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Rakgare Calls COSAFA to Support BONA 2027

May 16, 2022

Botswana Sports Minister Hon. Tumiso Rakgare calls on the Confederation of Southern Africa Football associations (COSAFA) to support the Botswana- Namibia 2027 Africa Cup of Nations hosting bid.

Rakgare revealed these at BONA 2027 AFCON Bid dinner hosted in Windhoek, Namibia ahead of the COSAFA Annual General Meeting .

The joint bid to host Africa’s prestigious football tournament is christened BONA 2027 for Botswana and Namibia.

Rakgare had highlighted that hosting the 2027 AFCON will give the COSAFA region a new lease of life.

” This is not a bid for Botswana or for Namibia but for the rest of the COSAFA region. We are calling on your support when the time comes for the decisions on this matter. We want to count on your support, as this will indeed help the region to grow”, he said.

Namibian Sports Minister Agnes Tjongarero giving her keynote address also called on the regional football bloc to rally behind the BONA 2027 AFCON

Rakgare further noted that the two governments will before the end of May 2022 announce their joint-bid team.

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CAF C coaching course for coaches in women’s football officially began today, marking the first day of a week-long training program that will run until April 14, 2025, at the Lekidi Football Centre.

Aimed at enhancing the skills of coaches in women’s football, the course has attracted 30 participants from various regions across the country, including areas such as Nhabe, Tsabong, Hukuntsi, Central, and the FRAFA regions. Notably, two of the participants come from the national team: current Mares midfielder Golebaone Selebatso and former Mares defender Lebogang Setereke.

The course, designed to provide in-depth coaching knowledge and technical expertise, is led by experienced instructor Sepheko Motlhagodi. The course is being coordinated by the BFA Women’s Football Development and Grassroots Instructor Ms. Barobi Nwako, ensuring that participants receive top-notch training throughout the program.

The CAF C coaching course aims to empower and upskill local coaches to help elevate women’s football in Botswana, with a special focus on developing the next generation of talent in the sport. By the end of the course, attendees are expected to have gained the essential tools and insights to further their coaching careers and contribute to the growth of women’s football in Botswana.

As the days progress, the participants will be engaging in various sessions, blending theory and practical work, ensuring a well-rounded learning experience that will benefit both the individuals involved and the football community at large.

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