Mares begin tough 2020 Olympics journey
Friday, March 22, 2019
With the continent allocated just 1.5 slots at the 2020 Tokyo games, the Mares will begin the first of the five rounds of qualification against Namibia on April 5, 2019 at the National Stadium with the away leg to be played four days later at the Sam Nujoma Stadium.
The team’s coach, Gaoletlhoo ‘Ronaldo’ Nkutlwisang is waiting for the arrival foreign-based duo of goalkeeper Sedilame Bosija and striker Thuto Ramafifi who are based in South Africa and the USA respectively as she prepares to name her final 23-member squad on Wednesday.
While his leadership has brought about significant progress and development, it is imperative that he exercises greater caution in his choice of words, particularly when addressing sensitive matters.One of the primary concerns is the potential impact of his remarks on Botswana’s relationship with De Beers, the diamond mining giant that plays a crucial role in the nation’s economy.The partnership between Botswana and De Beers has been mutually...