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Mares to Play Zambia

Apr 28, 2022

The Botswana Senior Women’s National Team (The Mares) reported for camp on Monday 25th April 2022, to continue their preparations for the upcoming Africa Women Cup of Nations (AWCON) which is set to be played in Morocco later this year.

The Mares Head Coach Gaoletlhoo Nkutlwisang says the team is still in good shape despite breaking from camp, a fortnight back.

“We will now start playing friendly games, to work on improving our combination play and the emotional intelligence of how to deal with opponents at this level. We will play Zambia in the next few days and am positive this will be of value to us going forward.” said Coach Nkutlwisang.

The gaffer has called on 30 players to go do duty in an international friendly match against Zambia’s Cooper Queens on the 29th April 2022 and again on the 2nd May 2022, both matches are to be played in Lusaka Zambia.

The Mares are expected to head to Zambia on the 27th April 2022 and return on the 3rd May 2022.

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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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