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BFA take part CAF’s new reforms

Jul 26, 2017

The Botswana Football Association President Mr Maclean Letshwiti and the Secretary General, Mr Ookeditse Malesu, as well as National Executive Committee member (Head of Technical), Mr Masego Ntshingane on Monday returned home from the CAF Extra Ordinary Meeting and CAF Symposium that was held in Rabat, Morocco.

The CAF Extraordinary General Assembly was held in Rabbat, Morocco on the 21st July 2017. At the meeting, CAF adoption by a large majority (50 votes for and 3 abstentions) for amendment to the organization’s statutes, a meeting of the Executive Committee was convened by CAF President Ahmad. This was in order to implement some of the new statutory provisions.

Amendments;
1. Fouzi Lekjaa, a member of the CAF Executive Committee was appointed 3rd CAF Vice President. The latter, also President of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation, retains the post of President of the Finance Committee.

2. The number of CAF Standing Committees has been reduced from 19 to 11.

3. The Judicial and Compliance bodies whose presidents are to be elected by the General Assembly have been expanded with the creation of a Governance Committee.

4. The CAF Executive Committee also appointed president and vice presidents of the Standing committees, whose members will be appointed in the near future.

5. Organizing Committee for the Africa Cup of Nations;
President: Amaju Pinnick
Vice Presidents: Danny Jordaan
Philip Chiyangwa (President, Southern Zone)

6. Organizing Committee for the African Nations Championship
President: Musa Bility
Vice Presidents: Rui Da Costa
Wadie Jary (President, North Zone)

7. Organizing Committee for Inter-Club Competitions and Management of Club Licensing System
President: Tarek Bouchamaoui
Vice President: Ahmed Yahyia
Mutassim Gaafar (President, Central-East Zone)

8. Organizing Committee for Youth Africa Cup of Nations (U-17, U-20, U-23)
President: Danny Jordaan
Vice President: Almamy Kabele Camara
Edouard Ngaissona (President, Central Zone)

9. Organizing Committee for Women’s Football
President: Isha Johanssen
Vice President: Lydia Nsekera

10. Committee for development of Futsal and Beach Soccer
President: Moses Magogo
Vice President: Wadie Jary (President, North Zone)

11. Referees Committee
President: Suleiman Waberi
Vice President: Lim Kee-Chong

12. Committee on Legal Affairs and National Associations
President: Ahmed Yahyia
Vice Presidents: Augustin Senghor (President, Zone West A)
Hani Abo Rida

13. Medical Committee
President: Adoum Djibrine
Vice President: Yacine Zerguini

14. Technical and Development Committee
President: Kalusha Bwalya
Vice President: Leodegar Tenga

15. The CAF Executive Committee also approved the CAF President’s proposal to appoint Amaju Pinnick as a member of the Emergency Committee. This follows the enlargement of this structure which is induced by the statutory reform with the creation of the post of 3rd Vice President, who also happens to be the president of the Finance Committee.

16. Another major point of the reform of the statutes, which led to the enlargement of the CAF Executive Committee, is that African members of the FIFA Council are full members of the CAF Executive Committee, with voting rights.

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BFA Welcomes New Zebras Head Coach, Morena Ramoreboli

The Botswana Football Association (BFA) is proud to announce the appointment of Mr. Morena Ramoreboli as the new Head Coach of the Zebras. This marks an exciting new chapter for Botswana football, as the men’s and women’s national teams recently achieved historic qualifications for the prestigious Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in 2025 – only the second time both teams have qualified in the same year.

Mr. Ramoreboli brings over a decade of top-level coaching experience and holds a CAF A license. His accomplishments include winning two Botswana Premier League titles and securing two CAF Champions League qualifications with Jwaneng Galaxy, achieving significant victories against teams like Orlando Pirates and Wydad Athletic Club. His familiarity with many of Botswana’s players from his time at the club level ensures a seamless transition into his new role.

The BFA has set clear targets for Mr. Ramoreboli, including progressing beyond the group stages at AFCON 2025, collecting at least 12 points in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, qualifying for CHAN 2026, and winning the 2025 COSAFA Senior Men’s Challenge. Additionally, improving Botswana’s FIFA ranking to the top 30 in Africa is a key objective.

To achieve these goals, the BFA is committed to providing the necessary resources and support for the Zebras. The Association also calls on all Batswana to rally behind Mr. Ramoreboli and the national teams. Fans are encouraged to attend matches and create an electrifying atmosphere during the World Cup qualifiers. Plans are underway to make travel packages available for supporters to cheer on the teams in Morocco for the Women’s AFCON and in December for the men’s AFCON.

The BFA also appeals to the media to play an active role in building excitement and uniting the nation behind the Zebras and Mares. A collaborative committee will be formed to drive fan engagement and ensure widespread support.

“We are confident that with Mr. Ramoreboli’s vision, experience, and leadership, the Zebras will achieve great success. With unity and the unwavering support of the nation, there is no limit to what we can accomplish,” said the BFA President.