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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 Drawn In Group B for WAFCON 2024

Botswana’s senior women’s football team, The Mares, will face stiff competition in Group B of the 15th edition of the CAF TotalEnergies Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). The official draw, held on Friday, November 22, 2024, at the Mohammed VI Technical Centre in Salé, Morocco, set the stage for the tournament, which is scheduled to run from July 5 to 26, 2025.

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.