Connect with us

News

Mpote’s provisional squad for COSAFA

Botswana Senior National team man’s coach Mogomotsi Mpote this afternoon announced his 27-man provisional squad for the 2019 COSAFA Cup in Durban South African. The team is expected to report to camp on the 26th May and a final 20-man squad will be named to travel to the Championships.

The players are;

1 Ezekiel Morake
2 Joel Mogorosi
3 Thabo Leinanyana
4 Lesenya Malapela
5 Fortunate Thulare
6 Thatayaone Ditlhokwe
7 Gape Mohutsiwa
8 Gilbert Baruti
9 Segolame Boy
10 Thero Setsile
11 Lebogang Ditsele
12 Mothusi Johnson
13 Allen Ndodole
14 Tumisang Orebonye
15 Gofaone Mabaya
16 Mosha Gaolaolwe
17 Onkabetse Makgantai
18 Mothusi Cooper
19 Lesego Bosekeng
20 Keagile Kobe
21 Thabang Mooketsi
22 Simisane Mathumo
23 Mpho Kgaswane
24 Thatayaone Ramatlapeng
25 Ofentse Nato
26 Thato Kebue
27 Oabile Makopo

News

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.

 

Continue Reading

Trending