Appointments will not silence BAA critics
Calistus Kolantsho | Monday January 26, 2026 06:00
One of those who spearheaded the motion of no confidence, Keabetswe Friday, has been appointed team manager for the team that will compete at the Confederation of African Athletics (CAA) to be held in May in Ghana.
He will be assisted by Queen Marape, whilst the head coach is Meleko Ndolo, with Kemiso Manyepedza and Abednico Sechaba coming in as his assistants.
However, Friday told MmegiSport that his appointment will not silence him.
“I have served my country, I have been to many trips, and I cannot be muted by this. I am just waiting for the next BAA meeting to continue where I left off. You know, every day, every moment, many issues emerge that make the motion of no confidence against the board,” he said.
Friday said even the members who have been quiet are now ready to support the motion of no confidence.
Another outspoken official, Moshe Gochela, has been appointed World Athletics Relays Gaborone 26 team manager. The assistant team managers are Thabo Giddie and Mmoni Molokwe.
BAA acting president, Oabona Theetso, said the appointment of the officials was based on their experience, suggesting it had nothing to do with silencing them.
One of the most decorated athletics coaches, Mogomotsi Otsetswe, will lead the World Athletics Relays team. His assistants are Kebonyemodisa ‘Dose’ Mosimanyane, Chilume Ntshwarang and Justice Dipeba. Fino Diseko is the manager for the Southern African Confederation of Athletics (SACA) Under 18/20 team and will be assisted by Dineo Basitang. The head coach is Kefentse Monare, with Malebogo Mogano as the assistant.
Meanwhile, BAA has announced a provisional list of athletes for the World Athletics Relays, set for May 2 and 3 at the National Stadium, Gaborone.
The squad comprises 41 athletes, 21 women and 20 men. The selection was based on rankings in the 100m and 400m events from the 2025 season. The team will report for camp on February 1.
World Relays Provisional list:
Women 100m: Tsaone Sebele, Oarabile Tshosa, Sethunya Majama, Katlego Kaisara, Winnie Sarefo, Same Mhutsiwa, Loungo Matlhaku, Lone Madzimule, Kesego Kgari, Lame Kewamodimo and Khumo Gaonakala.
Men 100m: Letsile Tebogo, Stephen Abosi, Jayson Mandoze, Larona Mayana, Godiraone Lobatlamang, Calvin Omphile, Stensolo Sibanda, Wazha Matakule, Thuto Masasa, and Botlhe Gaolatlhe.
Women 400m: Obakeng Kamberuka, Galefele Moroko, Golekanye Chikani, Naledi Monthe, Kennekae Batisani, Thomphang Basele, Motlatsi Rante, Rose Ditihalo, Gaolape Senyama, and Lebitso Mokorofi.
Men 400m: Busang Collen Kebinatshipi, Bayapo Ndori, Lee Bhekempile Eppie, Justice Oratile, Leungo Scotch, Kabo Rankgwe, Victor Ntweng, Tumo Van Wyk, Ernest Kumevu, and Thabang Monnathipa.