Ronaldo’s rallying cry

Getting closer: Nkutlwisang’s charges are on course to qualify PIC: BFA
Getting closer: Nkutlwisang’s charges are on course to qualify PIC: BFA

The Mares’ coach, Gaolethoo ‘Ronaldo’ Nkutlwisang is determined to leave no stone unturned as she chases the country’s first ever Africa Women Cup of Nations (AWCON) qualification.

Ronaldo and the team are just 180 minutes away from a historic moment. A move by continental football governing body, CAF to increase teams to 12 for the 2022 AWCON has opened possible doors for Mares.

The Mares have to play only two rounds of qualification to reach the tournament. In the first round, the Mares were in a menacing mood away to Angola, beating the home side 5-1 in the first leg, their biggest win in the qualifiers. The return leg was played at the Obed Itani Chilume Stadium on Tuesday where the Mares cantered to a 2-0 victory to advance to the second and last round of qualification on a 7-1 aggregate score.

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