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BFA IN PARTNERSHIP WITH BOITEKANELO COLLEGE HELD BASIC FIRST AID TRAINING COURSE

Jan 24, 2023

Medical emergencies in football can strike at any time. From common injuries to life-threatening situations such as sudden cardiac arrest, understanding basic first aid can help save lives, today (24 January 2023) Botswana Football Association in partnership with Boitekanelo College organized a basic first aid training course for Debswana First Division South League teams.

Among the course participants there was the chairman for Debswana First Division South League Major Thebeetsile Mokgwa, National Executive Committee member Mr. Alec F. Monyake and Mr. Molefhi K. Obenne also the Attachment Coordinator at Boitekanelo College.

Speaking during the theory session, Ms Tshegofatso Phaketsane also a lecturer from Emergency Medical Care Department at Boitakanelo College revealed the synopsis of the course focuses on developing an understanding and applying the principles of basic first aid with the focus on sports injuries. She further added that this course provides participants with training on essential first aid skills that could prove vital when faced with a medical emergency.

Furthermore, the training course covers the theoretical sessions, discussions demonstrations, and scenarios.

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BFA GENERAL SECRETARY & TECHNICAL DIRECTOR REPRESENT BOTSWANA AT FIFA TECHNICAL LEADERSHIP WORKSHOP IN TANZANIA

The Botswana Football Association (BFA) is proud to announce that General Secretary Mr. Mfolo E. Mfolo and Technical Director Mr. Kaelo Kaelo are currently representing Botswana at the FIFA Technical Leadership Introductory Workshop, taking place in Tanzania from 11–15 August 2025.

This prestigious workshop, which also included an online preparatory meeting on 22 July 2025, brings together General Secretaries and Technical Directors from selected African Member Associations, including Algeria, Botswana, Cabo Verde, Côte d’Ivoire, Egypt, Ethiopia, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Mali, Morocco, Namibia, Rwanda, Somalia, Tunisia, and Zimbabwe.

Workshop Structure and Focus Areas

The programme is split into two main parts:

Part 1: Technical Directors collaborate in peer groups, exploring their roles, responsibilities, and the extensive support services provided by FIFA.
Part 2: General Secretaries join the sessions to strengthen leadership collaboration and enhance communication for effective football development within their respective Member Associations.

Key Objectives of the Workshop

Define the Technical Director’s role and priorities within a Member Association.
Strengthen collaborative relationships between Technical Directors and General Secretaries.
Improve communication with internal and external stakeholders.
Gain deeper insight into FIFA’s Global Football Development structure and programmes.
Explore strategies for funding, interdepartmental collaboration, and effective leadership.

This important engagement reinforces Botswana’s commitment to football excellence and ensures that the nation remains at the forefront of technical and administrative development in African football.

The BFA extends its best wishes to Mr. Mfolo and Mr. Kaelo as they proudly carry the national flag in Tanzania. They are expected to return to Botswana on Saturday, 16 August 2025.

In the interim, Mr. Kago Mosinyi will serve as Acting BFA Chief Executive Officer to ensure smooth leadership continuity.

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