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BFA President meet the Bounce Back Task Force

Sep 22, 2020

The Botswana Football Association (BFA) President, Maclean Letshwiti, and the BFA Task Force Team met this morning at Lekidi Football Centre to discuss their Bounce Back Action Plan of moving Botswana football back to competitive football.

The Task Force has been mandated to ensure that the Football fraternity is best placed to make the new-normal part of how football can advance and grow. The Task Force, which has been working with UEFA Assist, under the following Bounceback Action Plan, progress and reporting activity which is safe to undertake during Covid19 and can be carried out at home or by individuals return to competition planning including all necessary protocols, guidelines, regulations and sequencing any communication to be delivered to members & other stakeholders relating to the BFA’s plans in light of Covid19 any medical directives required in light of Covid19.

The task force will Address legal directives required in light of Covid19, look at the affordability of any action plans in light of the BFA financial review such other matters.

The team will in the coming weeks hold virtual meetings and is expected to frequently report on their progress.

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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.