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BFA and FUB sign MOU

Feb 28, 2019

The BFA recognises FUB as the sole body representing the employment interests of professional footballers. BFA and FUB are committed to respecting all internationally recognized human rights, including as they apply to professional football. The BFA and FUB reaffirm their commitment to their ongoing relationship and have a common desire to evolve their current relationship to a new level of constructive collaboration.

At the BFA we commit to:

Provide, on an ongoing basis, information to FUB relevant to its role as the sole body representing the employment interests of professional footballers at a national level.
Engage with FUB prior to implementing any changes that may affect professional players’ employment conditions.
Work with FUB with the objective of further enhancing the union’s capacity to effectively service and represent professional footballers in accordance with this Agreement.
Ensure that the views of professional players are represented in the decision-making process of football.
Safeguard the balanced evolution of national team and club football globally in accordance with the principles of solidarity and sporting integrity of competition.

As a specific matter, the BFA and FUB agree to work on joint initiatives to achieve the objectives including, but not limited to;

Full implementation of the club Licensing
Establishment of Dispute Resolution Chambers
Introduction of minimum contract requirements at the national level.
Continued review of the BFA Play Rules and regulations (all the above have the achieved )

Lastly, a package of measures for professional football and to ensure that what is agreed at a global level is implemented at national level.

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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.