Mares receive P1,000 for Banyana win

The Mares will recieve P1,000 for slaying Goliath. PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO
The Mares will recieve P1,000 for slaying Goliath. PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

The Mares players and technical staff will receive P1,000 each for their significant victory against South Africa.

On Tuesday evening, Mares put on a brave fight against perennial tormenters, Banyana Banyana in the second round of the 2020 Olympic Games qualifiers at the Orlando Stadium in South Africa.

The local girls won 3-2 on penalties after the tie remained deadlocked 0-0 over the two legs.  This was the Mares’ first ever victory over their Southern rivals in nine meetings and for their efforts, the Botswana National Sport Commission (BNSC) has offered extra incentives to the team. “There are no bonuses for the senior women’s national team in the Olympic qualifiers.

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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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