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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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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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