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20 Elite Coaches Complete CAF A Coaching Diploma Course

Aug 15, 2023

A total of 20 coaches received the Confederation of African Football (CAF) coaching diploma license on Friday, August 11, 2023, after completing the year-long coaching course organized by the Botswana Football Association (BFA) in collaboration with Jwaneng Mine.

The course started on April 2022 in Jwaneng and was led by coach educator and FIFA regional technical Consultant Mr. Serame Lotsoaka.

This was the first CAF A coaching diploma course held in Botswana. The course Participants included former national players Michael Mogaladi, Oris Boyo Radipotsane, Nelson Setshwane, and Raizor Tsatsilebe.

Among those present at the graduation ceremony, were Botswana Football Association President Mr. Maclean C. Letshwit, NEC/Technical, Youth and Development Committee Chairman Tebogo Tico Kamati, Jwaneng Mine General Manager Mr. Koolatotse Koolatotse, Mr. Vincent Mafuta also the BFA Competitions Department committee chairperson.

In his speech during the ceremony, BFA President Mr. Letshwiti urged the graduates to go outside when they leave here and prove the difference.

He also stressed the importance of nurturing and developing players, especially at the grassroots level, with the goal of bringing them to the top of the world.

Giving his Keynote address Jwaneng Mine General Manger Mr. Koolatotse has challenged the recent CAF A coaching course graduates to use the knowledge acquired to make impact in Botswana football.

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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.