 46TH Ordinary General Assembly

Oct 21, 2024

The Botswana Football Association (BFA) leadership is set to participate in the 46th CAF Ordinary General Assembly on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

This significant event gathered officials from CAF Member Associations, zonal unions, and key figures in global football. Representing the BFA will be President Mr. Oabile Thona Tariq Babitseng, Vice President 1 Mr. Maokaneng Bontshetse, and General Secretary Mr. Mfolo Edwin Mfolo.

Leading up to the assembly tomorrow, zonal union meetings were scheduled for October 20-21, which will include sessions for COSAFA. These meetings will provide members with updates on the zone’s progress and achievements in various areas, including competitions, strategic planning, CAF School Sports, and administration.

The discussions aim to tackle ongoing challenges while celebrating notable successes, all with the goal of fostering sustainable growth in regional football.

The congress agenda will include critical discussions on the future of African football, followed by a press conference featuring CAF President Dr. Patrice Motsepe.

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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.