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According to a communication from CAF, a set of 4 Batswana referees has been appointed to officiate at the upcoming CAF Champions League contest between ELGECO PLUS the host and Cameroonian football club P.W.D DE BAMENDA at Antananarivo โ€“ Stade Kianja Barea Stadium in Antananarivo, Madagascar on the 18th September 2022.
 
Tirelo Mositwane will handle this game as the center referee with his fellow countrymen Gaselame Tilolo Molefe and Mogomotsi Morakile as first assistant and second Assistant Referees respectively while Tshepo Mokani Gobagoba will be fourth official.
 
Speaking in interview with BFA referees manager, Phodiso Jonty Rasetsoga, explained that these kind of appointments of our local referees to international levels means a lot to the association, the referees committee and the entire football fraternity in Botswana.
 
Rasetsoga went on to say that this appointment helps our referees prepare for the start of the league by officiating games in good shape.
 
“At the international level, they benefit from having assessors, instructors, CAF, COSAFA and FIFA as they track their performance and those who do well have the opportunity to advance to top continental and regional levels,” Rasetsoga said.
 

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CAF Head of Safety and Security and BFA President Pay Courtesy Visit to Police Leadership

In a significant gesture of collaboration and partnership, Dr. Christian Emeruwa, the Head of Safety and Security for the Confederation of African Football (CAF), along with Botswana Football Association (BFA) President Mr. Tariq T. Babitseng and BFA Chief Operations Officer Mr. Kago Mosinyi, paid a courtesy visit to the Botswana Police Service. The visit aimed to strengthen the relationship between the two organizations, focusing on the integral role that the police play in ensuring the safety and security of all BFA competitions.

During the visit, the delegation met with integral pool of experts a  group of key police leaders, who are central to the successful execution of security operations at football events across the country. Among those present were prominent members of the Botswana Police Service, including Mr. Katlholo Mosimanegape, Deputy Commissioner of Police, and several senior officers.

These included Senior Assistant Commissioner Antony Wally (Director of Operations), Senior Assistant Commissioner Godfrey Phonchi (Commander, SSG), Senior Assistant Commissioner Boeletswe Gobotswang (Director, Departmental Services), Senior Assistant Commissioner Reginald Matlhaba (Divisional Commander, South Central), Senior Assistant Commissioner Mudongo Chitutu (Director, Crime Intelligence), and Assistant Commissioner Christopher B. Ndlovu (Deputy Director of Traffic).

The meeting was focused on discussing the coordination and support provided by the police in delivering effective safety and security measures during BFA matches, as well as future collaboration on upcoming projects. The visit highlighted the importance of this partnership in ensuring smooth and secure football matches for both players and spectators.

Both Dr. Emeruwa and Mr. Babitseng expressed their gratitude for the continued cooperation and commitment of the Botswana Police Service in safeguarding the integrity of football events and ensuring the safety of all involved.

 

 

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