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Zebras in camp ahead of the challenge

Jun 17, 2017

This communique serves to inform media and public that senior national team zebras is in camp ahead of the 2017 COSAFA senior challenge , the team reported to camp Tuesday 13 June. The Zebras have been drawn against Zambia in the quarterfinals of the COSAFA senior challenge which will take place in the north west province (Rustenburg and Moruleng).

Botswana will play Zambia July 1st 2017 at the Royal Bafokeng sports palace, with kick off set for 1500hrs. Zebras are expected to travel to South Africa on the 28th of June three (3) days ahead of the quarterfinal clash and will base in Rustenburg for the rest of the tournament. The senior team will return home latest on the 9thth July and earliest on the 6th July 2017.

Interim senior national team coach team coach Oris B. Radipotsane will announce his final 23 man squad to the COSAFA tournament on Monday 19th June 2017. Tickets for the tournament are on sale at computicket (Shoprite) outlets in South Africa Purchasing tickets for any match day allows fans to what all games at the venues, which right up until the final stages includes two fixtures per day.

The tickets will cost R20 through the entire competition, including for the final. The competition gets under way on June 25, with the deciding match to crown this year’s champions on July 7.

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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.