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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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The Botswana U-20 men’s national football team, currently in training camp at the Lekidi Football Centre, welcomed a crucial visit from anti-doping officials this afternoon. The session, organized by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), aimed to educate the young athletes about anti-doping regulations and ensure fair play in sports.

As the team gears up for the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations – COSAFA Qualifiers 2024, the workshop served as an essential part of their preparation. Botswana will face Eswatini, Mozambique, and Zimbabwe in Group A of the tournament. The anti-doping session emphasized the importance of maintaining integrity and adhering to regulations, reinforcing the team’s commitment to clean competition.

This initiative underscores the importance of education in safeguarding the principles of fair play as the team prepares for the upcoming challenges.