Namibian women footballers' Olympic dream shattered by Botswana

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WINDHOEK, April 10 (Xinhua) -- The Botswana women's football team thwarted Namibia's hopes of participating in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics when they held the hosts to a 2-2 draw in the second leg of the Olympic Qualifiers on Tuesday evening in Windhoek.

Namibia lost to Botswana on an aggregate score of 3-2 following their 1-0 loss in the first leg in Gaborone.

Namibia's Spain-based Zenatha Coleman scored the two goals from free kicks for the hosts, while Botswana's goals were scored by Nondi Mahlasela.

Botswana will face South Africa in the next round. Enditem

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