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Diamond Zebras start the road to Mauritius

The Botswana Football Association would like to formally announce the technical team of the National Under 17 team that will be getting into camp from 13th –  29th April in preparations to compete at the upcoming COSAFA Under 17 Championship in Mauritius, scheduled from 21 July 2018 till 29 July 2018.

The COSAFA Under 17 will also be used as a FIFA World Cup Qualifier as the winner will represent COSAFA at the next Under 17 World Cup. A group of players selected from the youth league, BISA and Elite structures will be trailed and prepared for the above mentioned championship.

The team will be going foward to have weekend post to help prepare for the Championship.

Head coach: Itumeleng Duiker
Ass Coach: Tebogo Mokute
Goalkeeper: Kagiso Tshelametsi
Team Doctor: Dr Rapelang Kealotswe
Kit Manager: William Monene
Team Manager: Tico Kamati.

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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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