Botswana U20 Women secured a dramatic
1-0 victory over hosts
Namibia to claim the
bronze medal at the
2025 COSAFA Women’s U20 Championship (Region 5 Youth Games), held at
UNAM Stadium, Windhoek.
The breakthrough came in the
89th minute, when
Shirley Tokonyane struck a decisive goal to seal the win in a tense and evenly-matched contest. Her late heroics handed Botswana a deserved podium finish after a determined campaign.
This hard-fought triumph caps off an impressive tournament for the Young Mares, showcasing their talent, resilience, and growing stature in regional women’s football.
Congratulations to Botswana on their bronze medal finish!
