15 Jun 2026

 Kgotso ‘Carlos’ Motaung has been re-elected chairperson of the Francistown Football Association (FRAFA) after defeating Molapisi ‘Leps’ Morapedi 77 votes to 27. Two ballots were spoilt.
Motaung’s team also swept all other executive positions: vice chairperson, secretary, vice secretary, treasurer, vice treasurer and two additional member spots.
In his acceptance speech, Motaung said his focus would be on grassroots development and launching the Mayor’s Cup.
He told delegates that he would also roll out the Botswana Football Association (BFA)’s P1 million grassroots programme, which runs from 2026 to 2027.
He praised Morapedi’s contribution to football in Francistown.
He said that while the Molapisi team had lost, it should not stop supporting football, especially since some of its members had been servants of the game for a long time.
Motaung also stressed the significance of unity in the football fraternity, saying FRAFA would echo BFA’s message that leaders must prioritise football development over personal interests.
“It is the unity that FRAFA under my leadership is going to preach until 2030,” he added.
He also appealed to stakeholders to support his team in every way possible as it prepared to launch the Mayor’s Cup.  
His team has Samuel Olefile as vice chairperson, Motshegetsi Simon as secretary and Bontle Gaseitsiwe as treasurer.
Accepting defeat, Morapedi wished Motaung well for the term to 2030 and promised his support.
Morapedi had pitched “Restore and Arise,” promising stabilised leagues in six months, at least one regional sponsor and fully professional leagues backed by sustainable funding model in one or two years.
His focus areas included youth and women’s development, a new sponsorship committee and lobbying councils for facilities.
His team included, Thabo Nyambe as vice chairperson, Danile Nkoketsang as secretary, and Tsholofelo Aaron as treasurer. ENDS