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Rakgare Calls COSAFA to Support BONA 2027

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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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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