Ahead of their second Group C game against Nigeria at the ongoing 2022 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco on Thursday, Botswana have sent a strong message to the Super Falcons as they aim to qualify for the next round of the tournament.
In contrast to Nigeria’s 2-1 defeat in their first game against rivals South Africa, the Mares began their campaign with a 4-2 victory against Burundi on Monday.
Buoyed by the victory, Botswana Football Association President MacLean Letshwiti, taking inspiration from former South Africa president, Nelson Mandela, said he believed his ladies could spring another surprise against the nine-time champions.
“Let me congratulate the Mares for putting an excellent shift at work, defeating Burundi by a convincing 4-2 score line at the ongoing Wafcon tournament here in Morocco,” Letshwiti told the Botswana FA website.
“The ladies’ thrilling performances demonstrated beyond doubt that together we can achieve. I therefore humbly urge the ladies to continue to show their mettle against the best in Africa.
“Further, I wish to also thank the people of Botswana back home for their good wishes and their patriotic spirit, rallying behind this exciting team. We are more than excited about your collective support.
“Let’s rally more and more behind the Mares, especially in the second match which is a critical encounter in the tournament with its associated pressure and international focus now squarely on the Mares.
“Nelson Mandela once said; “it is impossible until it is done.” Let’s go out once more and do it again. It’s possible!”?
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