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BFA and Morocco agrees on partnership

Mar 14, 2017

In an effort to develop, exchanges and build greater synergy that contributes to the development of Football Botswana Football Association (BFA) and Morocco Football Association (MFA) has established a partnership agreement between the two federations. Under this Agreement, both Parties intend to work for the development of Football through;

The training of technical and administrative staff as well as referees
The development of sports events programs and training workshops
Mutual support between their sports training centres
Organization of friendly matches
Promoting the development of youth football
Promoting the development of women football

This is in pursuant to ideals and principles of solidarity preached by FIFA and CAF in the development of football worldwide.

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The Mares Drawn In Group B for WAFCON 2024

Botswana’s senior women’s football team, The Mares, will face stiff competition in Group B of the 15th edition of the CAF TotalEnergies Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). The official draw, held on Friday, November 22, 2024, at the Mohammed VI Technical Centre in Salé, Morocco, set the stage for the tournament, which is scheduled to run from July 5 to 26, 2025.

The Mares find themselves in a challenging group alongside African football giants Nigeria, who boast an impressive 11 WAFCON titles and are gunning for their 12th. Completing the group are Tunisia and Algeria, both formidable teams in their own right, promising intense competition.

The draw was part of a ceremony celebrating the growth and vibrancy of African women’s football, with officials emphasizing the tournament’s significance in showcasing the continent’s talent and passion for the sport.