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Young Mares fall short in qualifiers

Botswana Under-20 Women's side registered a 1-0 victory over Cameroon at the Obed Itani Chilume Stadium on Friday afternoon PIC LESEDI MKHUTSHWA
Botswana Under-20 Women's side registered a 1-0 victory over Cameroon at the Obed Itani Chilume Stadium on Friday afternoon PIC LESEDI MKHUTSHWA

FRANCISTOWN: The Botswana Under-20 Mares team may have fallen short in their quest to qualify for the FIFA Under-20 Women’s World Cup 2026, but they ended their campaign on a high note.

They beat Cameroon Under-20 Women’s National Team 1-0 at the Obed Itani Chilume Stadium.

Despite suffering a heavy 5-0 loss in the first leg, the Young Mares showed remarkable resilience and determination in the return fixture.

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Gov't must guard against cadre deployment

As the Botswana National Front (BNF) discusses a policy to place suitably qualified members in strategic positions, the guiding consideration should remain whether an individual is the best person to serve the country. There is nothing wrong with qualified party members applying for public positions. Political affiliation should neither disqualify a capable candidate nor give them an advantage over others. Every Motswana deserves a fair...

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