Gaborone United hosted a celebration at GU Stadium to honor the Red Roses, the club’s women’s team, following their historic victory in the CAF Women’s Champions League COSAFA qualifiers. The team became the first local club to win the regional tournament, securing a spot at the continental finals in Morocco later this year.
The Red Roses’ achievement comes in only their second appearance in the COSAFA qualifiers. On their debut, they reached the final but finished in second place. Their latest triumph underscores the team’s rapid growth and competitive edge in regional women’s football.
Botswana Football Association president Tariq Babitseng praised the Red Roses for their performance, describing it as a reflection of the growth and potential of women’s football in Botswana. Babitseng also commended Gaborone United director Nicolas Zakhem for his strategic investment in the women’s game, noting that it is an area many clubs have historically overlooked.
The victory has elevated the profile of women’s football in Botswana and positioned the Red Roses as role models for aspiring female players. With the continental finals approaching, attention now turns to how the team will perform on Africa’s biggest stage.
Gaborone United’s celebration highlighted not only the team’s success but also the increasing recognition and support for women’s football, signaling a promising future for the sport in the country.
