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BFA Leadership Attends CAF 46TH Ordinary General Assembly

The Botswana Football Association (BFA) leadership is set to participate in the 46th CAF Ordinary General Assembly on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
 
This significant event gathered officials from CAF Member Associations, zonal unions, and key figures in global football. Representing the BFA will be President Mr. Oabile Thona Tariq Babitseng, Vice President 1 Mr. Maokaneng Bontshetse, and General Secretary Mr. Mfolo Edwin Mfolo.
 
Leading up to the assembly tomorrow, zonal union meetings were scheduled for October 20-21, which will include sessions for COSAFA. These meetings will provide members with updates on the zone’s progress and achievements in various areas, including competitions, strategic planning, CAF School Sports, and administration.
 
The discussions aim to tackle ongoing challenges while celebrating notable successes, all with the goal of fostering sustainable growth in regional football.
 
The congress agenda will include critical discussions on the future of African football, followed by a press conference featuring CAF President Dr. Patrice Motsepe.

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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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