Nkutlwisang Coy Over Mares' COSAFA Target
Monday, November 02, 2020
The Mares' coach, Gaoletlhoo Nkutlwisang addressing journalists on Friday PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE
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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