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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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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.