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Respect and commitment must be acknowledged and rewarded

Our national teams are the pride and joy of our nation. Respect and commitment must be acknowledged and rewarded. Botswana Football Association is delighted to announce that it has consulted a few prestigious business people to reward the Zebras for good performance over the past few games.

Our national teams are entering a new era. Wearing the national team jersey with pride and honour is paramount for the success of our country. Our senior men’s National team have played with passion and dedication. The new crop of young players has given their best and continue to be an integral part of our future. given their best and continue to be an integral part of our future.

As an appreciation, the BFA has raised P 100 000 (hundred thousand) to be shared amongst the players and the technical team for getting us into the second round of the CHAN 2020 qualifier games. When announcing the reward, BFA President-Maclean Letshwiti said respect for value added to our national badge will not go unnoticed.

“This motivation will ignite the boys to do even more for their country, including the upcoming COSAFA 2019,” he continued.

The COSAFA 2019 will be staged in Durban from 25th May to 8th 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.

 

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