The structure of the BFA, as far as decision-making is concerned, is organized as follows;
The General Assembly
The supreme and ultimate legislative authority in the Association is the General Assembly. It is primarily responsible for policy formulation and is comprised of the following:
- Members of the National Council (currently 16)
- Four representatives from each Regional Football Associations
- Two representatives from each of the standing committees
- Two representatives form the National Women’s Football Committee
- Three representatives from the Premier League Committee
- Three representatives from the Northern Zone First Division League Committee
- Three representatives from the Southern Zone First Division League Committee
National Council
The National Council, which meets every six months, is made up of;
- Chairpersons of all the 16 Regional Football Associations (RFA) affiliated to the Botswana Football Association
- Chairpersons of the Premier League Committee, First Division North, First Division South, Women’s Football and the National Executive Members.
National Executive Committee
The General assembly mandates the National Executive Committee (NEC) to implement decisions on its behalf. The NEC is a body which is comprised of nine members; six of which are elected at the National Congress every two years, two (President and Treasurer) elected on a four year terms and the Secretary General (CEO) appointed by the NEC.
The current National Executive Committee is comprised as follows;
President: | Mr. David Fani |
Vice President Admin: | Mr. Segolame Ramotlhwa |
Vice President Technical: | Mr. Dintle Mphele |
Treasurer: | Mr David Kandjii |
Legal Advisor: | Mr Tebogo Sebego |
Chief Executive Officer: | Mr. Mooketsi T. Kgotlele |
Add member: | Mr Olsen Mantle |
Add member: | Mr Gaolatlhe Kelesitse |
Add member: | Mrs Tshepo Mphoen |
National Football Leagues
Over and above these, the Association has a number of leagues that run concurrently, and these are:
- The be Mobile Premier League
- First Division North
- First Division South
Regional Football Associations
The RFAs are coordinated by committees that are elected at Regional Assemblies. These RFAs are responsible for running football at regional level. They are also responsible for administering Divisions 1 and 2. The 16 RFAs are listed below with their headquarters shown in brackets:
Region | HQ | Position | Name | Telephone Numbers |
1. Southern region | Kanye | Chair | Mr. B. Tlhabiwe | 318 7984/ 7131 9224/ 7137 2005 |
| | Secretary | Mr. P. Ntshwarang | 392 2369/ 7130 4502 |
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2. Chobe | Kasane | Chair | Mr. E. Olopeng | 625 0475/ 7258 5440 |
| | Secretary | Mr Mmualebe | 71695236 |
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3. Kgatleng | Mochudi | Chair | Mr D. Mphele | 395 3982 ext 5430/ 7217 9042 |
| | Secretary | Mr T. Mooketsi | 395 3961/ 7121 1251 |
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4. South East | Ramotswa | Chair | Mr E Katse (acting) | 7129 5040 |
| | Secretary | Mr J. Mosanawe | 7263 4630 |
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5. Tswapong | Palapye | Chair | Mr Moalosi | 492 1687/7170 6743 |
| | Secretary | Mr K. Moloko | 492 1564/7122 7265 |
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6. Francistown | Francistown | Chair | Mr I. Ndoda | 7223 8656 |
| | Secretary | Mr P. Mathe | 240 0436/ 7160 4678 |
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7. Nhabe | Maun | Chair | Mr K. Motai | 7215 0914 |
| | Secretary | Mrs O. Madzonga | 686 0818/ 7217 5250 |
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8. Kgalagadi North | Hukuntsi | Vice Chair | Ms Lekoko | 7155 0796 |
| | Treasurer | Mr M. Phologolo | 7120 3005 |
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9. Kgalagadi south | Tsabong | Chair | Mr O. Mantle | 654 0061/ 7155 2719 |
| | Secretary | Mr C Seitiso | 654 0272/ 7138 9409 |
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10. Boteti | Orapa | Chair | Mr L Segaise | 7120 0020 |
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11. Kgalagadi central(Jwaneng Branch) | Kang | Chair | Mr Piet | 651 7009/ 7158 8506 |
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12. Central | Mahalapye | Chair | Mr B. Gabotlale | 471 1375/ 7160 8213 |
| | Secretary | Mr Mothoagae | 7172 6286 |
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13. Gaborone City(RiverWalk Branch) | Gaborone | Chair | Mr B Leipego | 7132 0885 |
| | Secretary | Mr A. Gaopelo | 390 0814/ 7159 0858 |
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14. Kweneng | Molepolole | Chair | Mr M. Leo | 7142 0004 |
| | Secretary | Mr N. Dikobe | 3/ 7130 0031 |
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15. Selibe Phikwe | Phikwe | Chair | Mr T. Onkabetse | 261 0290/ 7219 8976 |
| | Secretary | Mr E. Molapisi | 261 1272/ 7177 1663 |
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16. Gantsi | Gantsi | Chair | Mr. Bauke | 659 6236/7132 9809 |
| | Secretary | Mr Moilwa | 7121 4487 |
Standing Committees
These are structures put in place in accordance with the constitution mandated to deal with or address various matters pertaining to the game of football in Botswana. Currently they are as follows:
- The National Disciplinary Committee has been established to deal with matters of discipline of all members of the association. It is chaired by Mrs. T. Mmile
- The National Referees Committee which is a body representing all referees registered with the Association is chaired by Col. E. Senai
- The National Investment and Finance Committee for dealing with matters of investment, finance and logistics, has as its chair Mr. S. Ramotlhwa.
- The National Youth Football Committee is responsible for matters relating to the participation in football of persons under the age of 17 years. It is chaired by Mr M. Kowa.
- The National Team Supporters Committee has been set up to organize, mobilize and discipline supporters of all national teams. Mr. B. Koontse is the current chairperson of the Committee.
- The National Technical Committee is an advisory committee to the BFA NEC on technical aspects of the game. The Committee is chaired by the BFA Vice President (technical) Mr. M. Kowa.
- The National Medical Committee is to advise the NEC on issues of sport medicine. It is chaired by Dr. G. Tsie.
- The Retired Football Players Committee has been established as a resource to tap onto football expertise and it is not currently operational.
- The Women’s Football Committee is responsible for administering and running women’s football in the country. It is chaired by Mr. A. Podi
- An Ad-hoc committee known as Players Status Committee has been put in place to preside over matters of transfers and registration of players. It is chaired by Dr. M. Mokgwathi.
The Secretariat
This is an implementation body of the Association headed by the Chief Executive. Currently it has three departments (Finance, Administration and Technical), this excludes the office of the Chief Executive.
