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BFA Signs A Deal With British Council

Jan 18, 2017

Botswana Football Association (BFA) President Maclean Letshwiti signed a memorandum of agreement with the British Council yesterday in Lekidi Football Centre.

BFA have been magnificently benefiting from the British Council and the new deal will BFA continuing to benefit premier skills programs from the council. Premier skills is a collaborative project between the British Council and the English Premier League. It was firstly introduced in Botswana on 2009.

Giving out her speech, the British Council representative Nobantu Kalake stated that they are delighted to renew their mandate to continue partnership with BFA, “ most of you are no strangers to the British council premier skills program but I am however aware that not enough was done to effectively tell the story of what this program is all about,” Kalake stated.

Kalake went on to plead with BFA to take advantage of the partnership as it can help improve the standard of football in Botswana. Moreover she urged BFA to think out of the box and see how best the program can benefit the community. She said ever since the introduction they have been able to produce more 300-community coaches. Kalake said it is their aim to reach different parts of the country in ensuring that there is a footprint of premier skills program all over Botswana.

Having his say, Letshwiti did not hesitate to share his delightful emotions pertaining the sponsorship saying, “its an honor for BFA to work with British Council,” He said through the partnership Botswana can be able to play in top class competitions like AFCON and the World Cup. Letshwiti stated that Botswana is not present in such competitions because vigorous development programs are not on place.

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CAF C coaching course for coaches in women’s football officially began today, marking the first day of a week-long training program that will run until April 14, 2025, at the Lekidi Football Centre.

Aimed at enhancing the skills of coaches in women’s football, the course has attracted 30 participants from various regions across the country, including areas such as Nhabe, Tsabong, Hukuntsi, Central, and the FRAFA regions. Notably, two of the participants come from the national team: current Mares midfielder Golebaone Selebatso and former Mares defender Lebogang Setereke.

The course, designed to provide in-depth coaching knowledge and technical expertise, is led by experienced instructor Sepheko Motlhagodi. The course is being coordinated by the BFA Women’s Football Development and Grassroots Instructor Ms. Barobi Nwako, ensuring that participants receive top-notch training throughout the program.

The CAF C coaching course aims to empower and upskill local coaches to help elevate women’s football in Botswana, with a special focus on developing the next generation of talent in the sport. By the end of the course, attendees are expected to have gained the essential tools and insights to further their coaching careers and contribute to the growth of women’s football in Botswana.

As the days progress, the participants will be engaging in various sessions, blending theory and practical work, ensuring a well-rounded learning experience that will benefit both the individuals involved and the football community at large.

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