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In collaboration, Botswana Football Association (BFA) and Botswana Football Coaches Association on Thursday 28th July, 2022 held the closing ceremony of the BFA B LICENSE COACHING COURSE which was organized in three different phases.

The first phase commenced on the 9th-16th of May 2022. The second Phase of the course ran from the 6th – 12th of June 2022 and last ran from the 4th -10th of July 2022.

The function took place at Lekidi FootbalL Centre auditorium. The function attended by BFA Chief Executive Officer Mr Mfolo Mfolo and Technical Director Mr. Tshepo Mphukuthi the among others.

The participants were under the tutelage of Molefi Sexton Kowa and Tshepo Mphukuthi who are BFA accredited instructors.

Commenting on the occasion, Mr. Molefi Sexton Kowa took this opportunity to stress the importance of them as coaches to ensure that they impart and apply the knowledge they have acquired on these training in their respective clubs. He added that coaches should take a leadership role every time as they are role models for children.

BFA CEO Mr. Mfolo pointed out the importance of grassroots development in his keynote address. “If we as a country ignore grassroots development, we will not achieve anything,” he said.

One of the participants Mr. Kitso Masi representing his colleagues, emphasized the importance these training have for the development of their theoretical and practical skills and abilities on the way forward.

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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.