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Diamond Zebras to play eSwatini

Botswana’s Under 17 coach Itumeleng Duiker says his Under-17 Boys are responding well to tactics so far. The former Zebras skipper who is also the Head Coach for Premier League Giants Extension Gunners says his technical team spent most of the weekend Camps working on the physical conditioning and tactical awareness of the Diamond Zebras.

Tumi, as he is commonly called, highlighted that in the next few days the boys will be okay as the team prepares to take on the rest of the region at the COSAFA Champions built for Mauritius from 18-19 July.

Dicker and his Technical team are currently in the camp with 25 players, who will reduce to a 20-man squad on the 10th July 2018 ahead of their departure to Mauritius.

The coach plans to play local teams as part of a preparation, before facing the Kingdom of Eswatini in a practice-friendly on the 7th and 8th July 2018 at the Lekidi Football Centre.

Botswana has been drawn alongside host Mauritius, Namibia and Seychelles.  The Diamond Zebras will play the host on the 19th July followed by an encounters against Seychelles and Namibia to complete the group stages on the 21st and 24 July respectively. The winner of the group advances to the semi-finals

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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.

 

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