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14 countries split into 2 groups:
โžข 8 Lower ranked teams as per the latest CAF Rankings
โžข 6 Top ranked teams as per the latest CAF Rankings
There are two phases of the competition:
Phase 1:
โžข 8 teams compete in Phase 1, divided into 2 Groups of 4
teams each.
โžข Top 4 ranked teams from the 8 are seeded in Groups A &
B (Malawi; Angola; Comoros; Lesotho).
โžข Winner of each group advances to the Quarter-Final
Round.
Phase 2:
โžข 6 Top ranked teams are joined by the 2 winners of Phase
1 in the Quarter-Final Round.
โžข Seeding of the top 4 teams according to rankings
(Senegal; South Africa; Zambia; Madagascar).
โžข Winners of the 4 QF matches advance to the Semi-Final
round and ultimately to the 3rd/4th Classification or Final.
โžข Losers of the 4 QF matches advance to the Plate Semi- Final round.
โžข Winners of these 2 matches advance to the Plate Final.
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Draw Procedure:
1. Draw commences for Phase 1 with 4 seeded teams (Malawi; Angola; Comoros; Lesotho) being placed in Pot 1 and the remaining 4 teams in the Pot 2 (Botswana; Eswatini; Mauritius; Seychelles)
2. The first ball drawn out of Pot 1 becomes the seed for Group A and the second ball drawn out is the seed for Group B. The remaining two balls in Pot 1 are drawn for positions A2 & B2.
3. We continue by drawing balls out of Pot 2 to populate the remaining positions (A3; B3; A4; B4)
4. This completes the draw for Phase 1 of the competition.
*MC talks through the Group Round results whilst the Draw Master prepares the balls for the Phase 2 draw.
5. The draw then commences for Phase 2.
6. We now have 6 new seeded teams and 2 teams which will be read as โ€œWinner Group Aโ€ and โ€œWinner Group Bโ€
7. The 4 seeded Phase 2 teams go into Pot 1 and the 2 unseeded teams and the 2 Group round winners go into Pot 2.
8. The fixtures for Phase 2 – QF are established by drawing alternately from Pot 1 (Senegal; South Africa; Zambia; Madagascar) followed by Pot 2 (Namibia;
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Mozambique; Winner Group A; Winner Group B) until all 4 fixtures are populated.
9. This completes the draw.

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CAF C coaching course for coaches in womenโ€™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 womenโ€™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 womenโ€™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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