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Orange Botswana and BFA have announced the list of nominees for the Orange FA Cup Season 3 Awards.
The awards ceremony will be held on Saturday, 18 June 2022 immediately after the kickoff of FA Cup grand finale between Gaborone United and Security Systems to be played in Gaborone national stadium at 1600hrs (CAT).
Player of the tournament will take home P40, 000.00, Goalkeeper of the tournament will walk away with the sum P25, 000. 00. Coach of the tournament will pay dirt with sum of P10, 000.00 while Top Goal scorer of the tournament will pocket P25, 000.00.

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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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