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DEBSWANA SPONSORS THE BFA NATIONAL FIRST DIVISION LEAGUE WITH P 3.9 MILLION

Jan 27, 2023

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24 January 2023

RE: DEBSWANA SPONSORS THE BOTSWANA FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION NATIONAL FIRST DIVISION LEAGUE WITH P 3.9 MILLION

Debswana Diamond Company is pleased to announce the renewal of its sponsorship of the Botswana National First Division League (NFDL) for the 2022/2023 season which commenced in October 2022 and is scheduled to end in June 2023. The company has agreed to extend support towards the league for the current season only at the value of P3, 900, 000. 00.

The NFDL, which is made up of twenty-four (24) football clubs from the North and South of the country, relies on sponsorship support from organisations like Debswana to be able to stay afloat to develop professional football players.

Managing Director of Debswana, Andrew Maatla Motsomi remarked that “We are delighted to support this league and the teams that compete in it. This is a continuation of a vibrant and beneficial partnership through which Debswana endeavours to improve the quality and competitiveness of local football.”

This commitment is part of Debswana’s broader CSI efforts to ensure sport development in Botswana.

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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.