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THE GERMAN EMBASSY DONATES BALLS TO BFA

May 15, 2023

The German Embassy in Botswana donated 20 soccer balls to the Botswana Football Association (BFA).

The handover ceremony took place on May 15, 2023 at the Lekidi Football Centre. The ambassador Her Excellency Mrs. Margit Hellwig – Botte was present at the ceremony with BFA CEO Mr. Mfolo Mfolo, the BFA Technical Director (TD) Mr. Tshepo Mphukuthi, BFA referees manager Mr Phodiso Rasetsoga and The regional coordinator also the private secretary to the BFA president Mr. Spencer Mmui among others.

Speaking during the handover ceremony, Mr. Mfolo who received the donation expressed his gratitude towards the donation and hope this friendship in the field of sport will further strengthen and create more cooperation opportunities between the German embassy and the association.

“We want to give these balls as donations to BFA for the youth, for young people at marginalized areas of the country where there is less development”, said Hellwig – Botte

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