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Dr. Khama pledges his support to BFA

Aug 11, 2018

The Patriot of Botswana Football Association, Lieutenant General Dr Seretse Khama Ian Khama pledged his support to the football association this morning at the 2018 BFA’s Annual General Assembly held at Tlotlo Conference in Gaborone.

In his keynote address, the former President of Botswana told the assembly of his “deep” commitment to BFA and its leadership of Youth Development.

“That reality we face today is that the achievement of national teams is very much linked to the proper structures that promote Youth Development. We need to emphasise a linear integration from grassroots right up to elite to significantly build strong national leagues and ultimately national teams that will compete regionally, continentally and internationally,” the patron highlighted.

The patron said BFA’s forward-looking and ambitious Youth Development Programme to change the landscape of football in Botswana is supremely crafted. But he warned that this requires self-determination and sacrifices for this noble course to be achieved.

“I have learned with pleasure that Botswana Youth Development Programme has earned many accolades with FIFA and it was beamed at the 2018 FIFA congress in Russia as the best practice for others to emulate. BFA cooperation agreements with Deutscher Olympischer Sportbund (DOSB) through Botswana National Olympic Committee (BNOC) for coach education and talent identification will complement well with the world-class football academy that I am informed is in the pipeline,” added Dr. Khama

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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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