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Sep 16, 2022

Botswana Football Association (BFA) through its technical department (Referees Department) held an Advanced Referees Course closing ceremony. The course commenced on the 12th September and ended today (16 September 2022).

The course was specifically staged for first division and elite league match officials from the Northern part of the country . A total of 45 participants with 2 women among them attended the course.

According to the BFA referees manager Mr. Phodiso Jonty Rasetsoga, one of the main objectives of the training course was to shed light and share the new amendments that have been introduced by CAF and FIFA.

He further added that they previously held a similar course for the southern region match officials in preparation for the start of the new season.

“There are key areas that we focused on being the practical, technical and physical aspects as well as the medical areas”, Rasetsoga said.

One of the course participants, CAF and FIFA referee Mr. Joshua Bondo appreciated the importance of this course as it aimed to teach the new laws introduced by the football governing bodies as well as to prepare for the upcoming new season.

Giving his closing remarks BFA Chief Executive Officer, Mr Mfolo Mfolo encouraged the participants to ensure they implement what they have learnt from this course.

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BOTSWANA U-20 WOMEN EXIT WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS WITH PRIDE AFTER HOME VICTORY

The Botswana U-20 Women’s National Team bowed out of the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Qualifiers 2026 on a positive note after securing a 1–0 victory over Cameroon U-20 Women’s National Team this past weekend, despite a 5–1 aggregate defeat.

Having suffered a heavy 5–0 loss in the first leg played on 7 February 2026 at Olembe Stadium in Cameroon, the Young Mares showed resilience and determination in the return leg at Obed Itani Chilume Stadium.

Forward Mbapeua Hangara scored the decisive goal in the second half, giving Botswana a deserved win in front of their home supporters and demonstrating the team’s fighting spirit until the final whistle.

Head coach Tapaphiwa Tracey Gaebolae expressed pride in her players performance and attitude, emphasizing the positive response after the first-leg setback.

“We are very proud of the girls. Even though we didn’t get the result we wanted in Cameroon, we came here with a positive mindset. The message to the team was that we needed to score more goals, stay organized, and believe in ourselves and I think the players responded very well.” Coach Gaebolae alluded at the post match Technical press conference.

Despite exiting the competition, the Young Mares leave the qualifiers with valuable international experience and renewed confidence, highlighting the growth and potential of women’s football in Botswana.