4 hours agoBFA tightens grip on FIFA funding

For years, football development in Botswana has been measured primarily by what unfolds on the pitch; trophies lifted, players nurtured, and national teams’ performances. Yet, the Botswana Football Association (BFA) is shifting the focus beyond the stadium lights to the less visible but crucial arena of governance, planning, and financial stewardship. It is here, in the offices behind the scenes, that the future of the sport is truly shaped.

This initiative arrives at a time when football governing bodies worldwide face mounting pressure to prove transparency and ensure that development funds translate into tangible benefits for communities, players, and the broader football ecosystem. Every pula received through FIFA Forward, Babitseng reminded, carries the weight of responsibility to deliver measurable outcomes for Botswana football. “Our responsibility is to ensure that every project is properly planned, implemented and monitored so that it delivers lasting benefits to the football community.

Good governance, accountability and transparency must remain at the centre of everything we do,” he said. Guided by FIFA technical experts, delegates explored internationally recognized project management principles, highlighting the critical importance of thorough planning, ongoing evaluation, and rigorous compliance with funding rules.