A giant of the women’s game, Bonang Otlhagile had just turned 21 when she was made captain of the national team.
Incredibly, 14 years later and it is a role the Double Action star continues to excel at in the heart of the Mares’ defence.
Nicknamed ‘Bebeto’ because of her similar playing style to the legendary 1994 World Cup-winning Brazil striker, off the pitch Otlhagile also heads Footballers Union Botswana’s (FUB) Women’s Football Committee.
Having captained the national team for 14 years, what do you regard as your greatest achievement?
COSAFA Silver medal.
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