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BFA and FUB sign MOU

The BFA recognises FUB as the sole body representing the employment interests of professional footballers. BFA and FUB are committed to respecting all internationally recognized human rights, including as they apply to professional football. The BFA and FUB reaffirm their commitment to their ongoing relationship and have a common desire to evolve their current relationship to a new level of constructive collaboration.

At the BFA we commit to:

  • Provide, on an ongoing basis, information to FUB relevant to its role as the sole body representing the employment interests of professional footballers at a national level.
  • Engage with FUB prior to implementing any changes that may affect professional players’ employment conditions.
  • Work with FUB with the objective of further enhancing the union’s capacity to effectively service and represent professional footballers in accordance with this Agreement.
  • Ensure that the views of professional players are represented in the decision-making process of football.
  • Safeguard the balanced evolution of national team and club football globally in accordance with the principles of solidarity and sporting integrity of competition.

As a specific matter, the BFA and FUB agree to work on joint initiatives to achieve the objectives including, but not limited to;

  • Full implementation of the club Licensing
  • Establishment of Dispute Resolution Chambers
  • Introduction of minimum contract requirements at the national level.
  • Continued review of the BFA Play Rules and regulations (all the above have the achieved )

Lastly, a package of measures for professional football and to ensure that what is agreed at a global level is implemented at national level.

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The Mares Display Heart In Tri Nations Challenge

Botswana’s senior women’s national football team recently concluded their campaign in the prestigious Three Nations Challenge, hosted by South Africa from 28 May to 3 June at the Lucas Moripe Stadium. The series saw spirited competition between Botswana, South Africa, and Zambia, as teams continued their preparations for the upcoming Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) qualifiers.

 

Despite narrowly missing out on the top prize, Botswana showed immense character and growth throughout the tournament. The Mares kicked off their campaign with a thrilling encounter against the African champions South Africa, narrowly going down 3-2 in a tightly contested match. The team bounced back with a determined performance against Zambia, securing a 1-1 draw and demonstrating resilience and tactical discipline.

 

 

Final Tournament Results:

South Africa 3–2 Botswana

Botswana 1–1 Zambia

South Africa 2–0 Zambia

 

South Africa’s Banyana Banyana were ultimately crowned champions of the series, winning both of their matches to take the top spot. The tournament offered valuable game time and experience for all participating nations, and Botswana’s technical team, led by Head Coach Alex Malete, will take key insights from these fixtures as they refine the squad for the crucial WAFCON fianals.

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