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Minister of Youth Gender ,Sport and Culture , Honorable Tumiso Rakgare will on Thursday the 9th June 2022 sign a memorandum of agreement with his Namibian fellow counterpart Minister of Sport and Services Honarable Agnes Tjongarero to jointly bid to host the 2027 Total Energies Africa Cup of Nations.
The two governments will support their football Associations in Jointly biding for the 2027 tournament which has been dubbed BONA 2027 .
The memorandum of agreement signing will be held at the Lekidi Football center in Gaborone ,Botswana .
The event will be broadcast live on the Botswana Football Association Home Facebook page as well as the parent ministry Ministry of Youth Gender , Sport and Culture .

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Setlhoko Appointed as FIFAย  Womenโ€™s Football Development Expert

FIFA has announced the appointment of Ms. Tsholofelo Setlhoko as a FIFA Womenโ€™s Football Development Expert, joining a global network of qualified professionals dedicated to the growth and development of womenโ€™s football worldwide. This prestigious appointment recognizes Ms. Setlhokoโ€™s exceptional contributions to the sport and her commitment to advancing womenโ€™s football across Botswana and beyond.

Launched in 2020, the FIFA Womenโ€™s Football Development Programmes have been instrumental in strengthening womenโ€™s football through targeted support for Member Associations. With the recent relaunch of the programme in December 2024, FIFA aims to expand its impact across all 211 Member Associations, offering tailored assistance that reflects the unique contexts and needs of each nation.

In her role as a FIFA Womenโ€™s Football Development Expert, Ms. Setlhoko will leverage her vast experience in football administration, strategic planning, and grassroots development to support Member Associations in implementing sustainable growth strategies. Her leadership within the Botswana Football Association (BFA), particularly in spearheading initiatives for womenโ€™s football, has set a benchmark for development and community engagement.

โ€œI am deeply honored to be appointed as a FIFA Womenโ€™s Football Development Expert. This is not only a personal achievement but a victory for womenโ€™s football in Botswana. I look forward to sharing best practices and supporting the growth of womenโ€™s football in other Member Associations,โ€ said Ms. Setlhoko.

The President of the Botswana Football Association, Mr. Tariq Babitseng, also expressed his pride in Ms. Setlhokoโ€™s achievement, stating, โ€œTsholofeloโ€™s appointment is a testament to her dedication and hard work. Her expertise and passion for womenโ€™s football are unmatched, and we are confident that she will make a substantial impact globally.โ€

Ms. Setlhokoโ€™s appointment marks a significant step forward in the representation of African women in global football development. As she embarks on this journey, she remains committed to championing womenโ€™s football and inspiring the next generation of female athletes and administrators.

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