Oabile Tariq Babitseng elected unopposed as new COSAFA president

Botswana Football Association (BFA) President Oabile Tariq Babitseng has been elected unopposed as the new President of the Council of Southern Africa Football Associations (COSAFA), marking a significant leadership transition in regional football governance.

The development confirms Babitseng’s rising influence in African football administration and reflects what stakeholders describe as a strong vote of confidence in his leadership credentials.

His unopposed election underscores broad consensus among member associations, positioning him to steer COSAFA at a time when the regional body continues to expand its footprint in competitions, youth development, and women’s football.

Messages of support have already begun to circulate within football circles, with well-wishers praising the Botswana FA chief for his commitment to the growth of the game.

Many have expressed optimism that his tenure will bring renewed focus on development pathways and stronger regional cooperation.

Babitseng now assumes the responsibility of guiding COSAFA through a crucial period, with expectations high for enhanced competitiveness and administrative progress across Southern African football.

He takes over leadership duties with widespread goodwill and calls for success as he embarks on his new role at the helm of one of Africa’s most active regional football bodies.