These Play Rules and Regulations have been enacted to provide understanding among Botswana Football Association Members as regards the conditions of play in line with the FIFA Statutes and the Laws of the Game and to foster co-operation within the Association as well as to promote the highest possible competition and fair play.

Where a particular matter is not adequately covered in these Play Rules and Regulations, provisions in the relevant FIFA Statutes shall apply. Otherwise, these Play Rules and Regulations shall be applied as part of and/or in conjunction with other relevant BFA and FIFA Statutes and Principles.

Great is the club that does its utmost best to win. Greater is the club that accepts defeat with dignity.