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BFA Signs A Deal With British Council

Jan 18, 2017

Botswana Football Association (BFA) President Maclean Letshwiti signed a memorandum of agreement with the British Council yesterday in Lekidi Football Centre.

BFA have been magnificently benefiting from the British Council and the new deal will BFA continuing to benefit premier skills programs from the council. Premier skills is a collaborative project between the British Council and the English Premier League. It was firstly introduced in Botswana on 2009.

Giving out her speech, the British Council representative Nobantu Kalake stated that they are delighted to renew their mandate to continue partnership with BFA, “ most of you are no strangers to the British council premier skills program but I am however aware that not enough was done to effectively tell the story of what this program is all about,” Kalake stated.

Kalake went on to plead with BFA to take advantage of the partnership as it can help improve the standard of football in Botswana. Moreover she urged BFA to think out of the box and see how best the program can benefit the community. She said ever since the introduction they have been able to produce more 300-community coaches. Kalake said it is their aim to reach different parts of the country in ensuring that there is a footprint of premier skills program all over Botswana.

Having his say, Letshwiti did not hesitate to share his delightful emotions pertaining the sponsorship saying, “its an honor for BFA to work with British Council,” He said through the partnership Botswana can be able to play in top class competitions like AFCON and the World Cup. Letshwiti stated that Botswana is not present in such competitions because vigorous development programs are not on place.

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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.