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DEBSWANA SPONSORS THE BFA NATIONAL FIRST DIVISION LEAGUE WITH P 3.9 MILLION

Jan 27, 2023

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24 January 2023

RE: DEBSWANA SPONSORS THE BOTSWANA FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION NATIONAL FIRST DIVISION LEAGUE WITH P 3.9 MILLION

Debswana Diamond Company is pleased to announce the renewal of its sponsorship of the Botswana National First Division League (NFDL) for the 2022/2023 season which commenced in October 2022 and is scheduled to end in June 2023. The company has agreed to extend support towards the league for the current season only at the value of P3, 900, 000. 00.

The NFDL, which is made up of twenty-four (24) football clubs from the North and South of the country, relies on sponsorship support from organisations like Debswana to be able to stay afloat to develop professional football players.

Managing Director of Debswana, Andrew Maatla Motsomi remarked that “We are delighted to support this league and the teams that compete in it. This is a continuation of a vibrant and beneficial partnership through which Debswana endeavours to improve the quality and competitiveness of local football.”

This commitment is part of Debswana’s broader CSI efforts to ensure sport development in Botswana.

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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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