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BFA Sends Condolences to Family of Bhamjee

We have received the news with shock of the death of Mr. Ishmael Bhamjee who passed on today (Friday) midday. Mr. Bhamjee will be laid to rest later today.

He served as the BFA president from 1991 to 1995 and 1997 to 2000. Mr. Bhamjee was also COSAFA President, CAF Executive member, as well as FIFA Executive member.

During his days, the late Bhamjee also helped the South African FA to get their act back together after the apartheid boycott. He is also a former FIFA referee.

Outside football, in the 90s, the Botswana Badminton Association (BBA) was formed under the chairmanship of Ishmael Bhamjee. BBA is affiliated to BNSC, Africa Badminton  Federation and the International Badminton Federation.

The Botswana Football Association (BFA) wishes to express its condolences to the bereaved Bhamjee family and the entire football family of Botswana.

The death of Mr. Ishmael Bhamjee is a great loss to African Football. Please, accept once again our heartfelt condolences.

Yours faithfully,

Botswana Football Association

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Intermediate Referees Course Concludes Today

GABORONE: Botswana Football Association (BFA) through its technical department (Referees Department) held an Intermediate Referees Course closing ceremony. The course commenced on the 18th of March and ended today (22 March 2024).

A total of 37 participants from 9 regions took part in the course. The aim of the course is to bring regional referees up to the national level (first division).

The course was specifically organized for match officials from the southern and western blocks and was led by two local instructors, technical instructor Dintwa Dintwa and physical instructor Arone Masilo.

Congratulations to all the referees who successfully completed the Course!  It’s great to see the dedication and passion for football officiating in Botswana.

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