Mares receive P1,000 for Banyana win

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.