Rebatenne, Samuel ride Super League form into Angola
Kabelo Boranabi | Monday September 22, 2025 06:00
Rebatenne has been untouchable since the league 'served off' a fortnight ago, chalking up four wins in four matches to amass eight points and take an early lead.
The paddler, who is ranked the country’s number one in the women’s game, has underlined why she remains Botswana’s standard-bearer early days of the Super League.
Chasing her in second place is the seventh-ranked Sibongile Six with six points from two wins and two losses.
They are trailed by eighth-ranked Constance Kuswani, who sits on third position with five points after winning two of her three games.
In the men’s section, it is the eighth-ranked Samuel who has stunned the field by grabbing the early lead with six points from two wins and two losses.
He is level with second-placed, seventh-ranked Moatlhodi Bakwadi, whilst sixth-ranked Tiro Lesomo holds third spot with five points and is level with number one-ranked Bakang Maloka, who is placed fourth.
Round three of Super League continues at the Babusi Hall this weekend.
Meanwhile, Rebatenne and Samuel have set off for Luanda, where they will compete at the prestigious tournament that started yesterday and ends tomorrow (Saturday).
Accompanied by BTTA Vice President – Technical, Kabo Mosarwe who doubles as head coach, the pair will test themselves against some of Africa’s finest paddlers.
BTTA president, Kudzanani Motswagole, believes such opportunities are crucial in building confidence and bridging the gap with continental rivals.
With the association’s ultimate vision of qualifying athletes for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games, every international competition counts.