Nkutlwisang Coy Over Mares' COSAFA Target

The Mares' coach, Gaoletlhoo Nkutlwisang addressing journalists on Friday PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE
The Mares' coach, Gaoletlhoo Nkutlwisang addressing journalists on Friday PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE

The Mares’ coach, Gaolethoo ‘ Ronaldo’ Nkutlwisang has remained coy of her ambitions ahead of the team’s departure for the COSAFA Women’s Championship.

The team leaves today (Monday) for the tournament to be held in Port Elizabeth, South Africa from November 2 until November 14. After an historic display by the team where they reached the semifinals for the first time, Nkutlwisang has said she is looking for an ‘improved performance’ ahead of this year’s edition.

“We would be playing in a very difficult competition. It was hard to get the team ready because of COVID-19, but similarly we will be playing teams that have faced the same problems.

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