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Mascom Top 8, Season 7, Officially Launched

Botswana Premier league this morning officially launched Season 7 of the Mascom Top 8 tournament. The top 8 have become an important tournament over the years bringing top class performances from the teams involved.

This year we welcome Security Systems aka “The Alarm Boys” as they join the tournament for the first time. We look forward to seeing what this season will bring for the Security Systems squad.

Mascom has made a sizeable improvement to the price money for the teams as we will now see the winners walking away with 1.3million richer. Companies like Mascom continue to notice the role of football, in driving the economy of our country and insuring that job creation is addressed.

Speaking at the event Botswana Football Association Vice President Segolame Ramothwa thanked Mascom Wireless for investing in Botswana football and helping sports become a key player in the economy.

Round 1 fixtures are as follows:

24 November
Mochudi Centre Chiefs vs Jwaneg Galaxy, 2000hrs, Molepolole

25 November
Township Rollers vs BDF XI, 1530hrs, National Stadium

26 November
Security Systems vs Orapa United, 1530hrs, Lobatse

27 November
Gaborone United vs Extension Gunners, 2000hrs, National Stadium

And the detailed breakdown of the sponsorship is as follows;

P1, 300, 000: Champions
P550, 000: Runners Up
P300, 000: Semi Finalist
P170, 000: Round 1 Loser

P50, 000:    Player of the Tournament
P30, 000:    Top Goal Scorer
P25, 000:    Best Goal Keeper
P25, 000:    Coach of the Tournament
P22, 000:    Referee of the Tournament
P11, 000:     Assistance Referee of the Tournament
P4, 000:    Man of the Match:   

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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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