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Boitumelo Khutsafalo
  • Gov't turns down request to fund Zebras coach’s salary

    The association on Friday confirmed the appointment of Frenchman, Didier Gomes da Rosa as the new Zebras gaffer, replacing Mogomotsi ‘Teenage’ Mpote who was shown the door recently.Letshwiti told journalists at a press briefing on Friday that the...

  • Results will come – Chiefs spokesperson

    Magosi started the Debswana First Division South league on a rough patch, collecting only one point in their first three round of matches. While the supporters were still trying to deal with the poor results on the field early in the season, they...

  • New Zebras coach ready for the challenge

    The French tactician takes over from local gaffer, Mogomotsi 'Teenage' Mpote, who was shown the door recently by the Botswana Football Association (BFA). Speaking today at his introduction, da Rosa said he has watched the national team’s...

  • Chiefs, Fighters chase first wins

    The fixture comes in the wake of a shock 1-0 defeat Magosi suffered to Black Forest last weekend. The first two weeks into the new season have not been what Magosi supporters were looking for. They started their campaign against newcomers, Desert...

  • Thrilling Notwane, Hawks encounter ends in draw

    The two sides struggled to create any clear-cut chances in the first 15 minutes, probably still trying to adapt to the scorching heat and bumpy pitch, but later upped the tempo after the first goal of the match.The first real chance of the match came...

  • Low turnout at GU special general meeting

    The meeting discussed a wide range of issues including the introduction of the membership funeral scheme through its partnership with Bank Gaborone. The gathering only attracted a few supporters including some branch leaders although it was open to...

  • Pitch invaders spoil Zebras' win

    The two sides had played to a 1-1 draw in normal time and Zebras secured a victory in the penalty shootout. The youngster was given huge responsibility of taking the last penalty and confidently sent the Zimbabwean goalkeeper the wrong way. Overall...

  • Galaxy hands Batswana Independence gift

    The two sides had played to a 1-1 aggregate score and the local side prevailed in the penalty shootout. The game was played in South Africa. In the shootout, Galaxy managed to score all the five penalties while Pirates missed one.They have now...

  • Gunners to develop own clothing brand

    The Peleng giants this week announced the signing of Pako Obakeng, Oratile Mhaladi, Thapelo Legae, Onkokame Koontse, Boyo Lechaena, and Gape Thibedi.Interestingly, all the players appeared on the club’s social media page donning the All Kasi kit,...

  • Chiefs, Gunners reunion scheduled for November

    Last season’s Premier League sides, Extension Gunners and Prisons XI, will start their campaign in the lower division, on the road. Gunners open their season with a tricky encounter against URI Black Forest in Mmankgodi while Prisons XI travel to...

  • Mafifatshwana festival returns

    The event dubbed, Mafifatshwana Cultural Festival was last held in 2018 before COVID-19 struck, disrupting several activities across the world.It returns this year with a line-up of celebrated contemporary traditional groups expected to entertain the...

  • Babitseng eyes BFA presidency

    Babitseng has said he is worried about the way local football has regressed and is making himself available for the position of the BFA president. “Football has regressed over the last 10 years.We judge this by the performances of the national...

  • Players Union allays fears over short-term contracts

    This comes after some football commentators raised concern about an emerging trend where certain players prefer signing one-year contracts instead of long-term commitments.There has been a debate as to whether it is a good or bad move for both the...

  • GU are Orange FA Cup kings

    The Reds beat Orapa United 1-0 in an entertaining final played at the National Stadium. A last minute goal from striker, Thatayaone Kgamanyane was enough to hand the title to the team after surviving a scare from Orapa United’s endless attacks...

  • Motsepe calls for improved financial investment

    The congress was initially scheduled to take place in 2020 but had to be postponed due to COVID-19. It is the first time Botswana has hosted the congress through the local structure, Footballers Union of Botswana (FUB). Motsepe said one of the best...

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