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Former Arsenal coach Wenger graces CAF EXCO meeting

KIGALI, RWANDA – Botswana Football Association (BFA) President and CAF EXCO member, Maclean Letshwiti is currently in Kigali, Rwanda where he attended the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Executive Committee meeting held at Serena Hotel on Saturday.
 
The EXCO meeting was chaired by CAF President, Dr. Patrice Motsepe. Also present, among other distinguished guests was FIFA President, Gianni Infantino and former Arsenal coach, Arsene Wenger, who currently serves as the world football body FIFA Chief of Global Football Development.
 
The main items on the Agenda related to the implementation of the Pan-African Schools Football Championship, the CAF/FIFA Refereeing Agreement and the FIFA-CAF USD 1 billion Infrastructure Development project. Amongst some of the matters discussed included the 2022-2024 competitions calendar and the challenges relating to the pre-match Covid19 testing.
Prior to the EXCO meeting, the CAF President held several meetings including with the six CAF Zonal Unions Presidents (CECAFA, COSAFA, UNAF, UNIFFAC, WAFU A and WAFU B.

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CAF C coaching course for coaches in womenโ€™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 womenโ€™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 womenโ€™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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