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Jul 15, 2022

To All Media Houses

On behalf of the O3 Beverages family and management, we wish to express our hearty congratulations to both The Mares in Morocco and the young Zebras Squad in KwaZulu-Natal for their incredible runs in their respective tournaments. They have indeed flown the Botswana flag high and made our nation proud.

O3 Beverages wishes to convey its humble apologies to our expectant supporters whom we had pledged to send to Morocco to cheer The Mares on in the WAFCON. Unfortunately, we were confronted by overwhelming logistical challenges, including air tickets and visas, making it impossible to fulfil our pledge.

O3 is currently engaging with the BFA to reward The Mares following their historic achievement of reaching the Quarterfinals of the most prestigious tournament in Africa. The alternative will be communicated in due course.

We would like to take this moment to also commend the BFA for their active efforts in promoting football in Botswana and uplifting women in the Beautiful Game. We have noted the positivity from worldwide broadcasters about the BFA and we are privileged to be aligned with their organization.

Re a Leboga Bagaetsho.

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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.