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Brandon Wilson

Feb 2, 2017

Birth-date: 28 January 1997
Birthplace: Gaborone

Position: Central Midfielder
Jesery Number: 15

Club Career Information
Current Club: Perth Glory (Australia A League)
Jesery Number: 15
Former Clubs: Burnely, Stockport County

Brandon James Wilson (born 28 January 1997) is a Botswana-born Australian professional soccer player who plays as a midfielder for Perth Glory in the A-League. Born in Botswana, Wilson moved to Australia at a young age. He later moved to England to play youth football for Burnley before making his senior debut for Stockport County. In 2016, he returned to Australia to play for Perth Glory.

Despite having represented the Australian U20 National team, playing for the Botswana National team, the Zebras still remains Wilson’s biggest dream. The national team coach Peter Butler has continued to monitor the player’s performance in the A-League.

The 20 year old says the reason he left English Premier League side Burnely for a move to the Australian league was mainly due to the desire of having more game time. Wilson believes that if he could be able to play more regular football, this would boost his chances of getting a move back to Europe or the lucrative Asian leagues.

Though, he remains miles and miles away from his country of origin, Wilson says he does follow local football, but mostly the national team. The midfielder also revealed that later this year, he will be returning to Botswana, to pay a visit to his aunty in Mahalaphye.

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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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