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BFA holds a successful youth league

After successfully starting the national youth league in November 2016 the BFA held the inter regional finals over the Easter holidays . The 17 regional structures of the BFA had selected regional squads in the under 13,15 and 17 to represent them, the selected players came from the football association youth league structure with over 1800 kids taking part at the inter regionals.

Each age category had two team from player playing in the tournament. The inter regional finals where are used to select the shadow block teams which will in the coming weekend compete at the inter block finals where a shadow national team will be selected for the age categories 13, 15 and17

BFA CEO Okeditse Malesu said even though the where challenges the inter regional finals were a success as the program went on with few incidents, and that has given him and his staff experience in knowing the challenge of organising such games. Malesu highlighted that this project has no room for failure and that the staff at BFA will do all in their power to make a successful youth system He said the youth structure has to be taken seriously as it is an excellent feeding system to the senior teams.

The newly appointed CEO said they are going to start preparing for the next step which will be the block finals to be staged in Gaborone from 28 April to 1 May

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HONORING THE MARES-PRIZE MONEY AWARD CEREMONY

The just-ended Prize Money Award Ceremony at Lekidi Football Centre was a colorful and memorable occasion, marked by a strong spirit of celebration and pride. The Mares turned up in style, honoring the event with their presence, while the vibrant theme of African attire added flair and elegance to the gathering.

At the top of the distinguished guest list was the Assistant Minister of Health, Hon. Lawrence Ookeditse, who graced the occasion in support of women’s football. He was joined by the Deputy Permanent Secretary for Ministry of Sport & Arts, Ms. Boineelo Hardy, BNSC Chairman, Mr. Marumo Morule, leadership of the Botswana Football Association, led by the President, Mr. Oabile Thona Babitseng, together with members of his National Executive Committee, the BFA CEO, Mr. Mfolo E. Mfolo, and representatives from the Association’s different wings and structures.

Also present was The Mares title sponsor, First National Bank Botswana represented by Communications & PR Manager, Ms. Boga Chilinde Masebu, the team Head of Delegation, Mr. Keleeme Bahakgametse, Head Coach of the Mares, Mr. Alex Basimanebotlhe Malete and his team.

The event further drew the participation of the media fraternity, football administrators, and key stakeholders across sport and business, all coming together to celebrate the success and progress of the Mares.

The team was honoured with $75 000.00 from Confederation of African Football, P100 000.00 from Orange, P30 000.00 from Zambezi Motors and P15 000.00 from Concorde. Each player walked away with a total of P33 000.00 and technical team members walked away with P15 000.00 each. The BFA President also appreciated Lucara Botswana for supporting the teams preparations with P900 000.00.

 

The gathering not only honoured the team’s achievements but also reflected the unity and collective commitment of partners, supporters, and leaders who continue to drive the growth of women’s football in Botswana. It was a day filled with joy, pride, and inspiration, a true testament to the beautiful game’s power to bring people together.

With O3 Beverages FNB Botswana Lucara Botswana Botswana National Sport Commission Orange Zambezi Motors BW

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