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Botswana Football Association (BFA) through its technical department (Referees Department) held an Advanced Referees Course closing ceremony. The course commenced on the 12th September and ended today (16 September 2022).
 
The course was specifically staged for first division and elite league match officials from the Northern part of the country . A total of 45 participants with 2 women among them attended the course.
 
According to the BFA referees manager Mr. Phodiso Jonty Rasetsoga, one of the main objectives of the training course was to shed light and share the new amendments that have been introduced by CAF and FIFA.
He further added that they previously held a similar course for the southern region match officials in preparation for the start of the new season.
 
β€œThere are key areas that we focused on being the practical, technical and physical aspects as well as the medical areas”, Rasetsoga said.
One of the course participants, CAF and FIFA referee Mr. Joshua Bondo appreciated the importance of this course as it aimed to teach the new laws introduced by the football governing bodies as well as to prepare for the upcoming new season.
Giving his closing remarks BFA Chief Executive Officer, Mr Mfolo Mfolo encouraged the participants to ensure they implement what they have learnt from this course.

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BFA GENERAL SECRETARY & TECHNICAL DIRECTOR REPRESENT BOTSWANA AT FIFA TECHNICAL LEADERSHIP WORKSHOP IN TANZANIA

The Botswana Football Association (BFA) is proud to announce that General Secretary Mr. Mfolo E. Mfolo and Technical Director Mr. Kaelo Kaelo are currently representing Botswana at the FIFA Technical Leadership Introductory Workshop, taking place in Tanzania from 11–15 August 2025.

This prestigious workshop, which also included an online preparatory meeting on 22 July 2025, brings together General Secretaries and Technical Directors from selected African Member Associations, including Algeria, Botswana, Cabo Verde, CΓ΄te d’Ivoire, Egypt, Ethiopia, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Mali, Morocco, Namibia, Rwanda, Somalia, Tunisia, and Zimbabwe.

Workshop Structure and Focus Areas

The programme is split into two main parts:

  • Part 1: Technical Directors collaborate in peer groups, exploring their roles, responsibilities, and the extensive support services provided by FIFA.

  • Part 2: General Secretaries join the sessions to strengthen leadership collaboration and enhance communication for effective football development within their respective Member Associations.

Key Objectives of the Workshop

  • Define the Technical Director’s role and priorities within a Member Association.

  • Strengthen collaborative relationships between Technical Directors and General Secretaries.

  • Improve communication with internal and external stakeholders.

  • Gain deeper insight into FIFA’s Global Football Development structure and programmes.

  • Explore strategies for funding, interdepartmental collaboration, and effective leadership.

This important engagement reinforces Botswana’s commitment to football excellence and ensures that the nation remains at the forefront of technical and administrative development in African football.

The BFA extends its best wishes to Mr. Mfolo and Mr. Kaelo as they proudly carry the national flag in Tanzania. They are expected to return to Botswana on Saturday, 16 August 2025.

In the interim, Mr. Kago Mosinyi will serve as Acting BFA Chief Executive Officer to ensure smooth leadership continuity.

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