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Senior National Team Appointments

Feb 28, 2019

Following the announcement that the BFA and the former Senior National Team (Zebras) head coach have parted ways and the subsequent dissolution of the entire technical team, the BFA wishes to inform
the public that it has appointed the following on interim basis:

Mogomotsi Mpote as Interim Head Coach
Rapelang Tsatsilebe as Interim Assistant Head Coach
Modiri Marumo as Interim Goalkeeper Coach

Mr Mpote has served as a head coach for various clubs within the BFA
structures including at the elite league. He has been involved with various clubs such as Miscellaneous and Township Rollers. He is currently the Caretaker head coach of Orapa United. Mr Mpote has also been involved with junior national teams including being the head coach of the national under 23 team, a position which he currently holds.

Mr Tsatsilebe has been involved with various clubs within the BFA structures such as Gaborone United, Sharps Shooting Stars and Taung Young Strikers where he is currently coaching.

Mr Marumo is a former national team goalkeeper who has also plied his trade in the Egyptian and South African Elite Leagues. He is an experienced goalkeeper coach, having held the position at Boy United of South Africa and currently out Jwaneng Galaxy in the Botswana Premier League.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank members of the outgoing
technical team for the commitment and dedication they have shown during their tenure. We also take the opportunity to wish the interim team all the best in their ehdevour.

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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.

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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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