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Meet BFA’s new legal advisor – Thabiso Olatotse

May 29, 2021

Meet Mr. Thabiso David Olatotse, the new Legal Advisor to the Botswana Football Association (BFA), appointed in terms of Article 33.3 of the BFA Constitution. Olatotse is an Attorney with 14 years’ experience.

He’s the Managing Partner and founder of Olatotse Solomon Attorneys based in Francistown, where he’s in charge of drafting commercial agreements, rendering legal advice on different aspects of the law, appearing in court and arbitration tribunal on behalf of clients.

Olatotse is also the Chairperson of the Disciplinary Committee of the Law Society of Botswana, founder, and Chairperson of the Northern Bar Association, as well as former Chairperson of the Francistown Regional Football Association Disciplinary Committee. Olatotse’s appointment is effective immediately until 2024.

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The Mares Display Heart In Tri Nations Challenge

Botswana’s senior women’s national football team recently concluded their campaign in the prestigious Three Nations Challenge, hosted by South Africa from 28 May to 3 June at the Lucas Moripe Stadium. The series saw spirited competition between Botswana, South Africa, and Zambia, as teams continued their preparations for the upcoming Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) qualifiers.

Despite narrowly missing out on the top prize, Botswana showed immense character and growth throughout the tournament. The Mares kicked off their campaign with a thrilling encounter against the African champions South Africa, narrowly going down 3-2 in a tightly contested match. The team bounced back with a determined performance against Zambia, securing a 1-1 draw and demonstrating resilience and tactical discipline.

Final Tournament Results:

South Africa 3–2 Botswana

Botswana 1–1 Zambia

South Africa 2–0 Zambia

South Africa’s Banyana Banyana were ultimately crowned champions of the series, winning both of their matches to take the top spot. The tournament offered valuable game time and experience for all participating nations, and Botswana’s technical team, led by Head Coach Alex Malete, will take key insights from these fixtures as they refine the squad for the crucial WAFCON fianals.