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Football is a family that is forever

Former national team players yesterday paid a visit to former national team player Boitumelo “Twizzer” Ramohibidu , the former BMC and Satmos player was badly injured in a car accident in 2015 and it coursed damage to his Spinal cord. Zebras Legend paid a visit to the former left backs home town to show support and offer some assistance to their fellow legend.

Botswana football Association Vice-President Mashlow Motlogelwa also accompanied the players , who enjoyed the day with the mate sharing memories of AFCON 2012 as well as of yesteryear of their playing days. 

Former zebras goal minder and now under 17 Goalkeeper coach Kagiso Tshelametsi has asked the cooperate world and the association to come out and support “Twizzer” and other former players.

Zebras Legend also  played a game against Lerwaneng masters to raise funds for their mate but also asked for more support from the rest of the country, not to support footballer’s only when they still excite them on the pitch but also in times like this.

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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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