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BFA Acting Technical Director IWD Message

Mar 10, 2021

BFA Acting Technical Director, Dr. Carolin Braun International Womens Day Message

We need more female role models in decision-making positions. The more diversity in a group, the more success.
‘Choose To Challenge. From challenge comes change’ (UN campaign). Especially in a time, in which Gender Based Violence is increasing again, we need to challenge for a change. Let us celebrate women’s rights and achievements. Raise awareness against bias and take action for equality. Every day, not only today.

Women’s Football has grown in Botswana and national teams made history. All who actively supported this change can be proud. But now more than ever, we need to continuously work together, because it is still a long way to go. Sustainability is needed in our leagues, teams and in talent identification and development. And this implies players as well as coaches.

We need to create equal opportunities and support more females in leadership positions. Girls and women need to understand, that they can achieve everything in life and in football. The modern #GenerationEquality needs role models from all industries, politics and especially from sport and football. Football needs both, the female and the male perspective. The more diversity and different perspectives in a group (e.g. gender, age, religion or personal background), the more success. Independent if it is a coaching team, the executive board or the management of an association.

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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.