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New AFCON Qualification System

Oct 10, 2017

There are 12 groups of four.The team ranked first of each group will join the host in the final tournament as well as all the teams ranked second in all groups except that of the host. In case the host country is ranked first of its group, the team ranked second in that group shall qualify to the first tournament.

We would like to inform you that the Executive Committee of CAF approved during its meeting of the 23rd of September the following qualification of the system in case of withdrawal of any of the participating teams:

If a team withdraws, the group will still qualify the teams ranked first and second even though the group is only composed of three teams.

If a team withdraws from the host country’s group, still one team only qualifies from that group:

If the host is ranked first of the group, the team ranked second will qualify
If the host is ranked second of the group, the team ranked first will qualify

If the host is ranked third of the group, the team ranked first will qualify, Cameroon 2019 below:

‘’There are 12 groups of 4.The team ranked first of each group will join the host in the final tournament as well as all the teams ranked second in all groups except that of the host. In case the host country is ranked first of its group, the team ranked second in that group shall qualify to the first tournament.

If a team withdraws, the group will still qualify the teams ranked first and second even though the group is only composed of three teams.

If a team withdraws from the host country’s group, still one team only qualifies from that group:

If the host is ranked first of the group, the team ranked second will qualify
If the host is ranked second of the group, the team ranked first will qualify

If the host is ranked third of the group, the team ranked first will qualify.

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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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