Development

Youth Policy

Nov 14, 2017

Botswana Football Association affiliates participation in youth football and/or young player’s development shall be mandatory to all, based on Botswana National Sports Commission vision:’ SPORTS FOR ALL, FOR EXCELLENCE AND PROSPERITY notwithstanding the BFA vision which states that: ‘THE BFA TO BE A SELF SUSTAINING ORGANISATION OF EXCELLENCE’; and we can only attain excellence when we engage in a sustainable, robust, and systematic youth development programmes with clear policy to guide, protect and benefit those who take youth player development seriously.

The policy endeavour to detail guidelines that shall be used for youth training, competition, and guidance of youth football in Botswana.

See attachment below for complete document on youth policy.

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The Mares find themselves in a challenging group alongside African football giants Nigeria, who boast an impressive 11 WAFCON titles and are gunning for their 12th. Completing the group are Tunisia and Algeria, both formidable teams in their own right, promising intense competition.

The draw was part of a ceremony celebrating the growth and vibrancy of African women’s football, with officials emphasizing the tournament’s significance in showcasing the continent’s talent and passion for the sport.