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Botswana Football Association (BFA) through its technical department (Referees Department) held an Advanced Referees Course closing ceremony. The course commenced on the 12th September and ended today (16 September 2022).
 
The course was specifically staged for first division and elite league match officials from the Northern part of the country . A total of 45 participants with 2 women among them attended the course.
 
According to the BFA referees manager Mr. Phodiso Jonty Rasetsoga, one of the main objectives of the training course was to shed light and share the new amendments that have been introduced by CAF and FIFA.
He further added that they previously held a similar course for the southern region match officials in preparation for the start of the new season.
 
β€œThere are key areas that we focused on being the practical, technical and physical aspects as well as the medical areas”, Rasetsoga said.
One of the course participants, CAF and FIFA referee Mr. Joshua Bondo appreciated the importance of this course as it aimed to teach the new laws introduced by the football governing bodies as well as to prepare for the upcoming new season.
Giving his closing remarks BFA Chief Executive Officer, Mr Mfolo Mfolo encouraged the participants to ensure they implement what they have learnt from this course.

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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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