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Job Advertisement – Senior Men National Team Head Coach

Mar 27, 2019

Botswana Football being on the edge of a new era of football culture and development is looking for a highly qualified coach with international and national football knowledge and experience for the senior national team.

Role & Responsibilities:

The role represents a key position in the Botswana National Team set-up in the cycle 2019-2021.

The new coach will be the Head-Coach of the Botswana senior men national team.

Together with the senior national team coaching staff, medical staff, he will lead the program and the preparation of the senior national team towards international games and qualifying tournaments.

Profile:

The new Head-Coach of Botswana senior national team has extensive international football knowledge and experience at adolescent and/or senior level (Africa and Europe).
He has a very good understanding of playing philosophy and playing principles to create a competitive and successful team.
The Head-Coach’s playing philosophy is adhering to the Botswana Football philosophy.
He owns good educational skills and a clear coaching methodology.
He has a good understanding of the role of sports science in preparing players at international level.
The Head-Coach creates a challenging and competitive training and match environment to provide further development and to maximize the individual and the team performances of the Botswana senior national team.
Personality and people management’s skills to inspire excellence individually and as a team.
A motivator and a mentor.
He understands that individual and team discipline are key indicators for high-level performances.
He’s a good communicator and applies interaction.

Job skills and Qualifications:

CAF Pro or UEFA Pro License or equivalent
International football experience at adolescent and senior level (>10 years)
Knowledge of African Football
Knowledge of English language (verbal and written) is a minimum requirement
Educational background (Bachelor or Masters in Sports) is an advantage
Digital tools’ skills
Presenter skills

Qualifying candidates should deliver their applications, curriculum vitae and certified copies of certificates and Identity Card to:

The Chief Executive officer
Botswana Football Association
PO Box 1396
Gaborone

Or email to bfa@bfa.co.bw.

Only qualifying candidate/s will be contacted.

Closing date is 30 April 2019.

For any enquiries, contact the CEO Office on Phone: (+267) 390 0279

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Botswana and Algeria Strengthen Sports Ties, with Football Development in Focus

Francistown, Botswana – The Honourable Minister of Sport & Arts, Mr. Jacob Kelebeng, recently welcomed a courtesy visit from Honourable Walid Sadi, Algeria’s Minister of Youth & Sports, along with His Excellency Ambassador Abdelmalek Tigharhar of Algeria.

The discussions centered on fostering collaboration between the two nations in sports development, with particular emphasis on Paralympics, football, boxing, and athletics. This engagement presents valuable opportunities for Botswana to benefit from Algeria’s advanced sporting infrastructure, training programs, and technical expertise.

As part of the visit, Honourable Sadi also met with BFA President Mr. Tariq Babitseng, alongside Minister Kelebeng. Discussions highlighted Algeria’s well-established football development structures, coaching programs, and talent identification pathways, which could serve as a benchmark for Botswana’s football growth strategy.

BFA President Emphasizes Football Development

Speaking on the significance of the engagement, BFA President Mr. Tariq Babitseng expressed enthusiasm about the partnership, noting that Botswana stands to gain valuable insights from Algeria’s football model.

“Football development remains a key priority for the BFA, and this engagement allows us to benchmark against one of Africa’s leading football nations. Algeria’s structured approach to grassroots football, coaching development, and high-performance training presents a great learning opportunity for Botswana. We are excited about the potential collaborations that will enhance our football structures and elevate the sport in the country,” said Babitseng.

The Minister was accompanied by Permanent Secretary Ms. Nancy Chengeta of the Ministry of Sport & Arts (MOSA), along with key sports leadership figures, including:

✅ BNSC Chairperson: Mr. Marumo Morule

✅ BNSC CEO: Mr. Tuelo D. Serufho

✅ BNSC Executive Management

✅ Botswana Football Association (BFA) Executives

✅ Various dignitaries and stakeholders

The BFA remains committed to building strategic international partnerships that contribute to the growth, professionalization, and long-term sustainability of football in Botswana.