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BFA holds a successful youth league

After successfully starting the national youth league in November 2016 the BFA held the inter regional finals over the Easter holidays . The 17 regional structures of the BFA had selected regional squads in the under 13,15 and 17 to represent them, the selected players came from the football association youth league structure with over 1800 kids taking part at the inter regionals.

Each age category had two team from player playing in the tournament. The inter regional finals where are used to select the shadow block teams which will in the coming weekend compete at the inter block finals where a shadow national team will be selected for the age categories 13, 15 and17

BFA CEO Okeditse Malesu said even though the where challenges the inter regional finals were a success as the program went on with few incidents, and that has given him and his staff experience in knowing the challenge of organising such games. Malesu highlighted that this project has no room for failure and that the staff at BFA will do all in their power to make a successful youth system He said the youth structure has to be taken seriously as it is an excellent feeding system to the senior teams.

The newly appointed CEO said they are going to start preparing for the next step which will be the block finals to be staged in Gaborone from 28 April to 1 May

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CAF Head of Safety and Security and BFA President Pay Courtesy Visit to Police Leadership

In a significant gesture of collaboration and partnership, Dr. Christian Emeruwa, the Head of Safety and Security for the Confederation of African Football (CAF), along with Botswana Football Association (BFA) President Mr. Tariq T. Babitseng and BFA Chief Operations Officer Mr. Kago Mosinyi, paid a courtesy visit to the Botswana Police Service. The visit aimed to strengthen the relationship between the two organizations, focusing on the integral role that the police play in ensuring the safety and security of all BFA competitions.

During the visit, the delegation met with integral pool of experts a  group of key police leaders, who are central to the successful execution of security operations at football events across the country. Among those present were prominent members of the Botswana Police Service, including Mr. Katlholo Mosimanegape, Deputy Commissioner of Police, and several senior officers.

These included Senior Assistant Commissioner Antony Wally (Director of Operations), Senior Assistant Commissioner Godfrey Phonchi (Commander, SSG), Senior Assistant Commissioner Boeletswe Gobotswang (Director, Departmental Services), Senior Assistant Commissioner Reginald Matlhaba (Divisional Commander, South Central), Senior Assistant Commissioner Mudongo Chitutu (Director, Crime Intelligence), and Assistant Commissioner Christopher B. Ndlovu (Deputy Director of Traffic).

The meeting was focused on discussing the coordination and support provided by the police in delivering effective safety and security measures during BFA matches, as well as future collaboration on upcoming projects. The visit highlighted the importance of this partnership in ensuring smooth and secure football matches for both players and spectators.

Both Dr. Emeruwa and Mr. Babitseng expressed their gratitude for the continued cooperation and commitment of the Botswana Police Service in safeguarding the integrity of football events and ensuring the safety of all involved.

 

 

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