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Mathumo votes for ronaldo
Senior national team captain Christiano Ronaldo has replicated the highest level of professionalism and consistency for club and country in the past 12months, and that’s the reason why Mathumo gave him his vote.
Mathumo also higlited that Ronaldo’s form was important in securing him the vote as his contribution to Real Madrid and Portugal secured important titles . Mathumo says the fighting spirit that the Portugal skipper has is desirable and hopes the Zebras camp can adopt the same spirit to fight and defend the Zebras badge in the 2019 Africa cup of Nations campaign.
Mathumo says the support from Real fans and Portugal fans was also key to making the Worlds best player for 2017 believe in his abilities and edged his country man to love the local game and the National teams to allow them to put performances for the Nation .
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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.
