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20 Men Squad Released

Botswana National Team 20Men squad for CHAN game against Bafana Bafana

GOALKEEPERS
Mwampule ‘Suleman’ Masule – Township Rollers
Anthony ‘Randy’ Gouws – Jwaneng Galaxy

DEFENDERS
Mosha ‘Fanta’ Gaolaolwe -Township Rollers
Simisane ‘Simi’ Mathumo – Township Rollers
Thabo ‘Alves’ Leinanyane – Jwaneng Galaxy
Kaelo ‘Chifiwa’ Kgaswane – Security Systems
Onkabetse ‘Kaizer’ Seforo – BDF XI
Letsweletse ‘Sylvester’ Leririma – Police XI

MIDFILDERS
Letlhogonolo ‘Butcher’ Senwelo – Police XI
Tapiwa ‘Navara’ Gadibolae – Police XI
Richard ‘Ortega’ Legwaila – BDF XI
Lemogang ‘Ntoche’ Maswena – Orapa United
Lemponye ‘FC’ Tshireletso -Township Rollers
Thero ‘Mahachi’ Setsile – Jwaneng Galaxy
Tumelo ‘Dimaria’ Mazebedi – Security Systems
Thatayaone ‘Messi’ Kgamanyane – Black Forest

STRIKERS
Thabang ‘Gaucho’ Sesinyi – Jwaneng Galaxy
Tumisang ‘Teenage’ Orebonye – Gaborone United
Kabelo ‘Skhebo’ Seakanyeng – Gaborone United
Hendrick ‘Djemba’ Moyo – Police XI

OFFICIALS
Head Coach: Major David Bright
Assitant Coach: Sthanda Mogwadi
Goalkeeper Coach: Thabo Motang
Kit Manager: Dintwa Ramontsho
Security Manager: Jonas Ikgopoleng
Team Manager: Joshua Gaotlhobogwe
Team Doctor: Lone Bagwasi

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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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