BDF XI shake up women’s league
Kabelo Boranabi | Friday March 6, 2026 12:07
The Kweneng Regional League champions have opened a seven-point cushion at the summit, sending an early message to the established heavyweights in a competition that many expected to be dominated by Gaborone United Ladies. Despite the early lead, BDF XI head coach, Alfred Moswetsi believes his side still has work to do if they are to maintain their push for a maiden national crown.
“Our attack still needs improvement if we are to challenge seriously for the title,” he admitted as the league edges towards the halfway mark.
While BDF XI have been solid defensively, conceding just once this season, their attack has not matched the ruthless efficiency of their rivals in a league that has seen goals flow freely.
The team has scored 20 goals thus far, averaging just over two per game, a tally dwarfed by Red Roses’ remarkable scoring spree.
Red Roses head coach William ‘Raizor’ Monene, however, remains unfazed by his side’s recent setback against BDF XI.
The result ended Gaborone United Ladies’ remarkable three-season unbeaten run in domestic league football since their promotion from Division Two in the 2022–2023 campaign.
Monene insisted the defeat may have arrived at the perfect moment.
“In life, you need these situations to wake you up and remind you that you are not error-free, and that you must continue working hard. “But we are a team of winners, and we will win all our (remaining) games, and we will win the league. Nothing has changed; we will win this league,' he said.
Monene also pointed to playing conditions as one of the hurdles his side must navigate this season, noting that his team is more accustomed to natural grass at the GU Stadium.
The outspoken coach also called for improvement in refereeing standards after expressing frustration that added time was not extended following an injury during stoppage time in their defeat.
Despite the loss, Red Roses remain the most potent attacking force in the league. They have scored a staggering 75 goals in just five matches with an average of 15 per game, a tally boosted by a historic 42-0 demolition of Gantsi Swallows.
The result matched the long-standing women’s football scoring record set by Prisons XI.
Former national champions Double Action, meanwhile, may quietly hold the strongest hand in the title race.
Currently third on 12 points, Double Action have played fewer games than both BDF XI and Red Roses and could leap to the summit if they win their games in hand.
Their campaign has been built on ruthless efficiency, with four wins from four matches and the only team yet to concede a goal this season.
This weekend, Double Action will be chasing a fifth straight win when they travel to Maletamotse Grounds to face Zodiac Collabo Girls. Log leaders BDF XI face a demanding trip to Lokgwabe Grounds, where they take on El Ports FC, whilst Jwaneng Galaxy host Makgabz City at Galaxy Stadium.
On Sunday, Red Roses will look to return to winning ways when they host bottom-placed Western Zebras at GU Stadium.
Meanwhile, in the Northern Stream, Granada SC face Eyes On The Ball at Segomotse Primary Ground whilst Western Dynamites take on Francistown United at St Daniels Park.
Mafia Vision will host Tsabotlhe FC at Mahalapye Junior Secondary School Grounds. The weekend’s headline clash comes on Sunday when log leaders Orapa United host second-placed Tawana Top Girls in a top-of-the-table showdown at DH Moor Stadium. All the games kick off at 4pm.