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Women’s Senior Team off to South Africa

Apr 11, 2021

The Botswana women’s senior national team left for Johannesburg, South Africa this afternoon at Lekidi Football Centre where they are expected to play a friendly match against archrivals, Banyana Banyana. Their calendar opens ahead with a mammoth task of competing in the Africa Women’s Cup of Nations (AWCON) qualifiers that start in June 2021, where they will face our neighbors in the west, Namibia in the first round.

Coach Gaolethoo Nkutlwisang is using the friendlies ahead of the June’s first round of the qualifiers to sharpen her squad.

Relying on their triumphs and exceptional performances, the team would have to play four matches to reach the coveted African spectacle which will be played in Morocco next year, 2022.

The BFA traveling entourage include,

GOALKEEPERS

Sedilame G. Bosija

Lesego Gloria Moeng

Bame Mokime

Refilwe Mimi Tshambani

DEFENDERS

Veronica Mogotsi

Tshegofatso Nomsa Mosotho

Lone Gaofetoge

Keitumetse Dithebe

Annah Nametso Sechane

Nancy Baeletsi

Nondi Mahlasela

Bonang Otlhagile

Masego Montsho

MIDFIELDERS

Goitsemang Tlamma

Kesegofetse Mochawe

Selebatso Golebaone

Lesego D. Radiakanyo

Leano Atang Busang

Esalenna Galekhutle

Segakolodi Didukanyane

Masego Nfandiso

STRIKERS

Leungo Senwelo

Ontlametse Gaonyadiwe

Nolofatso Mamela

Refilwe Tebogo Tholakele

The rest of the delegation include Lobito Ncube (Head of Delegation), Dr. Carolin Braun (Technical Advisor), Gaolethoo Nkutlwisang (Coach), Tapaphiwa Tracy Marumo (Goalkeeper Coach), Pinkie Segakise (Welfare Manager), Merero Marama Ntshese (Team Doctor), Thapelo Jacob (Kit Manager), Kaunda Motshabi (Driver), Morake Lengwadibe (Media 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.