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U15 Elite Youth League evaluation meeting & coaching clinics

Jul 26, 2018

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Having concluded the East and South Zones U15 Elite Youth leagues that ran from 4th November 2017 to 15th April 2018 the BFA Technical Department saw it necessary to evaluate the program as well as running coaching clinics for coaches who were involved in the project.

From 23rd to 24th July 2018:
10 coaches from our 9 teams from the South Block (South zone = 10 teams) attended. An additional coach (11th) also attended as he was engaged in the BISA Finals that just ended before the evaluation meeting
- This was necessary to improve the implementation of youth football development program that will continue from August of this year.
Further, as a means to improve the program implementation, all the 20 teams will be provided with equipment in a form of 10 footballs and 1 first aid box for each team
Funding is from FIFA Forward Project
From 25th to 26th July 2018
- Similarly, we will be conducting a similar exercise for coaches working in the East Block and the Francistown region during the above

The coaching clinic will be facilitated by BFA technical Director Serame Letsoaka .

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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.