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COSAFA Under 17 championships Team & Schedule

1. The Botswana Football Association will like to formally announce the technical team of the national under 17 team, which will compete at the upcoming COSAFA under 17 championships in Mauritius scheduled from 21 July 2017 till 30 July 2017.

2. Head coach Itumeleng Dicker, Assistant coach Tebogo Mokute and Kagiso Tshelametsi Goalkeeper coach.

3. Botswana has been drawn in a group with Malawi, Zimbabwe and host Mauritius.

4. The team will begin preparations from the 24th June 2017, with the coaches making a selection of their provisional 25 man squad from a pool of 45 players selected from the youth league structures. Coaches will conduct weekend camps as the players involved are students.

Schedule;

DATE               KO       MATCH                                                VENUE
21/07
1          12:30   South Africa vs Mozambique                     Stade St Francois Xavier
2          15:30   Zambia vs Madagascar                               Stade St Francois Xavier

22/07
3          10:30   Botswana vs Malawi                                   Stade St Francois Xavier
4          15:30   Mauritius vs Zimbabwe                             Stade St Francois Xavier

23/07
5          10:30   South Africa vs Zambia                             Stade St Francois Xavier
6          15:30   Mozambique vs Madagascar                    Stade St Francois Xavier

24/07
7          12:30   Mauritius vs Botswana                               Stade St Francois Xavier
8          15:30   Zimbabwe vs Malawi                                  Stade St Francois Xavier

25/07
9          15:00   Mozambique vs Zambia                             MFA Technical Centre
10        15:00   Madagascar vs South Africa                      Stade St Francois Xavier

26/07
11        15:00   Zimbabwe vs Botswana                              MFA Technical Centre
12        15:00   Malawi vs Mauritius                                   Stade St Francois Xavier

SEMI-FINALS
28/07
13        12:00   1st Group A vs 2nd Group B                      Stade St Francois Xavier
14        15:00   1st Group B vs 2nd Group A                      Stade St Francois Xavier

THIRD-PLACE PLAY-OFF
29/07
15        15:00   Loser M.13 vs Loser M.14                           Stade St Francois Xavier

FINAL
30/07
16        15:00   Winner M.13 vs Winner M.14                   Stade St Francois Xavier

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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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