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Talent identification for girls
Botswana Football Association National Women’s under 17 team Coach Ms. Tracy Tapaphiwa Gaebolae will be travelling across the regions for talent identification program for girls born in 2004/5.
The visits will be conducted at the below listed regions at the given dates:
- Francistown 03rd -05th May 2019
- Central North 17th -18th May 2019
- Tswapong 18th -19th May 2019
- Tsabong 24th -26th May 2019
- Gaborone, Kweneng, Kgatleng, South East and Southern 31st May -02nd June 2019
We therefore request the aforementioned regions to provide her with the necessary support. We hope this communication will reach your most understanding and supportive consideration.
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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.
