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Botswana Football Association (BFA) is currently running Elite Referees Assessors Course at Lekidi Football Centre, Gaborone.
 
The course commenced on Monday the 15th August and is expected to run until the 19th August 2022 with 35 participants including 7 women among them. The course is led by FIFA/CAF/COSAFA technical instructor Mr. An Yan Lim Kee Chong from Mauritius.
 
In an interview with the BFA Referees head of department, Mr. Phodiso Rasetsoga, he highlighted that the main objective of this course is to introduce new and latest concepts, such as cutting and analysing game clips, as well as evaluating referee performance.
 
He added that they are conducting this ELITE REFEREES ASSESSORS COURSE to prepare for the upcoming season in terms of application and interpretation of the Laws of the Game.
 
 

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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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