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The Man’s Senior National team the Zebras left the country on Thursday Afternoon with the Final destination being Benghazi Libya.
The Zebras will pit stop in South Africa for a practice match against 2023 Chan Qualifier opponents Eswatini. The practice match which Care taker coach Mogomotsi Mpote has marked as important to get the team shape and bond sorted ahead of the much anticipated Group J opener will take place in Tshwane the capital of South Africa on the 27th May 2022 before the Zebras fly off to Libya on the 29th May.
Coach Mogomotsi Mpote has had added goalkeeper Ryan Brown to the squad after the withdrawal of midfielder Gape Mohutsiwa due to a family bereavement.
The Zebras are in South Africa without Morroco base Seakanyeng and Orebonye who will join the team in Egypt as the connect to head to Libya. Mothusi Cooper will join up with v he team in South Africa on Friday 27th 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:

βœ… BNSC Chairperson: Mr. Marumo Morule

βœ… BNSC CEO: Mr. Tuelo D. Serufho

βœ… BNSC Executive Management

βœ… Botswana Football Association (BFA) Executives

βœ… 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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