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Mares Braced for Zambia Challenge
The Senior National Women’s Team (The Mares) are geared up for the two friendly games to be be played against Zambia at the Nkoloma Stadium in Lusaka.
The first of the double fixture encounter is to be played on Friday 29th April 2022 and The Mares Assistant Coach Alex Malete believes that the team can use the friendlies as part of their preparation for the Africa Women’s Cup of Nation which is slated for Morocco in two (2) months time.
“We have been assessing players who have been with us in camp and we believe that the two friendly games will help further our preparations for the tournament”, said Malete
He further believe that they have studied their Zambian counterparts well and they will use that to their advantage in terms of preparing the team for the tournament.
“Zambia is a strong side and even in the FIFA rankings they are above us, they qualified for the Olympics after they beat Cameroon 3-1 and even the AWCON they are going there for the third time which says a lot about them so we are expecting a tough game”.
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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.
