By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS
Botswana president Duma Boko is rooting for the country women’s national team, the Mares to shine at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, Prompt News reports.
Gaolethloo Nkutlwisang’s side are in a tough group with nine-time champions Super Falcons of Nigeria, Algeria and Tunisia.
The South Africans will be making their second appearance at the WAFCON 2024 finals.
Their first appearance at the 2022 edition ended on a disappointing note as they failed to progress beyond the group stage.
“Earlier today, I visited our Senior Women’s National Football Team, The Mares, during their final training session ahead of the TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) Morocco 2024,” Boko wrote on X.
“As small gesture each player received a pair of sneakers in recognition of every step they’ve taken in flying our flag high.
“With pride, The Mares and Botswana will shine even brighter. ⚽️🇧🇼.”
Botswana will open their campaign against Algeria at the Larbi Zaouli Stadium in Casablanca on Sunday, 6 July.
