Development

German football expert come to Botswana

Sep 25, 2017

Botswana football association is pleased to officially inform you today that the German football expert Mr. Christoph Rocholl will come to Botswana in order to run a short-term project for the Botswana Football Association, He will conduct a Feasibility study on long-term football development project and assist on coaches development training.

Mr Rocholl will arrive in Gaborone on 02nd October 2017 and will return on the 29th November 2017.

Rocholl is a sports scientist who works for the German Ministry of Foreign Affairs. He has worked in Costa Rica in the 1980’s and helped to develop the youth in general and building academies in particular. He has been credited with the rise of Costa Rica who recently made it into the quarterfinals of the World Cup in Brazil (2014). In 2009, he was tasked with developing grassroots football and coach education in Honduras. This seasoned technical expert has assisted emerging football nations like India in creating development policy’s and plans tailored for their skills, abilities and strengths.

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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

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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.