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Botswana stun Olympic-bound Zambia to reach first-ever Cosafa Women's Cup final

Botswana earned a historic qualification to the final of the Cosafa Women's Cup following a 2-1 victory over Zambia on Thursday.

The Mares had enjoyed an impressive campaign, with two 1-0 preliminary stage wins over Zimbabwe and Tanzania to finish top of Group C and secure back-to-back semi-final appearances.

Having fallen 4-0 to Zambia in last year's semi-final, Botswana were seeking to avenge their humiliation against the Copper Queens.

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On their part, Bruce Nwape's side finished as Group B runners-up but progressed to the semi-final as the best second-placed team.

Refilwe Tebogo Tholekele got the Mares off to a fine start following her fine finish eight minutes into the match at the Wolfson Stadium.