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Nkutlusang Names A Youthful team

Aug 31, 2018

The Botswana women’s national team coach Gaoletlhoo ‘Ronaldoh’ Nkutlusang has named her squad of 20 players for the 2018 COSAFA Women’s Championship to be held in South Africa 12_22 September 2018.

The squad is a relatively youthful one the coach has revealed that she wants to compete at this year’s tournament as she seeks to ensure Botswana defy the odds in a group South Africa will be expected to be the tea to beat.

Here is the squad;

GK	Refiloe Mimi Tshambani (Prisons XI)
GK	Sedilame Bosija (Bloomfontein)
D	Kgomotso Onica Molefe (Double Action)
D	Tlamelo Sebaetseng Motlhale (Double Action)
D	Kesegofetse Mochawe (Township Rollers)
D	Veronicah Mogotsi (Double Action)
D	Patricia Motingwa (Double Action)
D	Masego Montsho (Double Action)
D	Nancy Baeletsi (Prisons XI)
D	Bonang Otlhagile (Double Action)
M	Lebogang Setereke (Double Action)
M	Balotlhanyi Johannes (TownShip Rollers)
M	Lesego Keleboge (Prisons XI)
M	Golebaone Selebatso (Double Action)
M	Thuso Leseane (Double Action)
F	Refilwe Tebogo Tholakele (TownShip Rollers)
F	Masego Nfandiso (Sharps Shooting Stars)
F	Mokgabo Onneile Thanda (Francistown United)
F	Nondi Fingi Mahlasela (Prisons XI)
F	Lesego Duduetsang Radiakanyo (Double Action)

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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.