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BFA To Host C-License Courses

The Botswana Football Association (BFA) will host Preliminary C-License Coaching courses starting on the 25th April 2022.

The courses which will be held in Francistown, Mochudi and Kanye, are all expected to see 30 participants and are scheduled to end on the 29th May 2022.

The courses which are comprised of three (3) phases, the first being the contact phase with instructors before going on break where they are to implement what they have learnt at their clubs in the “Teaching Practice” phase before returning for phase two (2) where their Teaching Practice will be added to their continuous assessment before their examinations in Phase 2

The BFA Technical Director Mr. Tshepho Mphukuthi says that the aim of the course is to empower coaches at regional level.

“We want to empower coaches at regional level so that they can have the latest information and trends which can help develop players”, said Mr. Mphukuthi

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The Zebras’ AFCON 2025 Opponents Revealed

The wait is finally over as on January 27, 2025, the eagerly-awaited Final Draw for the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Morocco 2025 took place in Rabat, with the 24 competing teams discovering their groupings.

Botswana will face three formidable opponents, Senegal, a true powerhouse in African football; will be one of the top contenders in Group D. The reigning champions of the 2021 AFCON, enters this year’s tournament as a major threat, with a recent history of success. Their current world ranking of 17 and a strong CAF standing at number 2 further highlight their prominence on the continental stage

The Democratic Republic of Congo, with a rich AFCON history, boasts two championships in 1968 and 1974. Although their world ranking currently stands at 61, they remain a respected force in African football. With 21 appearances in the AFCON, DR Congo is a team that always has the potential to surprise, and their strong CAF ranking of 11 underscores their competitive stature.

Benin, making their fifth appearance in the AFCON, is a team on the rise. Having made it to the quarter-finals in 2019, Benin has proven that they can be tough opponents on the continental stage. Although their world ranking is currently at 94, and their CAF ranking stands at 21, the team’s growing strength and recent success show that they can challenge the bigger teams.

With a diverse and experienced set of competitors in Group D, the Zebras, despite their limited AFCON experience — having only participated in the group stages in 2012—are determined to show their growth and potential. With a current world ranking of 136 and a CAF ranking of 43, Botswana is ready to take on their more established opponents and make a strong impression at the AFCON in Morocco.

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