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๐—™๐—”๐—ฅ๐—˜ ๐—ง๐—›๐—˜๐—˜ ๐—ช๐—˜๐—Ÿ๐—Ÿ ๐—ฅ๐—”๐— ๐—ข๐—ฅ๐—”๐—ž๐—”

Today the football community went to pay their last respects to their beloved player Lesenya Lee Ramoraka who was a player at Orapa United Football Club and a member of the National Senior Mens Team, The Zebras.

Among the mourners that gathered in Chadibe was His Honour The Vice President of Botswana Mr Slumber Tsogwane, Assistant Minister of Health Mr Sethomo Lelatisitswe, President of the Botswana Football Association (BFA) Mr Maclean Letshwiti and CEO of the BFA Mr Mfolo Mfolo to mention but a few.

 

Taking a moment down memory lane and remembering Lee and his football career; Ramoraka received his first National team call up in 2018 and continued to thrive as he played for different clubs in the country and even outside of the country.

๐‘€๐‘Ž๐‘ฆ ๐‘กโ„Ž๐‘’ ๐‘ ๐‘œ๐‘ข๐‘™ ๐‘œ๐‘“ ๐‘œ๐‘ข๐‘Ÿ ๐‘ก๐‘Ž๐‘™๐‘’๐‘›๐‘ก๐‘’๐‘‘ ๐‘Ž๐‘›๐‘‘ ๐‘๐‘’๐‘™๐‘œ๐‘ฃ๐‘’๐‘‘ ๐‘™๐‘’๐‘“๐‘ก ๐‘๐‘Ž๐‘๐‘˜ ๐‘Ÿ๐‘’๐‘ ๐‘ก ๐‘–๐‘› ๐‘๐‘’๐‘Ž๐‘๐‘’.

 

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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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