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Ordinary General Assembly – First Notification

Sep 18, 2020

Following the postponement of the Ordinary General Assembly gathering previously scheduled for the 22nd August 2020, the National Executive Committee at its meeting of the 17Th September 2020. exercising its powers in terms of Article 272 of the BFA Constitution has resolved that the 2020 Ordinary General Assembly shall be held on the 10Th October 2020.

The Ordinary General Assembly shall take place through virtual means at the following areas:

Jwaneng for structures in the Greater Kgalagadi area and Ganfsi Area;
Gaborone for structures within the greater Gaborone Area:
Palapye for structures within the greater Palapye and Selebi Phikvve Area:
Francistown for structures within the greater Francistown. Boteti, Maun and Chobe Area.

The agenda and any other relevant documentation will be sent in due course in compliance with Article 27.3 of the BFA Constitution.

Alt matters pertaining to the elections shall be communicated through the office of the Electoral Committee.

Thank you.

All correspondence to the Chief Executive Officer

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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.