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It’s All Systems Go For Premier League

The much anticipated 2017/18 BTC Premiership season starts this Saturday 23rd, September 2017.

Speaking to BFA website, Botswana Premier League  acting CEO, Thabo “Styles” Ntshinogang said it’s all systems go for the highest level football league in Botswana.

“We have done the spade work and everything is left to the teams,” said the charismatic Ntshinogang.

Ntshinogang said the opening game will be taken to the City of Francistown.  He expect nothing but fireworks as the local boy TAFIC, commonly known as Machimenyenga, will face the 2016/2017 champions Township Rollers. He advised teams to seriously market their games through the season and insure they play their part in mobilising support for football.

Ntshinogang also unveiled the 2017/2018 season match ball, a ball that is highly recommendation from FIFA and CAF. He said the 2017/18 season will be dubbed the BTCPpremiership.

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CAF Head of Safety and Security and BFA President Pay Courtesy Visit to Police Leadership

In a significant gesture of collaboration and partnership, Dr. Christian Emeruwa, the Head of Safety and Security for the Confederation of African Football (CAF), along with Botswana Football Association (BFA) President Mr. Tariq T. Babitseng and BFA Chief Operations Officer Mr. Kago Mosinyi, paid a courtesy visit to the Botswana Police Service. The visit aimed to strengthen the relationship between the two organizations, focusing on the integral role that the police play in ensuring the safety and security of all BFA competitions.

During the visit, the delegation met with integral pool of experts a  group of key police leaders, who are central to the successful execution of security operations at football events across the country. Among those present were prominent members of the Botswana Police Service, including Mr. Katlholo Mosimanegape, Deputy Commissioner of Police, and several senior officers.

These included Senior Assistant Commissioner Antony Wally (Director of Operations), Senior Assistant Commissioner Godfrey Phonchi (Commander, SSG), Senior Assistant Commissioner Boeletswe Gobotswang (Director, Departmental Services), Senior Assistant Commissioner Reginald Matlhaba (Divisional Commander, South Central), Senior Assistant Commissioner Mudongo Chitutu (Director, Crime Intelligence), and Assistant Commissioner Christopher B. Ndlovu (Deputy Director of Traffic).

The meeting was focused on discussing the coordination and support provided by the police in delivering effective safety and security measures during BFA matches, as well as future collaboration on upcoming projects. The visit highlighted the importance of this partnership in ensuring smooth and secure football matches for both players and spectators.

Both Dr. Emeruwa and Mr. Babitseng expressed their gratitude for the continued cooperation and commitment of the Botswana Police Service in safeguarding the integrity of football events and ensuring the safety of all involved.

 

 

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