Five-star Mares kick Angola

The Mares were in a menacing mood in a match played at the Estadio dos Conqueiros in Luanda as they recovered from conceding early before going on to score an avalanche over their opponents. Head coach, Gaolethoo ‘Ronaldo’ Nkutlwisang returned to the technical bench after missing the COSAFA Championship earlier this month after testing positive for COVID-19. She named just one change from the starting line-up used during the last match at the COSAFA Championship.

USA-based striker, Thuto Ramafifi started her first Mares’ match in two years in the place of Nondi Mahlasela. The team was, however, hit with an early scare as the home side took the lead in the second minute through Zeferina Ngonguinah strike. The goal was met with a quick response as Ramafifi connected well with Refilwe Tholakele’s ball to equalise for the Mares three minutes later. Zambia-based, Thanda Mokgabo doubled the team’s lead with three minutes to the break.