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Mascom Top 8, Season 7, Officially Launched

Botswana Premier league this morning officially launched Season 7 of the Mascom Top 8 tournament. The top 8 have become an important tournament over the years bringing top class performances from the teams involved.

This year we welcome Security Systems aka “The Alarm Boys” as they join the tournament for the first time. We look forward to seeing what this season will bring for the Security Systems squad.

Mascom has made a sizeable improvement to the price money for the teams as we will now see the winners walking away with 1.3million richer. Companies like Mascom continue to notice the role of football, in driving the economy of our country and insuring that job creation is addressed.

Speaking at the event Botswana Football Association Vice President Segolame Ramothwa thanked Mascom Wireless for investing in Botswana football and helping sports become a key player in the economy.

Round 1 fixtures are as follows:

24 November
Mochudi Centre Chiefs vs Jwaneg Galaxy, 2000hrs, Molepolole

25 November
Township Rollers vs BDF XI, 1530hrs, National Stadium

26 November
Security Systems vs Orapa United, 1530hrs, Lobatse

27 November
Gaborone United vs Extension Gunners, 2000hrs, National Stadium

And the detailed breakdown of the sponsorship is as follows;

P1, 300, 000: Champions
P550, 000: Runners Up
P300, 000: Semi Finalist
P170, 000: Round 1 Loser

P50, 000:    Player of the Tournament
P30, 000:    Top Goal Scorer
P25, 000:    Best Goal Keeper
P25, 000:    Coach of the Tournament
P22, 000:    Referee of the Tournament
P11, 000:     Assistance Referee of the Tournament
P4, 000:    Man of the Match:   

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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.

 

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