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DEBSWANA SPONSORS WAFCON

Botswana Football Association wishes to express it’s deep gratitude towards Debswana Jwaneng Mine who have generously agreed to host one of the local camps of our Senior Women’s National Team, The Mares in Jwaneng.
 
Debswana Jwaneng Mine will take care of the camping needs of the Senior Women national team at that time and henceforth making a contributing to some of the P7 200 000.00 required to prepare the team for the 2022 Morocco Women AFCON billed for the period 2nd July to 23rd
 
This patriotic gesture comes at a critical time when the team needs intensive training and resources for preparatory purposes for this continental showpiece.
 
The BFA leadership and management are profusely thankful to Debswana Jwaneng mine considerate leadership by investing in their own, at critical times.
 
This spirit of unity and cooperation must always serve as a yardstick for our nation’s progress.
 
The BFA calls on other stakeholders particularly Corporate Botswana and others to follow on Debswana Jwaneng mine humble gesture.
 
We are indeed profusely humbled and thankful
 

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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.

 

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