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CAF President arrives in Botswana for Forbes U30 & Football

Apr 26, 2022

The CAF President Dr Patrice Motsepe visited the Lekidi Football Centre and had meetings with Football leadership as well has having a business dinner organized by Botswana Football Association. Dr Motsepe urged Botswana businesses to support Football as an investment to growth of the economy.

Dr Motsepe also had an opportunity to meet the The State President Dr Mokgetsi E. K Masisi who expressed Botswana’s desire to host the 2027 TotalEnergies Cup of Nations.

The CAF President took part also on the Forbes Under 30 Summit Africa that is currently underway in Botswana’s .

The four-day programme that kicked off on Sunday at the Botswana Innovation Hub sees the CAF President headlining a distinguished panel of leaders in the spheres of business, sport and the arts where he will be unpacking a number of pertinent issues that can positively impact the growth of the African game, while also sharing his thoughts on the promise and power of the African Century.

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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.