Kago Mosinyi, who has been serving in various structures, was catapulted to the newly established position of Botswana Football Association's (BFA) chief operations officer (COO). It has been almost two decades for Mosinyi to serve the game in various capacities in the lower rungs, but his time has come. The historic appointment was confirmed a fortnight ago as Mosinyi etched his name in the association's 55-year history as the first ever BFA COO. The position is viewed as key in transforming local football under BFA president, Tariq Babitseng's administration. "I am deeply honoured and humbled to be entrusted with this role. Being the first COO of the BFA is not just a milestone for me personally but also a testament to the association's commitment to professionalising its operations. I see this as a call to serve football in Botswana at a higher level, and I am ready for the challenge," he said.
Mosinyi began his football administration journey in 2003 when he founded and ran an amateur football club, The Crowns Football Club. He told MmegiSport this week that the idea behind the formation of The Crowns FC was to create a platform for young talent to thrive and over the years they have built a system that nurtures players from the age of 13 until they become elite athletes. "It was at The Crowns that I truly learned the art of football administration; building a development side, managing players, and creating opportunities for growth," he said. Mosinyi is a well-traversed business administrator with the majority of his experience in the mobile and telecommunications industry. He has vast experience in operations management roles as he has held the position of head of operations at Nokia Cellphone Warehouse for BlackBerry mobile phones, and later as Reverse Logistics Manager for Samsung's 3G Mobile. "These roles sharpened my strategic and operational management skills," he said.
Mosinyi also ventured into entrepreneurship with Whitewash, showcasing his knack for innovative leadership. For his role at Lekidi Football Centre and the most high profile of his career, Mosinyi said he is tasked with ensuring the efficient functioning of the BFA's day-to-day operations. "It is about aligning resources, processes, and people to achieve our strategic objectives. From grassroots development to elite football, my responsibility is to make sure all the moving parts work seamlessly to elevate Botswana football. My work with The Crowns and later with the Gaborone City Region Football Association taught me the importance of structured pathways for players, gender inclusivity, and capacity-building for coaches, and administrators. At the regional level, I spearheaded reforms that improved competitive balance and streamlined club recruitment processes. These experiences, coupled with my corporate background, have given me a unique perspective on how to merge strategic planning with operational efficiency. This is what I will bring to the BFA," said Mosinyi. However, stepping up from regional football structures to Lekidi Football Centre is not a task without its challenges as per Mosinyi.
He said one of the biggest hurdles he is faced with is to navigate the existing structures and align them with the BFA's broader vision. "Financial sustainability is another challenge, ensuring that football development programmes are adequately funded while maintaining accountability. Lastly, fostering collaboration among stakeholders will be critical to drive success," said Mosinyi.
