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ORANGE FA CUP SEMIS AT ROYAL ARIA AND NATIONAL STADIUM

The Orange FA Cup semi-finals of this year’s in fourth edition will be held in two venues two days, with teams competing for a chance at the silverware.
 
On the 27th of May 2023, multitudes of football spectators will be heading to Tlokweng at Royal Aria Stadium as they prepare to watch Masitaoka FC up against Orapa United in the Orange FA Cup Semi-Finals 1. The semi Final 2, Gaborone United’s reward for humiliating Mogoditshane Fighters 6-0 in the quarter-finals is a meeting with Township Rollers in Gaborone Derby clash at the National Stadium on Sunday the 28th May 2023. These two teams will be meeting twice in the space of a week as Moya-Goleele won last weekend’s premier league game 2-0 at Lobatse Sports Complex.
 
The first tie will take place on Saturday afternoon at 1500hrs, where will see Masitaoka continue their cup run by taking on Orapa United.
Township Rollers play reigning champions Gaborone United in the Gaborone Derby on Sunday afternoon at 1500hrs. The match will be seen by many as a payback time for Popa Popa.

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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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