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Maligned football hits new highs

Refilwe Tholakele and Maitumelo Sedilame Boseja thriving in the yellow of Mamelodi Sundowns, the Zebras' historic trample over the Elephants of Guinea and Jwaneng Galaxy nonchalantly rolling over the continent’s heavyweights, all make good reading for any local sport fan.

Despite a toxic environment, Botswana football fans are witnessing some historic moments, which bodes well for the growth of the local game. From only a population of 2.6million, Botswana has forced its way into football discussion tables across the continent.

Tholakele recently finished as the top goal scorer in the women’s CAF Champions League. She added that to her winner’s medal, together with goalkeeper, Boseja. It was a first for the country. Last week Tuesday, the Zebras rolled back the hands of time with some valiant display to record a historic win over Guinea.

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