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Maleka hailed for successful tournament

Dec 16, 2016

BFA would like to congratulate Mr Stephen Steve Maleka for successfully coordinating COSAFA Under20 tournament recently held in South Africa. As the General Coordinator of the tournament, Maleka was to make sure the tournament run smoothly.

“I was in charge of the whole process, from the planning stage, right through to running the actual tournament itself, and the post-event evaluation,” explained Maleka.

According to Maleka, the work requires self-motivated people who are hands on, with a proactive approach. And thanks to the training he got over the years which prepared him for this. Beside all the challenges, Maleka says working on international mission is always exciting. The pressure that comes with it is always rewarding when a good plan comes together, like it did.

“And the experience I gather is for the benefit of our football in Botswana,” concluded Maleka.

Maleka is the Competition Manager at the Botswana Football Association, and one of the few CAF trained regional coordinators in the southern region.

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In a significant gesture of collaboration and partnership, Dr. Christian Emeruwa, the Head of Safety and Security for the Confederation of African Football (CAF), along with Botswana Football Association (BFA) President Mr. Tariq T. Babitseng and BFA Chief Operations Officer Mr. Kago Mosinyi, paid a courtesy visit to the Botswana Police Service. The visit aimed to strengthen the relationship between the two organizations, focusing on the integral role that the police play in ensuring the safety and security of all BFA competitions.

During the visit, the delegation met with integral pool of experts a group of key police leaders, who are central to the successful execution of security operations at football events across the country. Among those present were prominent members of the Botswana Police Service, including Mr. Katlholo Mosimanegape, Deputy Commissioner of Police, and several senior officers.

These included Senior Assistant Commissioner Antony Wally (Director of Operations), Senior Assistant Commissioner Godfrey Phonchi (Commander, SSG), Senior Assistant Commissioner Boeletswe Gobotswang (Director, Departmental Services), Senior Assistant Commissioner Reginald Matlhaba (Divisional Commander, South Central), Senior Assistant Commissioner Mudongo Chitutu (Director, Crime Intelligence), and Assistant Commissioner Christopher B. Ndlovu (Deputy Director of Traffic).

The meeting was focused on discussing the coordination and support provided by the police in delivering effective safety and security measures during BFA matches, as well as future collaboration on upcoming projects. The visit highlighted the importance of this partnership in ensuring smooth and secure football matches for both players and spectators.

Both Dr. Emeruwa and Mr. Babitseng expressed their gratitude for the continued cooperation and commitment of the Botswana Police Service in safeguarding the integrity of football events and ensuring the safety of all involved.