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Diamond Zebras (U17) Gear Up for COSAFA

The National Under 17  Team will play friendly games against play practice matches against Kingdom of Eswatini and Lesotho national Under 17 teams in preparations.

The Kingdom of Eswatini will arrive in Botswana on the evening of Friday 06th July 2018, we will play friendlies Saturday 07 July 1000hrs and Sunday 08 July 1000hrs and will depart on Sunday 08 July 2018.

Lesotho will arrive on Sunday 08th July and will play on Monday 09th July 11th July in the morning. All games will be played at the Lekidi Football center at 1000hrs kickoff, the media and public are invited to come and support the national team.

Assistant coach Tebogo Mokute says the games will be key in shaping up his boys to insure they are ready for the upcoming championships  ,Mokute says as the technical team  they will use the games to trim down thier squad and get their technical and tecticalscore card in oder ahead of the ahead of the 2018 COSAFA .

 

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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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