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Mares to Play Zambia

Apr 28, 2022

The Botswana Senior Women’s National Team (The Mares) reported for camp on Monday 25th April 2022, to continue their preparations for the upcoming Africa Women Cup of Nations (AWCON) which is set to be played in Morocco later this year.

The Mares Head Coach Gaoletlhoo Nkutlwisang says the team is still in good shape despite breaking from camp, a fortnight back.

“We will now start playing friendly games, to work on improving our combination play and the emotional intelligence of how to deal with opponents at this level. We will play Zambia in the next few days and am positive this will be of value to us going forward.” said Coach Nkutlwisang.

The gaffer has called on 30 players to go do duty in an international friendly match against Zambia’s Cooper Queens on the 29th April 2022 and again on the 2nd May 2022, both matches are to be played in Lusaka Zambia.

The Mares are expected to head to Zambia on the 27th April 2022 and return on the 3rd May 2022.

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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.