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Young Zebras get a complex route to under-20 CAN champions

Mar 1, 2018

The draw for Botswana under-20 team has been described as complex as it is offered national teams that have often produces talented players and are competitive in the age group.

The under 20 draw will see the young Zebras needing to eliminate the brave worries of Namibia if that is successfully done the team will have Congo to deal with on a home and away bases before a possible date with either Egyptians or Senegal awaits in the final qualification game.

The young ZEBRAS, however, will be boosted by the sponsorship recently launched for development national teams, where Choppies is sponsoring the under-20, 17,15 to a tune of P3 780 000 for three years. The under 20 has been hard at work since the start of February with weekend camps as they drill their skills and ensure they are ready for the just-announced draw.

Botswana will host Namibia in the last weekend of March before heading to Windhoek for the return game in early May.

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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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