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The Best FIFA Football Awards

The Best FIFA Football Awards 2016 were held on 9 January 2017 in Zurich, Switzerland. The Best FIFA Football Awards are the annual recognitions awarded by FIFA to several individuals across different categories, including: Best eleven players of the year, known as FIFPro World XI (awards goalkeeper, defenders, midfielders, strikers), FIFA World Coach of the Year for men’s and for women’s football, best female player of the year, best male player of the year, and best goal of the year (known as FIFA Puskás Award).  Here they are;

The Best FIFA Men’s Player: Cristiano Ronaldo
The Best FIFA Women’s Player: Carli Lloyd
The Best FIFA Men’s Coach: Claudio Ranieri
The Best FIFA Women’s Coach: Silvia Neid
Fair Play Award: Dr Carlos de La Cuesta

FIFA FIFPro World 11
Manuel Neuer
Dani Alves
Gerard Pique
Sergio Ramos
Marcelo
Luka Modric
Toni Kroos
Andres Iniesta
Lionel Messi
Luis Suarez
Cristiano Ronaldo.

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CAF C coaching course for coaches in women’s football officially began today, marking the first day of a week-long training program that will run until April 14, 2025, at the Lekidi Football Centre.
 
Aimed at enhancing the skills of coaches in women’s football, the course has attracted 30 participants from various regions across the country, including areas such as Nhabe, Tsabong, Hukuntsi, Central, and the FRAFA regions. Notably, two of the participants come from the national team: current Mares midfielder Golebaone Selebatso and former Mares defender Lebogang Setereke.
 
The course, designed to provide in-depth coaching knowledge and technical expertise, is led by experienced instructor Sepheko Motlhagodi. The course is being coordinated by the BFA Women’s Football Development and Grassroots Instructor Ms. Barobi Nwako, ensuring that participants receive top-notch training throughout the program.
 
The CAF C coaching course aims to empower and upskill local coaches to help elevate women’s football in Botswana, with a special focus on developing the next generation of talent in the sport. By the end of the course, attendees are expected to have gained the essential tools and insights to further their coaching careers and contribute to the growth of women’s football in Botswana.
 
As the days progress, the participants will be engaging in various sessions, blending theory and practical work, ensuring a well-rounded learning experience that will benefit both the individuals involved and the football community at large.

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