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Jul 12, 2022

On behalf of the Botswana Football Association( NEC), BFA management and the football community, I wish to convey our heartily congratulations to The Mares for the historic achievement ever noticed in history of our football. Against odds, the Mares have unequivocally demonstrated that women too, are capable of matching and even surpassing their males counterparts.

Reaching the Quarterfinals of WAFCON 2022 in Morocco, was beyond our expectations. This historic feat can only serve as a total inspiration for our football and as a yard stick with which we must now measure and judge all our national teams. This milestone remains a record that can only be broken if we work harder and more together, for the sole purpose of football development in Botswana.

These fascinating developments have seriously been noted locally and internationally by industry players as we continue to grow Brand Botswana in unknown territories. We are truly humbled by international inquiries and interest in both our football talent and country.

My team and I are even more encouraged, inspired and embued by a sense of urgency, to deepen BFA’s developmental agenda to further increase capacity and diversity in our women empowerment project through football. Top of this agenda, is the future welfare of these players and officials. Comprehensive communication will in due coarse, follow in this regard.

In conclusion, we are grateful to the players, the technical team and management of the team for this

unprecedented milestone.

To our loyal support base of women and all Batswana, MYGSC, BNSC and the Business Community who have always spurred the team on, the media who have been more than resourceful in advancing the necessary and requisite publicity for the team; Re a leboga.

We are forever grateful to you all.

Shapa Mosadi shapa!!

Maclean Letshwiti

BFA President

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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.