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𝗕𝗢𝗧𝗦𝗪𝗔𝗡𝗔 𝗦𝗛𝗜𝗙𝗧 𝗙𝗢𝗖𝗨𝗦 𝗧𝗢 𝗕𝗥𝗢𝗡𝗭𝗘 𝗠𝗘𝗗𝗔𝗟 𝗚𝗔𝗠𝗘𝗦 𝗔𝗚𝗔𝗜𝗡𝗦𝗧 𝗠𝗔𝗟𝗔𝗪𝗜

Dec 10, 2022

Botswana’s junior national boys’ team (under 17) suffered in the semi-finals at the ongoing Region 5 Youth Games in Lilongwe, which also serve as 𝐓𝐨𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐄𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐀𝐅𝐂𝐎𝐍 𝐔𝟏𝟕 𝐁𝐨𝐲 | 𝐀𝐥𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐚 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟑 | 𝐂𝐎𝐒𝐀𝐅𝐀 𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐞𝐫, suffered a major setback on Friday night when they lost 4-2 to Zambia.

After getting through the group stage with 1 win and a draw from 2 games, the boys conceded their first loss in a very important game, to book their ticket to 𝐓𝐨𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐄𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐀𝐅𝐂𝐎𝐍 𝐔𝟏𝟕 𝐁𝐨𝐲𝐬 | 𝐀𝐥𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐚 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟑 early next year. The boys are billed to play Malawi on Sunday for a podium finish.

In his post-match remarks after the loss to Zambia, Mokute recalled the grief of having lost the semi-final game, but the boys have done well it is just unfortunate that they did not win the match during regulation time. “This is the semi-final, a big stage in the tournament, and it was a very tough match” he added.

Girls’ team will also enter the third/fourth place match after an unsuccessful COSAFA UNDER 17 GIRLS CHAMPIONSHIP 2022 semi-final markdown after a 3-0 defeat against South Africa on Friday. Malawi will face Botswana this evening at 19h00.

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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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