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The Mares played to a one all draw in their last preparation match on Wednesday night in tightly contested match against Togo.
 
Togo found the net first before Botswana equalized in the second half through the vice-captain Nondi Mahlasela.
 
The Mares head coach Gaoletho Nkutlwisang was pleased with the performance from the girls but was not happy with the result at the end of the game.
 
“The girls played to the plan in the second half and we dictated play, we created chances and need to convert them we are now going into the big one and there will be no room for error.โ€
 
 
 
 
The Mares will on Friday move to Rabat where the group-stage games will take place. Botswana takes on Burundi in the first game with games against current holder Nigeria and neighbors South Africa also on the cards.
 
 
 

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Botswana and Algeria Strengthen Sports Ties, with Football Development in Focus

Francistown, Botswana โ€“ The Honourable Minister of Sport & Arts, Mr. Jacob Kelebeng, recently welcomed a courtesy visit from Honourable Walid Sadi, Algeriaโ€™s Minister of Youth & Sports, along with His Excellency Ambassador Abdelmalek Tigharhar of Algeria.

The discussions centered on fostering collaboration between the two nations in sports development, with particular emphasis on Paralympics, football, boxing, and athletics. This engagement presents valuable opportunities for Botswana to benefit from Algeriaโ€™s advanced sporting infrastructure, training programs, and technical expertise.

As part of the visit, Honourable Sadi also met with BFA President Mr. Tariq Babitseng, alongside Minister Kelebeng. Discussions highlighted Algeriaโ€™s well-established football development structures, coaching programs, and talent identification pathways, which could serve as a benchmark for Botswanaโ€™s football growth strategy.

BFA President Emphasizes Football Development

Speaking on the significance of the engagement, BFA President Mr. Tariq Babitseng expressed enthusiasm about the partnership, noting that Botswana stands to gain valuable insights from Algeriaโ€™s football model.

“Football development remains a key priority for the BFA, and this engagement allows us to benchmark against one of Africaโ€™s leading football nations. Algeriaโ€™s structured approach to grassroots football, coaching development, and high-performance training presents a great learning opportunity for Botswana. We are excited about the potential collaborations that will enhance our football structures and elevate the sport in the country,” said Babitseng.

The Minister was accompanied by Permanent Secretary Ms. Nancy Chengeta of the Ministry of Sport & Arts (MOSA), along with key sports leadership figures, including:

โœ… BNSC Chairperson: Mr. Marumo Morule

โœ… BNSC CEO: Mr. Tuelo D. Serufho

โœ… BNSC Executive Management

โœ… Botswana Football Association (BFA) Executives

โœ… Various dignitaries and stakeholders

The BFA remains committed to building strategic international partnerships that contribute to the growth, professionalization, and long-term sustainability of football in Botswana.

 

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