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Tumo Mpatane joins BFA
The BFA has appointed Mr Tumo Mpatane to the position of Public Relations Officer. Mr Mpatane is a seasoned media practitioner and brings with him a wealth of experience in Sports News reporting and anchoring with emphasis of football. He is currently a Sports Anchor with Gabz FM radio station.
Mr Mpatane is a passionate media practitioner with a professional background in business & information systems, he will take up the role of BFA Spokesperson effective today, for an initial period of 6 months.
This position is in line with the new BFA outlook based on the recently adopted restructuring of the Secretariat. The position entails amongst other bridging the gap between BFA and its various stakeholders.
We take this opportunity to Welcome Mr Mpatane into BFA family and wish him all the best in his new assignment. Thank you, Acting Secretary General, Susan Lawrence
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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.
