Mares coach says Namibia are underdogs

Friday, April 09, 2021

Through the paces: Mares training at Lekidi Centre this week PIC: PHATSIMO KAPENG.

The women’s soccer team, Mares coach, Gaolethoo ‘Ronaldo’ Nkutlwisang says Namibia will be the underdogs when the two meet in an African Women’s Cup of Nations (AWCON) qualifier in June.

The Mares have stepped up preparations, as they face neighbours, Banyana Banyana in a friendly match in Johannesburg on Tuesday.

Botswana is leaving no stone unturned in the quest to qualify for the biennial tournament, which was supposed to be held last year but was postponed due to the coronavirus (COVID-19). Only two matches separate the women’s team from a dance in the AWCON finals.

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