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Zebras to face Ethiopia

Sep 14, 2017

Senior National team zebras will on independence day face the Ethiopia national team as part of the independence day celebrations. Zebras gaffer Major David Bright is expected to name the squad on Monday, that will assemble on a date to be agree on the week of the 25th September 2017.

Major is expected to change the fortunes of the national team after last wining on the same fixture last year(2016) , which tells a story that the zebras a clearly need a win to restore a sense of pride especially on Botswana day.

The game will also see the national team return to the national stadium for the first time since 2016, which has been a call by the nation to have the team play around the country and not be stationed at one area .

Speaking to the BFA website, the association mouth peace Tumo Mpatane says the arrangements of the game are going well, we will make an announcement on full logistics next week, but I can rest assure it will be a free game and we hope Batswana will come out and support the zebras.

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CAF C coaching course for coaches in women’s football officially began today, marking the first day of a week-long training program that will run until April 14, 2025, at the Lekidi Football Centre.

Aimed at enhancing the skills of coaches in women’s football, the course has attracted 30 participants from various regions across the country, including areas such as Nhabe, Tsabong, Hukuntsi, Central, and the FRAFA regions. Notably, two of the participants come from the national team: current Mares midfielder Golebaone Selebatso and former Mares defender Lebogang Setereke.

The course, designed to provide in-depth coaching knowledge and technical expertise, is led by experienced instructor Sepheko Motlhagodi. The course is being coordinated by the BFA Women’s Football Development and Grassroots Instructor Ms. Barobi Nwako, ensuring that participants receive top-notch training throughout the program.

The CAF C coaching course aims to empower and upskill local coaches to help elevate women’s football in Botswana, with a special focus on developing the next generation of talent in the sport. By the end of the course, attendees are expected to have gained the essential tools and insights to further their coaching careers and contribute to the growth of women’s football in Botswana.

As the days progress, the participants will be engaging in various sessions, blending theory and practical work, ensuring a well-rounded learning experience that will benefit both the individuals involved and the football community at large.

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