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BFA Strengthens Global Footprint as Dr. Tlhabano-David Heads To FIFA Safeguarding Summit In London

May 19, 2025

The Botswana Football Association (BFA) is proud to announce that Dr. Kagiso Tlhabano-David, a distinguished Sports Psychologist and a valued member of the BFA Safeguarding Advisory Committee, has been selected to participate in the FIFA Guardians Safeguarding Residential Workshop scheduled to take place in London from 19–22 May 2025.

This prestigious workshop, organised by FIFA, brings together safeguarding officers and experts from FIFA Member Associations (MAs) across the globe. It provides a unique platform for participants to engage in high-level discussions, hands-on training, and peer learning, all aimed at reinforcing global safeguarding frameworks in football.

Dr. Tlhabano-David’s selection is a reflection of the BFA’s steadfast commitment to promoting the safety, dignity, and wellbeing of everyone involved in the game, particularly children, young people, and vulnerable adults. Her participation underscores the Association’s proactive efforts to align with international safeguarding standards and continually enhance its institutional capacity.

During the workshop, Dr. Tlhabano-David will gain advanced knowledge on effective safeguarding strategies and have the opportunity to highlight Botswana’s progress and initiatives in creating safer football environments. Her presence will also allow the BFA to engage in valuable networking and knowledge exchange, fostering partnerships that can contribute to the growth of safeguarding efforts at both local and continental levels.

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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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