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Online Course for the Referees

Botswana Football Association will be conducting an online course through ZOOM from the 18th to the 19th July 2020. The course will be attended by all the 12 FIFA referees as well as young premier league referees (25- 30 years). The total number of participants will be 30 people. There will be 6 female referees. 2 theory tests will be administered during the course.

KEY AREAS TO BE ADDRESSED:

A. Technical aspects
1. New amendments
2. Challenges through tactical fouls
3. Handball
4. Off sides
5. Movement and positioning
6. Penalty area incidents

B. Physical aspects
1. Impact of covid-19
2. Safe return to normal training
3. Analysis and feedback of fitness data

Course Instructors
FIFA Course Instructors:
Jerome Damon- FIFA referees Development Officer (Capetown, SA)
Mademba Mbacke- FIFA Physical Instructor (Dakar, Senegal) Local Course Instructors
Phodiso J. Rasetsoga- HOD/Course Coordinator
Gaontebale Malete- Technical Instructor
Innocent Puso- Physical Instructor

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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.

 

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