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๐—–๐—”๐—™ ๐—Ÿ๐—”๐—จ๐—ก๐—–๐—›๐—˜๐—ฆ ๐—š๐—ฅ๐—ข๐—จ๐—ก๐—— ๐—•๐—ฅ๐—˜๐—”๐—ž๐—œ๐—ก๐—š ๐—”๐—™๐—ฅ๐—œ๐—–๐—” ๐—ฆ๐—จ๐—ฃ๐—˜๐—ฅ ๐—Ÿ๐—˜๐—”๐—š๐—จ๐—˜

The Confederation of African Football (โ€œCAFโ€) President, Dr Patrice Motsepe launched the pioneering Africa Super League, a project of unprecedented scale that is set to change the face of African football.
 
At the launch in Arusha, Tanzania where he was joined by FIFA President, Gianni Infantino, leading African football clubs, African and European football legends, the President and Representatives of the CAFโ€™s 54 Member Associations; the CAF President described the Africa Super League as a historical game changer that will make African football globally competitive and self-sustaining.
 
The Prize money of the Africa Super League will be USD 100 million, with the winner receiving USD 11.5 million.
 
Some of the funding from the Africa Super League will be used to allocate USD 1 million per annum to each of CAFโ€™s 54 Member Countries, which is a total of USD 54 million per annum to develop football in all the African countries.
 
CAF will also receive USD 50 million per annum to develop football for boys and girls, to employ world-class staff, to improve and to make all its other competitions attractive and appealing to football spectators, TV viewers, sponsors and other partners.
 
The Africa Super League will support the growth of club football, the construction and maintenance of football infrastructure and facilities, as well as the training and the retention of football talent on the African Continent.
 
Africaโ€™s most valuable football club competition, the Africa Super League, will officially kick off in August 2023 and will involve 24 clubs from 16 countries across the Continent.
 
๐—”๐—™๐—ฅ๐—œ๐—–๐—” ๐—ฆ๐—จ๐—ฃ๐—˜๐—ฅ ๐—Ÿ๐—˜๐—”๐—š๐—จ๐—˜ ๐—ž๐—˜๐—ฌ ๐—™๐—”๐—–๐—ง๐—ฆ:
24 Clubs
– 3 regions (North, Central/West, Southern/East)
– 8 clubs per region
– Maximum 3 clubs per country
Over 16 different countries
– representing approximately 1 billion people
 
๐——๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป
– 10 months
– August to May
197 matches
– Maximum 21 matches played by the finalists
– Relegation/promotion playoff

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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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