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BFA National Executive Resolutions

Apr 25, 2022

The Botswana Football Association National Executive Committee met on the 21st April 2022 whereat several decisions were made.

Appointment of Mr. Masego Ntshingane to the Position of 1st Vice President. Following a vacancy in the position of the 1st Vice President of the BFA NEC, the BFA NEC acting in terms of article 33.7 of the BFA Constitution unanimously resolved to appoint Mr. Masego Ntshingane to the position of 1st Vice President. The NEC shall identify and appoint an individual to act in the position of 2nd Vice President until the next BFA General Assembly. The BFA congratulates Mr. Ntshingane and wish him all the best in his new role.

Registration of Township Rollers Player Onkarabile Ratanang. The BFA Secretariat conducted investigations into the registration of Township Rollers player, Onkarabile Ratanang. The investigations have revealed that the player was registered outside the BFA registration period. The BFA registration period was from 13th July 2021 to the 30th September 2021 and the player was registered on the 28th of October 2021.

The registration of the player was done contrary to the rules and statutes of the BFA. Individuals involved in this particular registration are the Township Rollers Team Manager Mr. Motshegetsi Mafa, Township Rollers General Manager Mr. Sidney Magagane and the former BFA Competitions Manager Mr. Setete James Phuthego.

The BFA NEC has therefore resolved;

To refer the matter of the player to the BFA Players Status Committee for final determination
To refer Township Rollers Football Club to the BFL Disciplinary Committee for appropriate sanctioning
To suspend Mr. Magagane from all football and football related activities pending finalization of disciplinary proceedings before the BFA judicial structures
To suspend Mr. Mafa from all football and football related activities pending finalization of disciplinary proceedings before the BFA judicial structures
To suspend Mr. Phuthego from all football and football related activities indefinitely.

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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.