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Germany to support football develpment in Botswana

Feb 5, 2019

It is with great pleasure that Botswana Football Association would like to announce that the German government and Botswana government this afternoon (Tuesday 5th February 2019) officially signed a memorandum of understanding that will see the Botswana Football Association gain technical assistance that will allow the opportunity to for a highly skilled technical expect to come and assist Botswana with its current development program.

The German Federal Foreign Office has expressed its support for Botswana Football development plan engaging in a long-term football project in Botswana. The German expect is expected to arrive in Botswana at the end of February this year and will then be presented to the media.

The German technical expect will assist the association to cover education, talent identification and retention as well as other technical projects at BFA. The project is expected to take 2 years with an option to increase with a further two years

The BFA would like to thank the Ministry of Youth Empowerment, Sport & Culture Development and Botswana National Olympic Committee for the support in facilitation, for this project to come to Botswana.

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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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