Coaches face uncertain future as BFA raises bar :: Mmegi Online

Several Botswana Premier League coaches could face an uncertain future after the Botswana Football Association (BFA) introduced stricter coaching qualification requirements ahead of the 2026-2027 season, potentially triggering a shake-up on the touchline.

The new requirements, contained in BFA Circular No. 30 of 2026, released to clubs last week, require local Premier League head coaches to possess a minimum of CAF A Licence. On the other hand, it stipulates thatt foreign coaches must hold CAF Pro Licences as part of the club licensing process. The move marks a significant departure from the BFA's 2023 Club Licencing Regulations, which required local Premier League head coaches to hold a minimum CAF B Licence and foreign coaches a CAF A Licence.

The changes have raised questions about their impact on coaches currently employed by clubs, particularly given the timing of the implementation.

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Coaches face uncertain future as BFA raises bar

Several Botswana Premier League coaches could face an uncertain future after the Botswana Football Association (BFA) introduced stricter coaching qualification requirements ahead of the 2026-2027 season, potentially triggering a shake-up on the touchline.

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