Heroes' welcome for Young Zebras

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Hundreds of Batswana thronged the Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (SSKA) yesterday to welcome the national Under-23 side, which won the Four Nations Tournament in China. The team's arrival was delayed by two hours but the supporters did not lose morale as they sang, ululated and danced.

The Young Zebras won in China despite a strong challenge from the hosts, Japan and Korea.  When the Botswana Defence Force (BDF) plane descended at the SSKA at around 11.25am, supporters clad in national colours went wild.

Among the prominent people at the airport to welcome the team were Director of Sports and Recreation, Falcon Sedimo, Botswana National Sports Council (BNSC) chairperson Dorcus Makgato-Malesu and Botswana Football Association (BFA) vice president Matshediso Kowa.

Editor's Comment
Congratulations Anicia Gaothuse!

The contest had 10 beautiful young girls as finalists and unfortunately only one could wear the crown.The judges picked Anicia Gaothuse. To all those who feel their contestant should have won ahead of Anicia for whatever reason, hardly; the judges found Anicia to be the best among the best, so desist from disrespecting our newly crowned queen on social media or anywhere else, for that matter! Each of the 10 beautiful young women had supporters...

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