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BFA NEC board meeting nullifies the 2020/21 season

The Botswana Football Association (BFA) National Executive Committee members have resolved that the 2020/2021 football season be nullified.  The decision to annul this year’s footballing season was arrived at in an NEC board meeting held at Avani Hotel in Gaborone today (Saturday).

Today’s other resolutions include;

1. Adoption of the return to play guidelines to be submitted to the Ministry of Youth Empowerment, Sport and culture Development (MYSC) and the Botswana National Sports Commission (BNSC).
2. The Nullification of the 2020/2021 season,
3. There will also be football tournament.
4. Formalisation of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the BFA ad the Botswana Football League (BFL).
5. The BFL adoption of the constitution
6. Club licensing roadmap, adoption of the new regulations and an appointment of the First Instance Body and the Appeal body.
7. BFA infrastructure development

BFL Board Chairperson Aryl Ralebala

The BFA NEC comprise of the BFA President, Maclean Letshwiti, BFA VP1 Marshlow Motlogelwa, BFA VP2, Masego Ntshingane, NEC members, Carlos Sebina, Tico Kamati, Alec Fela Monyake, Female representative, Lobito Ncube, Southern Block representative Sydney Kafela, Northern Block, Tshegofatso Balisi, Western Block representative, Olson Mantle, Eastern Block representative Barulaganye Moloi, Botswana Football League Chairman, Aryl Ralebala and First Division representative, Sydney Magagane.

Also present was the BFA acting CEO, Thabiso Kebotsamang and the BFA Legal eagle, Pako Moakofhi.

BFA VP1 Marshlow Motlogelwa

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Botswana U-20 Team Receives Anti-Doping Workshop Ahead Of COSAFA Qualifiers

The Botswana U-20 men’s national football team, currently in training camp at the Lekidi Football Centre, welcomed a crucial visit from anti-doping officials this afternoon. The session, organized by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), aimed to educate the young athletes about anti-doping regulations and ensure fair play in sports.

As the team gears up for the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations – COSAFA Qualifiers 2024, the workshop served as an essential part of their preparation. Botswana will face Eswatini, Mozambique, and Zimbabwe in Group A of the tournament. The anti-doping session emphasized the importance of maintaining integrity and adhering to regulations, reinforcing the team’s commitment to clean competition.

This initiative underscores the importance of education in safeguarding the principles of fair play as the team prepares for the upcoming challenges.

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