Under-23 depart for Africa Nations Championship

Botswana will play Kenya, Egypt, Rwanda and Senegal for the two places at next year’s World Volleyball Championships. The hosts have not been confirmed. During the team’s send off ceremony at the National Stadium yesterday, Botswana Volleyball Federation (BVF) president, Daniel Molaodi said it was important for the federation to focus on youth teams.  He said the Under-23 is a transition to the senior team.

“We should start focusing on this team and give them exposure at international tournaments. We are hopeful that the team would finish in a good position at the competition.  We are aware that you are going into this competition as underdogs, but in sport, upsets are always expected,” he said.