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Botswana U20 Women Team Exits World Cup Qualifiers

14 Feb 2026

Botswana under-20 women's team bowed out of the FIFA U20 Women's World Cup Qualifiers with a 1-0 win over Cameroon, despite losing 5-1 on aggregate.
Mapengula Hangara scored the lone goal in the 77th minute, assisted by Keotshepile Kesetse, at the Obed Itani Chilume Stadium.
Coach Tapaphiwa Gaebolae praised his team's effort, saying, "We played exceptionally well considering the circumstances. I'm proud of my girls."
Cameroon's Coach Hassan Balla attributed the loss to travel difficulties affecting his team's performance. ENDS

 

Source : BOPA

Author : Kelebogile Taolo

Location : Gaborone

Event : Interview

Date : 14 Feb 2026