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COSAFA Under 17 championships Team & Schedule

Jun 21, 2017

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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CAF C coaching course for coaches in women’s football officially began today, marking the first day of a week-long training program that will run until April 14, 2025, at the Lekidi Football Centre.

Aimed at enhancing the skills of coaches in women’s football, the course has attracted 30 participants from various regions across the country, including areas such as Nhabe, Tsabong, Hukuntsi, Central, and the FRAFA regions. Notably, two of the participants come from the national team: current Mares midfielder Golebaone Selebatso and former Mares defender Lebogang Setereke.

The course, designed to provide in-depth coaching knowledge and technical expertise, is led by experienced instructor Sepheko Motlhagodi. The course is being coordinated by the BFA Women’s Football Development and Grassroots Instructor Ms. Barobi Nwako, ensuring that participants receive top-notch training throughout the program.

The CAF C coaching course aims to empower and upskill local coaches to help elevate women’s football in Botswana, with a special focus on developing the next generation of talent in the sport. By the end of the course, attendees are expected to have gained the essential tools and insights to further their coaching careers and contribute to the growth of women’s football in Botswana.

As the days progress, the participants will be engaging in various sessions, blending theory and practical work, ensuring a well-rounded learning experience that will benefit both the individuals involved and the football community at large.

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