Development

22 Coaches Benefit From CAF C–Diploma Coaching Course

Nov 2, 2023

GABORONE: The Botswana Football Association through its Technical Department held the graduation ceremony of a Women Specific CAF C–DIPLOMA COACHING COURSE at the Lekidi Football Centre today (Thursday), November 2, 2023.

In attendance was the Vice Chairperson of the National Women’s Football Committee, Mr. Sello S. Modise, and the additional Member of the Women’s Football Committee, Ms. Peo Keatlholetswe, and the BFA Women’s Football Manager, Tsholofelo Setlhoko.

According to the course coordinator, the BFA women’s football development and grassroots instructor Ms. Barobi Nwako, brought to light, the first phase took place from September 18 to 25 this year, while the second phase began on October 23 and ended today, November 2, 2023.

The course was led by instructors Sikalame “Six” Keatlholetswe and Odirile Matlhaku.

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Botswana’s senior women’s football team, The Mares, will face stiff competition in Group B of the 15th edition of the CAF TotalEnergies Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). The official draw, held on Friday, November 22, 2024, at the Mohammed VI Technical Centre in Salé, Morocco, set the stage for the tournament, which is scheduled to run from July 5 to 26, 2025.

The Mares find themselves in a challenging group alongside African football giants Nigeria, who boast an impressive 11 WAFCON titles and are gunning for their 12th. Completing the group are Tunisia and Algeria, both formidable teams in their own right, promising intense competition.

The draw was part of a ceremony celebrating the growth and vibrancy of African women’s football, with officials emphasizing the tournament’s significance in showcasing the continent’s talent and passion for the sport.