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𝗙𝗔𝗥𝗘 𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗘 𝗪𝗘𝗟𝗟 𝗥𝗔𝗠𝗢𝗥𝗔𝗞𝗔

Oct 15, 2022

Today the football community went to pay their last respects to their beloved player Lesenya Lee Ramoraka who was a player at Orapa United Football Club and a member of the National Senior Mens Team, The Zebras.

Among the mourners that gathered in Chadibe was His Honour The Vice President of Botswana Mr Slumber Tsogwane, Assistant Minister of Health Mr Sethomo Lelatisitswe, President of the Botswana Football Association (BFA) Mr Maclean Letshwiti and CEO of the BFA Mr Mfolo Mfolo to mention but a few.

Taking a moment down memory lane and remembering Lee and his football career; Ramoraka received his first National team call up in 2018 and continued to thrive as he played for different clubs in the country and even outside of the country.

𝑀𝑎𝑦 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑠𝑜𝑢𝑙 𝑜𝑓 𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑡𝑎𝑙𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑒𝑑 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑏𝑒𝑙𝑜𝑣𝑒𝑑 𝑙𝑒𝑓𝑡 𝑏𝑎𝑐𝑘 𝑟𝑒𝑠𝑡 𝑖𝑛 𝑝𝑒𝑎𝑐𝑒.

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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.