Development

Re Ba Bona Ha Grassroots Programme Extends To Serowe

Jun 27, 2023

SEROWE: Botswana Football Association (BFA) joined hands with the Botswana National Sport Commission (BNSC) and the Debswana Diamond Company this past weekend to launch another football grassroots development centre (Re Ba Bona Ha Centre) in Serowe.

The program is targeting children between 6 to 11 years of age both boys and girls. These grassroots football programs are designed to unearth grassroots talent and inspire the next generation of young athletes and provide children from across the country with the opportunities to play football at no cost.

The program has nine centres across the country that include Francistown, Jwaneng , lobatse ,Serowe , Molepolole , Maun, Selibe Philwe and two centers in Gaborone at City polar Academy and Lekidi Football Centre.

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Botswana U-20 Team Receives Anti-Doping Workshop Ahead Of COSAFA Qualifiers

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.