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Cricket side eyes victory in Africa Cup

Botswana Criket National Team PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO
Botswana Criket National Team PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

The men’s cricket side leaves today for Benoni, South Africa in search of victory in the Africa Cricket Association (ACA) south and central qualifier for the Africa Cup as a busy season kicks-off.

Upon returning from South Africa, the team will head to Nairobi, Kenya for a six-nations tournament, the Continental Cup, which runs from June 7-22. Team captain, Karabo Motlhanka said the target is to win the South African tournament.

“I believe it would be the best response and reaction to our disappointing tour of Rwanda last year. The best way to put that behind us is to give a strong showing in Benoni and return home with the trophy,” Motlhanka said.

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