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BFA HEAD OF WOMEN FOOTBALL, OFF TO FIFA CONVENTION IN AUSTRALIA

Aug 8, 2023

Botswana Football Association is thrilled to announce that the Head of women football Tsholofelo Setlhoko has been invited as a guest speaker at the FIFA Women’s Football Convention to be held in Sydney, Australia between the 18th and 19th of August this year.

FIFA Women’s Football Convention will bring together leaders from the world of football to discuss the development of women football. Representatives from all of the 211 FIFA member associations have been invited, along with the six confederations and other FIFA stakeholders.
As BFA, we view this invitation as a big opportunity for Tsholo, as she is affectionately known, to go and compare notes with other world football leaders. The convention will not only be an eye opener for Tsholo but will also broaden her horizons as she takes her next steps to take Botswana’s women’s football to new heights.

Women’s football is now a fully-fledged component of the BFA. The association has come up with a women’s football strategy that is dedicated to guiding the development and growth of women’s football in Botswana. At the center of that strategy is a BFA recognition that football has a huge potential to be used to change societal perceptions on women.

As BFA we are confident that we are on course to using football to empower the girl child in every corner of Botswana. We will do so by providing a platform for every boy and girl to be able to play football safely, grassroots development is integral to our strategy. Additionally, we have joined hands with authorities to play our part through our pledge to use football to fight the scourge of Gender Based Violence which has become a key national priority.

Tsholo has been a leader of the ongoing revolution that has characterized the growth of women’s football in Botswana. She has played a key role in developing the strategy and is passionate, not only in building capacity of women’s football through new investments but is also result oriented in her emphasis for creating role models that would lead such key programs like GBV and Safeguarding.

Tsholo is also a living example of BFA’s commitment to produce women leadership that would lead football from the technical levels all the way to top administration.

We wish Tsholo well, go there and represent us.

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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.