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Decisions of the CAF Executive Committee of 14 March 2017

Mar 16, 2017

At its meeting on 14 March 2017 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, under the presidency of Issa Hayatou, the Executive Committee of the Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) took the following resolutions concerning the competitions:

Total CHAN Kenya 2018
Significant progress has been made on the ground and there is a strong government commitment to host the competition and make it a success. This comes after the inspection mission to Kenya from February 20 to 24, led by CAF First Vice President, Suketu Patel. The inspection team visited the various sites, including Nairobi, with two stadiums, Eldoret, Meru and Machakos.

Total U-17 AFCON Gabon 2017
The proposal of the Local Organizing Committee to have Franceville and Port-Gentil as venues for the competition was confirmed, with the tournament taking place from 14 to 28 May 2017.

Total U-20 AFCON Zambia 2017
The CAF Executive Committee decided to send a letter of congratulations to the Zambian government authorities and the Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) for the excellent organization of the competition which was a success on all levels.

Women’s Tournaments
The qualifiers schedule for the 11th edition of the Total Women’s AFCON, Ghana 2018, was adopted. The preliminaries will begin on 26 February 2018. In accordance with the international harmonized calendar for women’s competitions, the final tournament will take place from 17 November to 1 December 2018. The calendars of the African Zone qualifiers for the U-20 and U-17 Women’s World Cups were also adopted.

Recommendation was made to the CAF Secretariat to proceed with the opening of nominations in order to select the host country for the 2020 edition of the Total Women’s Africa Cup of Nations.

In addition, the CAF Executive Committee unanimously recommended the CAF Disciplinary Board to proceed with the case of COSAFA President, also President of the Federation of Zimbabwe, Mr. Philip Chiyangwa who has multiplied actions and statements recently that appears to attack the honour of the CAF, its president and the members of the Executive Committee.

On the proceedings in Egypt, concerning the contract between CAF and Lagardère Sports for the marketing of the media and marketing rights of certain CAF competitions, the CAF Executive Committee invited the CAF General Secretary to continue the ongoing legal proceedings and reiterated that everything has been done in compliance with the statutes of the CAF, laws and regulations in this matter.

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BFA Welcomes New Zebras Head Coach, Morena Ramoreboli

The Botswana Football Association (BFA) is proud to announce the appointment of Mr. Morena Ramoreboli as the new Head Coach of the Zebras. This marks an exciting new chapter for Botswana football, as the men’s and women’s national teams recently achieved historic qualifications for the prestigious Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in 2025 – only the second time both teams have qualified in the same year.

Mr. Ramoreboli brings over a decade of top-level coaching experience and holds a CAF A license. His accomplishments include winning two Botswana Premier League titles and securing two CAF Champions League qualifications with Jwaneng Galaxy, achieving significant victories against teams like Orlando Pirates and Wydad Athletic Club. His familiarity with many of Botswana’s players from his time at the club level ensures a seamless transition into his new role.

The BFA has set clear targets for Mr. Ramoreboli, including progressing beyond the group stages at AFCON 2025, collecting at least 12 points in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, qualifying for CHAN 2026, and winning the 2025 COSAFA Senior Men’s Challenge. Additionally, improving Botswana’s FIFA ranking to the top 30 in Africa is a key objective.

To achieve these goals, the BFA is committed to providing the necessary resources and support for the Zebras. The Association also calls on all Batswana to rally behind Mr. Ramoreboli and the national teams. Fans are encouraged to attend matches and create an electrifying atmosphere during the World Cup qualifiers. Plans are underway to make travel packages available for supporters to cheer on the teams in Morocco for the Women’s AFCON and in December for the men’s AFCON.

The BFA also appeals to the media to play an active role in building excitement and uniting the nation behind the Zebras and Mares. A collaborative committee will be formed to drive fan engagement and ensure widespread support.

“We are confident that with Mr. Ramoreboli’s vision, experience, and leadership, the Zebras will achieve great success. With unity and the unwavering support of the nation, there is no limit to what we can accomplish,” said the BFA President.