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Their Generation Must Step Up – Mpote

Mar 14, 2019

Zebras caretaker coach Mogomotsi Mpote says the class of 2013 under 17 players who qualified for the age group African championships almost 6 years ago are ready to take on the responsibility of the National team, Mpote says the selection he made was guided by the development policy of the Association and how this group of players has progressed has made him believe if their given a chance to develop further they can deliver results.

The Former Township Rollers coach said he was excited to coach a group that has a chance to bring back the glory and hoping that they can be kept together and in turn qualify for Afcon in 2021.

Botswana will face Angola on Friday 22nd March 2019 at the Francistown sports complex even though the campaign is all but done as Botswana cannot qualify, the coach said he was selecting a team that has to compete in the upcoming CHAN qualifications. This game will be a preparation for that. Mpote believes the boys want to prove a point to Angola who the Zebras can face if they eliminate Seychelles in the first round of the Chan qualifying games.

The 23-man selected squad will report to camp on Sunday 17th March prepare for the clash against Angola in Francistown. Below are the 23 men

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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.