Zambia Scored “Giveaway Goals,” Says Botswana Coach After COSAFA Opener

Zambia Scored “Giveaway Goals,” Says Botswana Coach After COSAFA Opener

Botswana head coach Gaoletlhoo Nkutlwisang has attributed her side’s 3-0 defeat to Zambia at the COSAFA Women’s Championship to what she described as “easy goals” conceded by her team. Botswana fell to the Copper Queens in their Group B opener in Polokwane, a result that leaves Zambia top of the group on three points, level with Zimbabwe but with a superior goal difference. Reflecting on the match, Nkutlwisang admitted that her team struggled to…

EN, FR, PR: Zambia beat Botswana, Zimbabwe down Eswatini in Polokwane

Champions Zambia began the defence of their HOLLYWOODBETS COSAFA Women’s Championship 2025 crown with a dominant display against Botswana at the Old Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane on Thursday. The Copper Queens ran out 3-0 winners in the second Group B fixture, setting the tone early when Regina Chanda struck inside the opening 15 minutes. Zambia controlled the tempo and pinned Botswana back for long spells, and their pressure was rewarded aga