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BFA/UEFA Bounce Back

Aug 27, 2020

As a result of the current COVID-19 pandemic which has affected football at all level across the world the Botswana Football Association continues to address the consequences of the situation. Part of that being exploring opportunities with partners of the Association. One such partner who has been of great assistance and continues to engage the Association is UEFA.

UEFA has taken the lead to assist Botswana Football Association on the return to football process through the ‘UEFA ASSIST PROGRAM.’ The UEFA ASSIST PROGRAM is not a new development in African Football as UEFA has a partnership with CAF where individual members are assisted on various aspects of the game such as technical, commercial, and financial.

The Bounce back program takes a holistic view on how the Football Association can make a smooth return to play.

The BFA/UEFA collaboration program will involve the Situational Analysis of Botswana Football and come up with recommendation on way forward.

The team will put together an Action Plan on the way forward for Botswana Football. The expectation is that at the end of the Program the BFA secretariat should propose a READY TO PLAY plan which will guide all BFA members in returning to football process.

This is an interactive session attended by Botswana Football Association management both administrative and technical, Botswana Football league and regional structures league management.

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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.