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Feb 18, 2016

Botswana Football Association (BFA) is the supreme authority on matters of football in Botswana therefore control all aspects of the game by taking necessary steps to ensure compliance with its Constitution, rules, regulations, standing orders of Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), Confederation of African Football (CAF), Council of Southern African Football Associations (COSAFA) and the laws of the game as promulgated by FIFA and IFAB.

BFA was founded in 1966 (then it was known as the Botswana National Football Association (BNFA)) and the only affiliate of Botswana National Sports Council (BNSC) when it was registered in 1973. It first affiliated to FIFA in 1978. In addition to being a BNSC affiliate, BFA is also an affiliate of CAF and COSAFA.

Vision
The BFA to be a self sustaining organization of excellence.

Mission
To provide an effective football delivery system.

Value Statement
The BFA values are; voluntarism, fair play, caring and respect for membership rights and transparency.

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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.