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'This is heartbreaking' - Valencia striker Coleman in tears after Namibia's heavy defeat

Valencia striker Zenatha Coleman has described the state of women's football in Namibia as 'heartbreaking' following Sunday's heavy home defeat at the hands of Botswana.

The Young Gladiators lost 7-0 to Botswana in their first leg, preliminary round match of the 2020 U20 Women's World Cup qualifier at the Sam Nujoma Stadium in Windhoek.

Five goals from Zambia's Yasa Queens striker Michelle Abueng along with a goal each from Obonetse Rathari and Tebatso Pilane for the visitors handed the hosts the biggest defeat of the stage.

The big loss leaves the country on the brink of an early elimination from the competition on the second successive attempt since a heavy 9-0 preliminary stage loss to South Africa in 2018.