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Intense training camp for the Zebras

1. The senior national team this afternoon (Wednesday 21 June 2017) departed to the mining town of Jwaneng for a 6 day intense training camp ahead of the COSAFA senior challenge.

2. Interim national team coach Oris Boyo Radipotsane has carried a 25 man provisional squad to the camp and will only cut to a 23 man upon from Jwaneng on the 26th.

3. Zebras will travel to South Africa on the 28th, where the team will be based for duration of the tournament.

4. The association will like to formally thank Mr Joseph Maphosa (former goalkeeper coach and Mr Sakaeo Jane for the service they rendered to the national team structures since 2014, and formally announce that they have effective of 20th June 2017 left their post and will be replaced in due coarse

5. The technical team has been beefed up with the addition of Modiri Carlos Marumo as the goalkeeper coach, following the departure of Mr Maphosa . Coach Marumo will be assisted in his role by Kagiso Tshelametsi. 6. Please receive the traveling squad ;

Mwampule MASULE
Moreetsi MOSIMANYANA
Micheal JAMES Mosha
GAOLAOLWE Simisani MATHUMO
Kabelo SEAKANYENG
Kebonyemodisa T. LEINANYANE
Bogosi KAEKWE
Lebogang DITSELE
Richard LEGWAILA
Thato KEBUE
Thero SETSILE
Tapiwa GADIBOLAE
Onkabetse SEFORO
Thabang SESINYI
Ofentse NATO
Tumisang OREBONYE
Thatayaone KGAMANYANE
Lesego GALENAMOTLHALE
Omaatla KEBATHO
Lemponye TSHIRELETSO
Hendrick MOYO
Lemogang MASWENA
Anthony GOUWS
Mpho KGASWANE

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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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