Africa-Press – Botswana. BFA vice president, Oabile Babitseng: “Today Botswana proudly exports some of Africa’s most promising female footballers, showcasing our talent on international stages”.
Botswana women’s football is reaching new heights, with its talent now shining across the globe.
At the recent Mares prize-giving ceremony held in recognition of the national team’s exploits in the July tournament, the vice president of Botswana Football Association (BFA), Oabile Babitseng, highlighted the country’s rapid progress and ambitious plans for the future.
“The proof of Botswana’s women football growth extends far beyond borders,” he stated. “Today Botswana proudly exports some of Africa’s most promising female footballers, showcasing our talent on international stages.”
Worldwide
Indeed, Botswana’s rising football stars are making a mark worldwide.
Sedilame Boseja and Refilwe Tholakele continue to shine at Mamelodi Sundowns in South Africa while Keitumetse “Ben 10” Dithebe and Lone Gaofetoge are creating waves in Turkey.
Lesego Moeng represents Botswana at TS Galaxy Queens in South Africa while Boitumelo Gammu plays for FC Ongos in Namibia.
The list stretches even further. “Across the oceans,” Masego Nfandiso is excelling at Bryant & Stratton College in the USA, Esalenna Galekhutle is growing at William Carey Soccer, and Thuto Ramafifi continues to represent us proudly in college football abroad,” Babitseng noted.
October for women’s league
Other standouts include Tlamelo “Oso” Rametlae at Janesboro FC in Ireland and Bame Mokibe at Alcorn State University in the USA.
“These players are Botswana’s ambassadors,” said Babitseng. “They prove that our football development structures are working and inspire the next generation of young girls to dream, to play, and to believe that the world is within reach.”
The BFA took the opportunity to announce that Botswana will officially launch the Women’s First Division League in October.
“This is not just a league; it is the foundation of a sustainable talent pipeline,” Babitseng said. “It ensures that every girl with potential has the opportunity to play, compete and grow.”
FIFA’s five
The BFA’s vision aligns with FIFA’s Women’s Football Strategy that is built on five pillars: developing the game, showcasing its value, commercialising it, empowering women to lead, and educating the next generation.
“With that in mind,” Babitseng affirmed, “we will invest in high-performance programmes, strengthen our technical structures, and forge international partnerships.”
He also applauded the Mares’ technical team, led by Coach Gaolethoo Nkutlwisang Malete and HoD Mr Bahakgametse. “You have shown what is possible when passion meets professionalism,” Babitseng said.
To potential partners and supporters, he made a clear call: “The train is moving, and we want you to be part of it.”
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