… In an interview, BFA acting chief executive officer, Bathusi Rathari, said the association would continue engaging the team through camps, particularly in the absence of an ongoing women’s league. …
… In an interview, Botswana Football Association (BFA) acting chief executive officer, Bathusi Rathari said they included the women’s national team in the celebrations as it served as a strong demonstration of the association’s commitment to gender sensitivity, while reflecting the …
… Suspended chairman, Moreetsi Kediseng, told MmegiSport that the development emerged during a meeting with acting BFA CEO, Bathusi Rathari, yesterday. …
… ment, medical examinations and logistical arrangements, a last-minute shift felt less like a scheduling adjustment than a financial body blow. “The BFA requested a postponement of FNB Match Week 1 to allow for the conclusion of the COSAFA women’s club qualifiers,” Bathusi Rathari …
… The association has appointed Bathusi Rathari as acting general secretary on a short-term basis while the recruitment process for a permanent secretary gets underway. …
… Strategic push inspired by national team challenges In an interview, BFA National Executive Committee member Bathusi Rathari said the reforms were partly driven by the Zebras’ disappointing performance at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, where the team struggled with an aging rost …
The Botswana Football Association has pledged continued support for the senior women's national football team following their elimination from the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games qualifiers by Tanzania's Twiga Stars with a 7-0 aggregate scoreline. The BFA will continue engaging the team through training camps in the absence of an ongoing women's league, while the team's coach said the squad needs restructuring to create opportunities for younger players.
The Botswana Football Association has pledged continued support for the senior women's national football team following their elimination from the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games qualifiers by Tanzania's Twiga Stars with a 7-0 aggregate scoreline. The BFA will continue engaging the team through training camps in the absence of an ongoing women's league, while the team's coach said the squad needs restructuring to create opportunities for younger players.
Botswana will celebrate its 60th Independence Day at the National Stadium with the men's team (Zebras) playing Mozambique's Mambas at 3pm, followed by the women's team (Mares) facing Namibia at 6pm. The BFA said it included both teams to demonstrate commitment to gender sensitivity and Botswana's inclusive identity.
The suspended Kgatleng Regional Football Association executive committee has challenged the BFA's handling of its arbitration case, after discovering that their Notice of Arbitration lodged on September 4 had not been submitted to the BFA Arbitration Tribunal. The KRFA indicated willingness to cooperate with the interim administrative handover but stressed this should not be seen as admitting allegations or waiving their rights.
Botswana did not submit bid documents before CAF's deadline for a joint 2028 Africa Cup of Nations bid with South Africa and Zimbabwe, citing lack of funds, though football officials said no financial guarantees were required at this stage. The government decided hosting was not a priority, while football authorities view it as a missed opportunity since hosting burden would have been shared among three countries.
Botswana football coach Morena Ramoreboli has resigned to become an assistant to South African head coach Pitso Mosimane, leaving the Zebras just a week before their Africa Cup of Nations qualification campaign begins against Libya and Tunisia.
The 2026/27 FNBB Premiership has been delayed one week from its planned August 28 start date to September 5 due to administrative disputes between the Botswana Football Association and the Botswana Football League, unresolved club licensing requirements, and an international women's tournament being staged in Botswana.
The BFL proposes beginning the FNB Premiership season tomorrow with a Saturday break for the COSAFA CAF Champions League Women's qualifiers, arguing action cannot be delayed as Gaborone United and Jwaneng Galaxy prepare for CAF competitions next week. The BFA requests postponement of Week 1 to allow the Women's COSAFA qualifiers to conclude.
Botswana Football Association has announced administrative and technical changes to strengthen operations, appointing Bathusi Rathari as acting general secretary while a permanent position is recruited, and redeploying technical director Kaelo Kaelo to head of coaching and research. The association aims to ensure key positions are filled by people with appropriate skills and competencies.
The Botswana Football Association has introduced new play regulations effective June 30, 2026, requiring Premier League clubs to field at least three Under-23 and two Under-20 players in every match, with stricter quotas for lower divisions, and imposing disciplinary sanctions for non-compliance.
The Botswana Football Association, led by newly elected COSAFA president Tariq Babitseng, is implementing the BFA Impact Programme, a comprehensive initiative to overhaul governance, funding, and development of football across the nation. The programme introduces a tiered classification system for Regional Football Associations, categorizing them as Tier 1 (high capacity), Tier 2 (emerging), or Tier 3 (development), with tailored development responsibilities for each tier.
The BFA's national executive committee member announced that the foreign player limit will be reduced from five to three, effective in the 2026-2027 FNB Premiership season. This contradicts the BFA's earlier August communication to the BFL stating the change would apply from 2027-2028.
BFA national executive member Bathusi Rathari said the decision to cut foreign players will be implemented next season, but BFL chairperson Sipho Showa called it an error on the BFA's part.