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Zebras in camp ahead of the challenge

Jun 17, 2017

This communique serves to inform media and public that senior national team zebras is in camp ahead of the 2017 COSAFA senior challenge , the team reported to camp Tuesday 13 June. The Zebras have been drawn against Zambia in the quarterfinals of the COSAFA senior challenge which will take place in the north west province (Rustenburg and Moruleng).

Botswana will play Zambia July 1st 2017 at the Royal Bafokeng sports palace, with kick off set for 1500hrs. Zebras are expected to travel to South Africa on the 28th of June three (3) days ahead of the quarterfinal clash and will base in Rustenburg for the rest of the tournament. The senior team will return home latest on the 9thth July and earliest on the 6th July 2017.

Interim senior national team coach team coach Oris B. Radipotsane will announce his final 23 man squad to the COSAFA tournament on Monday 19th June 2017. Tickets for the tournament are on sale at computicket (Shoprite) outlets in South Africa Purchasing tickets for any match day allows fans to what all games at the venues, which right up until the final stages includes two fixtures per day.

The tickets will cost R20 through the entire competition, including for the final. The competition gets under way on June 25, with the deciding match to crown this year’s champions on July 7.

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CAF C coaching course for coaches in women’s football officially began today, marking the first day of a week-long training program that will run until April 14, 2025, at the Lekidi Football Centre.

Aimed at enhancing the skills of coaches in women’s football, the course has attracted 30 participants from various regions across the country, including areas such as Nhabe, Tsabong, Hukuntsi, Central, and the FRAFA regions. Notably, two of the participants come from the national team: current Mares midfielder Golebaone Selebatso and former Mares defender Lebogang Setereke.

The course, designed to provide in-depth coaching knowledge and technical expertise, is led by experienced instructor Sepheko Motlhagodi. The course is being coordinated by the BFA Women’s Football Development and Grassroots Instructor Ms. Barobi Nwako, ensuring that participants receive top-notch training throughout the program.

The CAF C coaching course aims to empower and upskill local coaches to help elevate women’s football in Botswana, with a special focus on developing the next generation of talent in the sport. By the end of the course, attendees are expected to have gained the essential tools and insights to further their coaching careers and contribute to the growth of women’s football in Botswana.

As the days progress, the participants will be engaging in various sessions, blending theory and practical work, ensuring a well-rounded learning experience that will benefit both the individuals involved and the football community at large.

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