The result sends Tanzania into the third round of the CAF Women’s Olympic Qualifiers, where they will face the winner of the Ethiopia–Rwanda tie.
Botswana entered the match trailing 1-0 from the first leg in Francistown. Tanzania wasted little time asserting control and led 2-0 at half-time through goals from Aisha Mnunka (39’) and Hasnath Ubamba (44’).
The second half brought further misery for the Mares. Ester Maseke made it 3-0 in the 60th minute, before captain Opah Clement added a fourth in the 69th. Mary Siyame (74’) and Enekia Lunyamila (90’) completed the scoring as Tanzania ran out comfortable winners.
Botswana were unable to stem the pressure after falling behind and struggled to create meaningful chances. The heavy defeat leaves the Mares with plenty of tactical lessons to absorb as they look to regroup for future fixtures.
Tanzania, under coach Bakari Shime, displayed clinical finishing and strong defensive organisation across both legs. Their progression marks another positive step in a demanding five-round qualifying campaign that will ultimately produce only two African teams for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.
Goal scorers (Tanzania)
- Aisha Mnunka 39’
- Hasnath Ubamba 44’
- Ester Maseke 60’
- Opah Clement 69’
- Mary Siyame 74’
- Enekia Lunyamila 90’
Final score: Tanzania 6-0 Botswana
Aggregate: Tanzania 7-0 Botswana