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Congratulations Township Rollers, Thanks To All stakeholders

May 22, 2017

The President of the Botswana Football Association would like to congratulate the 2016/2017 BTC premiership Champions Township Rollers for clinching the league this season with a game to spare. Rollers have come through an emotional time with the recent loss of their player Mr Gofaone Tiro , but still fought on to glory. The President and the National Executive Committee, would like to express their deepest condolences once again, but elite the Popa family for the strength they have shown in becoming champions.

Congratulations to the Botswana Premier League for a season well run, football administration is not an easy job. Getting through the 2016/2017 season with the little turbulence shows that indeed this office has learnt from lessons of the past and will continue to grow.

To all the teams that have not won, take this as a chance to introspect and try your best once again, become better than they were in the 2017/2018 season.

Great thanks to the all media houses for being a key stake holder in building a product worthy of watching, media continues to be important in making football visible and sell-able.

The President humbly thanks the supporters of all the different teams, they are an important stakeholder in the game, hence why Botswana Football will continue to find ways of improving the game and making it an attractive commodity they can pay for.

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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.