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Orebonye believes the transition of the Zebras is going well

May 10, 2019

Senior National striker Tumisang Orebonye believes the transition of the Zebras is going well. Orebonye says younger members of the Zebras squad are adapting well to the responsibility of the National team. Orebonye is in Seychelles with the Zebras for the second leg of the CHAN 2020 qualifier which will be played this coming weekend in Victoria Seychelles.

The striker has highlighted this game will be important to players as they all want to stake a claim for the 2019 COSAFA team to represent the Zebras. The 22-year-old believes the COSAFA tournament offer players an opportunity to be seen by scouts and also represent their countries and hence every player wants to make sure he is on the plan to Durban in a fortnight time.

Zebras Caretaker Coach Mogomotsi Mpote is expected to Name his 20 man squad to the 2019 COSAFA on the 20th May 2019 with over a week to prepare for the quarterfinal against South Africa who Botswana face on the 2nd June 2019.

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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.