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One on one with BPL CEO in Russia

Q: Please explain the program you are going under
A: It is a Conference organized by the Higher School of Economics, considered to be the best university in Russia, the International Center for Sports Studies, that organizes de FIFA Master, well known as the best sports post-grad course in the world and the FIFA Master Alumni Association with the support of the Football Union of Russia.

The intentions of the program?
We discuss current trends in developing the worldwide sports industry, sports governance, technology and well as  innovation.

Who else is attending?
The event will gather representatives from international sporting organizations, leading experts on sports and the heads of international and national football federations, leagues and clubs.

How will attending benefit Botswana and the Botswana premier league office?
It will benefit the Premier League and Botswana Football in a big way coz my participation as one of the panelists raises places BPL in a very prestigious position within the world of sports, raising its awareness and improving our international profile, which can be instrumental for attracting sponsors. Also, I will interact and share ideas with the other panelists and participants. Learning and networking.

Countries and number of people?
All the five continents will be represented with more than 100 countries

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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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