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CAF to grow Women’s football

Mar 5, 2018

The Confederation of African football has for the past few years looked at Women’s football as an area that needs development and growth. In recognition of this, CAF has called a special symposium and summits to address the need of a member association in women’s football.

The summit will be attended by Presidents of associations, Secretary Generals and Women’s football representatives. Botswana is represented by President Maclean Letshweti, Secretary General Mfolo Mfolo and Women’s Football committee chairperson Itshholeng Disang.

Botswana can also get assistance from CAF on how to grow Women’s football and make it a viable product of football in our country. The agenda items are listed below, the conference runs from 5th March to 6th March.

1. Expanding practice of Women’s Football
2. Developing technical formation of trainers, referees, instructors
3. Development of sponsorship for Women’s football
4. Competitions: Realities & Perspective
5. Governance in women’s football
6. Role of women’s football in gender promotion & socialization
7. Place of media & communication in dynamizing women’s football

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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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