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Announcement of COSAFA Appointment

Oct 30, 2019

Botswana Football Association is pleased to inform you that the Acting First Vice President Mr Pelotshweu Marshlow Motlogwelwa has been appointed as the Vice-Chairman of the COSAFA Finance Committee for the period 2019 to 2021.

Motlogelwa is a graduate of Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) at the University of Botswana. A Fellow of the Association of Certified Chartered Accountants – ACCA, FCCA, Senior Management Development Program (SMDP) – (University of Stellenbosch) with an extensive knowledge in Football having served at Executive level of BFA for 5 years to date. The Vice President has successfully lead the transition of Botswana Football Association’s Financials and continues to transform them to international best practice.

He serves in several local Boards of reputable organizations in Botswana some of which include Motor Vehicle Accident Fund as Chairperson of the Finance and Audit Committee. Board Member at Botswana Qualifications Authority as Chairperson of Finance Committee.

The Botswana Football Association President-Maclean Letshwiti, the National Executive and staff wish to congratulate Mr Motlogelwa on his appointment and extends best wishes during his tenure at COSAFA.

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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.