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Malete acknowledges need for improvement

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In charge: Malete (background) wants the team to reduce its mistakes PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE

Following two international friendlies against Lesotho and Namibia, the Mares’ head coach, Alex Malete, believes that his charges still have a lot to do as they prepare for the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) finals in Morocco later this year.

The Mares started their FIFA international break with a 2-1 win over Lesotho at the weekend before a 1-1 draw against Namibia on Tuesday.

Despite a spirited effort from the team in the two encounters, defensive errors emerged as a glaring concern for Malete, with goalkeepers Bame Mokime and Sedilame Boseja being culpable.

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Malete acknowledges need for improvement

Following two international friendlies against Lesotho and Namibia, the Mares’ head coach, Alex Malete, believes that his charges still have a lot to do as they prepare for the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) finals in Morocco later this year.

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