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Former Arsenal coach Wenger graces CAF EXCO meeting

May 16, 2021

KIGALI, RWANDA – Botswana Football Association (BFA) President and CAF EXCO member, Maclean Letshwiti is currently in Kigali, Rwanda where he attended the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Executive Committee meeting held at Serena Hotel on Saturday.

The EXCO meeting was chaired by CAF President, Dr. Patrice Motsepe. Also present, among other distinguished guests was FIFA President, Gianni Infantino and former Arsenal coach, Arsene Wenger, who currently serves as the world football body FIFA Chief of Global Football Development.

The main items on the Agenda related to the implementation of the Pan-African Schools Football Championship, the CAF/FIFA Refereeing Agreement and the FIFA-CAF USD 1 billion Infrastructure Development project. Amongst some of the matters discussed included the 2022-2024 competitions calendar and the challenges relating to the pre-match Covid19 testing.

Prior to the EXCO meeting, the CAF President held several meetings including with the six CAF Zonal Unions Presidents (CECAFA, COSAFA, UNAF, UNIFFAC, WAFU A and WAFU B.

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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.