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FIFA fund BFA’s P4 million project

Sep 26, 2017

Due to weather conditions and the severe drought that hit the country, Lekidi football field became a challenge to maintain. The drought led to water restrictions and which affected the grass and rendered the ground unusable. TODAY, This is all about to change courtesy of FIFA Forward Development Program under the new leadership of FIFA, President Gianni Infantino.

From TODAY, BFA will start the transformation of the grass Lekidi football. The project is to revive our old playing natural turf field, which was also a FIFA grant, into an artificial ground. This Project is also a grant from FIFA, and the 4th FIFA funded project for BFA worth about Pula 4 million.

The Technical Team will now be fully engaged as BFA will come alive with football activities such as grassroots and youth development programs for both boys and girls. BFA welcomes the FIFA’s help in turning Lekidi Technical Centre into a centre of excellence that it is intended to be.

“Today, September 26th 2017, will mark the start of work on the pitch and we expect our contracted company Artificial Grass Africa to deliver the project in the next latest in January 2018 but should be completed in December 2017, ” said Tumo Mpatane, spokesperson of BFA.

He said this project will empower the locals and create jobs for Batswana, stating that 75% of the employees will come from Botswana.

BFA hopes spread such projects in the future to across the country and the four blocks of the Association.

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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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