As the CAF TotalEnergies Women’s Africa Cup of Nations looms, the Botswana Football Association recently announced a timely financial boost ahead of the 2025 showpiece in Morocco.
Lucara Botswana, a diamond mining company in Botswana, has sponsored The Mighty Mares to the tune of P500 000 (a little over R660k), to assist with preparations for next year.
This crucial boost will aid in ensuring the team has the resources needed for high-level training, competitive matches, and overall readiness necessary to represent Botswana on the continental stage.
True to its stated dedication to uplifting communities, Lucara Botswana shows commitment to empowering women in sports and fostering national pride with this investment.
Managing Director at the mining giant, Nassim Lahri, highlighted the significance of investing in such an initiatives.
“We are proud to support The Mighty Mares as they prepare for this historic opportunity. Football has the power to bring people together, and we are committed to fostering national pride and excellence.”
“We believe that through this partnership we will, together be able to elevate sports in Botswana to a place where our athletes can fully monetise off of them.”
Lucara Botswana MD, Nassim Lahri
A BFA spokesperson expressed gratitude to Lucara Botswana for their generosity. “This sponsorship is a testament to the value of collaboration in sports development. With Lucara’s support, we are confident The Mighty Mares will shine on the WAFCON stage.”
Botswana’s senior women’s football team will face stiff competition in Group B of the 15th edition of the WAFCON, where the Mares find themselves in a challenging group alongside African football giants Nigeria, who boast an impressive 11 WAFCON titles and are gunning for their 12th.
Completing the group are Tunisia and Algeria, both formidable teams in their own right, promising intense competition.
The stage is set for the tournament in Morocco, scheduled to run from 5 to 26 July, 2025.
Main Photo Caption: With the 2025 CAF TotalEnergies WAFCON fast approaching, Lucara Botswana has signed up as a key sponsors of the Botswana National Women’s team to assist with preparations for the upcoming showpiece. Photo: Supplied
Photo 2 Caption: Lucara Botswana MD Nassim Lahri says that the company’s investment is a step towards the national team being fully monetised. Photo: Supplied
Photo 3 Caption: A BFA spokesperson expressed gratitude: “With Lucara’s support, we are confident The Mighty Mares will shine on the WAFCON stage.” Photo: Supplied
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