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Letshwiti attends CAF EXCO meeting in Kigali, Rwanda

The Confederation of African Football (CAF)Executive Committee will meet in Kigali, Rwanda this weekend on Saturday, 15 May 2021, and Botswana Football Association (BFA) President, Maclean Letshwiti will attend. Letshwiti is expected to fly out to Rwanda today (Thursday), and attend the meeting which will be chaired by CAF President, Dr. Patrice Motsepe, who ascended the seat at the 43rd CAF General Assembly, after being elected unopposed by the Member Associations of CAF in Rabat, Morocco in March. The last Executive Committee meeting was held on 30 March 2021 by video conference.

In his first address as CAF President, Dr. Motsepe spoke about creating a new CAF that will take African football to new heights.

“I’m very excited. There is a great deal of urgency of getting things done. There is a going to be a lot of work and a lot of running. We have to make sure that African football is not just competitive but globally successful. Africa spends millions of dollars every year paying for tv rights of leagues outside Africa. There is a need to build our own products and we will succeed.

“The face of African football will never be the same again. 95% of our conversations will be about football and that is fine but there must be that 5% where we discuss the importance of the private sector partnerships. We need to restore the pride, the dignity and the respect of Africa,” said Dr Motsepe earlier this year.

Letshwiti was elected to the CAF EXCO in March this year, something which he described as, “a huge achievement not only for me but for our country and the entire continent.”

“Serving in the executive committee of CAF is a great honour for me, my country and Africa, and I would like to assure you that I will carry out all my duties diligently as required for the betterment of African football. Having and continuing to serve in various other footballing bodies and being an astute businessman, I’m certain my experiences will come in handy for us all,” said Letshwiti sometime in March.

The Botswana FA President said the CAF Executive Committee meeting agenda is expected to discuss several subjects in particular the preparation of the last rounds of the various continental interclub competitions, the postponement of the start of the World Cup qualifiers to September, Pan-African Schools Football Championships, which was recently announced and is sponsored by President Motsepe.

“I look forward to attending the CAF EXCO meeting where several subjects will be discussed on the agenda. CAF is more about competitions. We will also discuss the chances of Botswana hosting the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations,” said Letshwiti moments before departing for Rwanda.

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CAF C coaching course for coaches in women’s football officially began today, marking the first day of a week-long training program that will run until April 14, 2025, at the Lekidi Football Centre.
 
Aimed at enhancing the skills of coaches in women’s football, the course has attracted 30 participants from various regions across the country, including areas such as Nhabe, Tsabong, Hukuntsi, Central, and the FRAFA regions. Notably, two of the participants come from the national team: current Mares midfielder Golebaone Selebatso and former Mares defender Lebogang Setereke.
 
The course, designed to provide in-depth coaching knowledge and technical expertise, is led by experienced instructor Sepheko Motlhagodi. The course is being coordinated by the BFA Women’s Football Development and Grassroots Instructor Ms. Barobi Nwako, ensuring that participants receive top-notch training throughout the program.
 
The CAF C coaching course aims to empower and upskill local coaches to help elevate women’s football in Botswana, with a special focus on developing the next generation of talent in the sport. By the end of the course, attendees are expected to have gained the essential tools and insights to further their coaching careers and contribute to the growth of women’s football in Botswana.
 
As the days progress, the participants will be engaging in various sessions, blending theory and practical work, ensuring a well-rounded learning experience that will benefit both the individuals involved and the football community at large.

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