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BFA/UEFA Bounce Back

Aug 27, 2020

As a result of the current COVID-19 pandemic which has affected football at all level across the world the Botswana Football Association continues to address the consequences of the situation. Part of that being exploring opportunities with partners of the Association. One such partner who has been of great assistance and continues to engage the Association is UEFA.

UEFA has taken the lead to assist Botswana Football Association on the return to football process through the ‘UEFA ASSIST PROGRAM.’ The UEFA ASSIST PROGRAM is not a new development in African Football as UEFA has a partnership with CAF where individual members are assisted on various aspects of the game such as technical, commercial, and financial.

The Bounce back program takes a holistic view on how the Football Association can make a smooth return to play.

The BFA/UEFA collaboration program will involve the Situational Analysis of Botswana Football and come up with recommendation on way forward.

The team will put together an Action Plan on the way forward for Botswana Football. The expectation is that at the end of the Program the BFA secretariat should propose a READY TO PLAY plan which will guide all BFA members in returning to football process.

This is an interactive session attended by Botswana Football Association management both administrative and technical, Botswana Football league and regional structures league management.

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CAF C coaching course for coaches in women’s football officially began today, marking the first day of a week-long training program that will run until April 14, 2025, at the Lekidi Football Centre.

Aimed at enhancing the skills of coaches in women’s football, the course has attracted 30 participants from various regions across the country, including areas such as Nhabe, Tsabong, Hukuntsi, Central, and the FRAFA regions. Notably, two of the participants come from the national team: current Mares midfielder Golebaone Selebatso and former Mares defender Lebogang Setereke.

The course, designed to provide in-depth coaching knowledge and technical expertise, is led by experienced instructor Sepheko Motlhagodi. The course is being coordinated by the BFA Women’s Football Development and Grassroots Instructor Ms. Barobi Nwako, ensuring that participants receive top-notch training throughout the program.

The CAF C coaching course aims to empower and upskill local coaches to help elevate women’s football in Botswana, with a special focus on developing the next generation of talent in the sport. By the end of the course, attendees are expected to have gained the essential tools and insights to further their coaching careers and contribute to the growth of women’s football in Botswana.

As the days progress, the participants will be engaging in various sessions, blending theory and practical work, ensuring a well-rounded learning experience that will benefit both the individuals involved and the football community at large.

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