The tournament is zonal qualifiers that feature eight league champions from Southern Africa, battling for a single CAF Women's Champions League finals spot. The tournament has been held in South Africa for two previous editions in 2022 and 2023, whilst Malawi hosted the 2024 edition. Botswana is now interested in becoming the third country to host the zonal qualifiers that are to be held between August and September this year. Speaking to MmegiSport, this week, BFA chief executive officer, Mfolo Mfolo said talks are at a preliminary stage and will depend on the approval from the government.
"There is appetite to host the tournament but obviously we have to engage government who holds the ultimate decision to host or not host," he said. Mfolo added that the initial thought is to bring the 2025 CAF Women's Champions League COSAFA qualifiers to Gaborone, with the National Stadium as the epicentre, whilst privately-owned Royal Aria Stadium and GU Stadium are lined up as training venues in addition to the two grounds at the Lekidi Football Centre. The tournament's cost estimates for hosting are in the region of R10 million (approximately P7.5 million). Gaborone United will represent the blue, black, and white in the competition by virtue of winning the DTCB Championship last month.
