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Letshwiti attends CAF EXCO meeting in Kigali, Rwanda

May 13, 2021

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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BFA Welcomes New Zebras Head Coach, Morena Ramoreboli

The Botswana Football Association (BFA) is proud to announce the appointment of Mr. Morena Ramoreboli as the new Head Coach of the Zebras. This marks an exciting new chapter for Botswana football, as the men’s and women’s national teams recently achieved historic qualifications for the prestigious Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in 2025 – only the second time both teams have qualified in the same year.

Mr. Ramoreboli brings over a decade of top-level coaching experience and holds a CAF A license. His accomplishments include winning two Botswana Premier League titles and securing two CAF Champions League qualifications with Jwaneng Galaxy, achieving significant victories against teams like Orlando Pirates and Wydad Athletic Club. His familiarity with many of Botswana’s players from his time at the club level ensures a seamless transition into his new role.

The BFA has set clear targets for Mr. Ramoreboli, including progressing beyond the group stages at AFCON 2025, collecting at least 12 points in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, qualifying for CHAN 2026, and winning the 2025 COSAFA Senior Men’s Challenge. Additionally, improving Botswana’s FIFA ranking to the top 30 in Africa is a key objective.

To achieve these goals, the BFA is committed to providing the necessary resources and support for the Zebras. The Association also calls on all Batswana to rally behind Mr. Ramoreboli and the national teams. Fans are encouraged to attend matches and create an electrifying atmosphere during the World Cup qualifiers. Plans are underway to make travel packages available for supporters to cheer on the teams in Morocco for the Women’s AFCON and in December for the men’s AFCON.

The BFA also appeals to the media to play an active role in building excitement and uniting the nation behind the Zebras and Mares. A collaborative committee will be formed to drive fan engagement and ensure widespread support.

“We are confident that with Mr. Ramoreboli’s vision, experience, and leadership, the Zebras will achieve great success. With unity and the unwavering support of the nation, there is no limit to what we can accomplish,” said the BFA President.