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National Team List for COSAFA 2017

The 23 men senior national team list for Castle COSAFA 2017 has been released. They are;

GOALKEEPERS
1. Mwampule Masule – Township Rollers
2. Michael James – Black Forest
3. Anthony Gouws – Jwaneng Galaxy

DEFENDERS
4. Tebogo Sosome – Jwaneng Galaxy
5. Moreetsi Mosimanyana – Jwaneng Galaxy
6. Mosha Gaolaolwe – Township Rollers
7. Simisane Mathumo – Township Rollers
8. Onkabetse Kaizer Seforo – BDF XI
9. Thabo Leinanyane – Jwaneng Galaxy
10. Tapiwa Gadibolae – Police XI

MID-FIELDERS
11. Lebogang Ditsile – Highlands Park
12. Lesego Galenamotlhale – Mochudi Centre Chiefs
13. Thero Setsile – Jwaneng Galaxy
14. Kabelo Seakanyeng – Gaborone United
15. Lemponye Tshireletso – Township Rollers
16. Lemogang Maswena – Orapa United
17. Thatayaone Kgamanyane – Black Forest
18. Mpho Kgaswane – Baroka FC
19. Richard Legwaila – BDF XI

STRIKERS
20. Omaatla Kebatho – Orapa United
21. Tumisang Orebonye – Gaborone United
22. Thabang Sesinyi – Jwaneng Galaxy
23. Hendric Moyo – Police XI

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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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