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BOTETI REGIONAL WOMEN FOOTBALL HELD SPONSORSHIP LAUNCH AND AWARDS CEREMONY

Jul 14, 2022

On Saturday 09 July 2022, Boteti Regional football association held awards ceremony and sponsorship launch for their renewed Debswana Sponsorship. The guest of honor on the event also the Head of women football and a National Executive Committee member Ms. Lobito Patience Ncube thanked Debswana for their unwavering support to the world of sports for the renewed P600 000.00 sponsorship. Ms. Ncube also urged the business community to help in the grassroots and player development especially in the women football. She further added that they recognize and are very grateful to other sponsors who are always on their side like DTCB and Lucara.

Giving her vote of thanks, the national women’s football committee chairperson Ms. Itsholeng Disang emphasized her appreciation to Boteti Regional Football Association for a job well done, she also shared with the sponsor their dream of making Football a livelihood for the girl child and thanked them for taking them one step to their dream. Ms. Disang also thanked the teams for their participation and their fighting spirit and for battling to emerge victorious and also the media for disseminating information and educating the public on women football.

In attendance, among others there was the BFA CEO Mr. Mfolo Mfolo, a representative from Debswana and the regional committee members.

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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.