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20 Elite Coaches Complete CAF A Coaching Diploma Course

Aug 15, 2023

A total of 20 coaches received the Confederation of African Football (CAF) coaching diploma license on Friday, August 11, 2023, after completing the year-long coaching course organized by the Botswana Football Association (BFA) in collaboration with Jwaneng Mine.

The course started on April 2022 in Jwaneng and was led by coach educator and FIFA regional technical Consultant Mr. Serame Lotsoaka.

This was the first CAF A coaching diploma course held in Botswana. The course Participants included former national players Michael Mogaladi, Oris Boyo Radipotsane, Nelson Setshwane, and Raizor Tsatsilebe.

Among those present at the graduation ceremony, were Botswana Football Association President Mr. Maclean C. Letshwit, NEC/Technical, Youth and Development Committee Chairman Tebogo Tico Kamati, Jwaneng Mine General Manager Mr. Koolatotse Koolatotse, Mr. Vincent Mafuta also the BFA Competitions Department committee chairperson.

In his speech during the ceremony, BFA President Mr. Letshwiti urged the graduates to go outside when they leave here and prove the difference.

He also stressed the importance of nurturing and developing players, especially at the grassroots level, with the goal of bringing them to the top of the world.

Giving his Keynote address Jwaneng Mine General Manger Mr. Koolatotse has challenged the recent CAF A coaching course graduates to use the knowledge acquired to make impact in Botswana 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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