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Senior National Team Appointments

Feb 28, 2019

Following the announcement that the BFA and the former Senior National Team (Zebras) head coach have parted ways and the subsequent dissolution of the entire technical team, the BFA wishes to inform
the public that it has appointed the following on interim basis:

Mogomotsi Mpote as Interim Head Coach
Rapelang Tsatsilebe as Interim Assistant Head Coach
Modiri Marumo as Interim Goalkeeper Coach

Mr Mpote has served as a head coach for various clubs within the BFA
structures including at the elite league. He has been involved with various clubs such as Miscellaneous and Township Rollers. He is currently the Caretaker head coach of Orapa United. Mr Mpote has also been involved with junior national teams including being the head coach of the national under 23 team, a position which he currently holds.

Mr Tsatsilebe has been involved with various clubs within the BFA structures such as Gaborone United, Sharps Shooting Stars and Taung Young Strikers where he is currently coaching.

Mr Marumo is a former national team goalkeeper who has also plied his trade in the Egyptian and South African Elite Leagues. He is an experienced goalkeeper coach, having held the position at Boy United of South Africa and currently out Jwaneng Galaxy in the Botswana Premier League.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank members of the outgoing
technical team for the commitment and dedication they have shown during their tenure. We also take the opportunity to wish the interim team all the best in their ehdevour.

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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.