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Mqondisi Dube
  • Ntungamili’s exploits do not seek recognition, they deserve it

    But on the eve of the country's 60th independence anniversary, Raguin has delivered the biblical Moses moment. Botswana has often expressed pride in sporting achievement, yet recognition for pioneers in less celebrated disciplines remains...

  • Raguin’s Australian Open debut signals arrival on big stage

    The moment has finally arrived, and Raguin is down under in Melbourne, where he is rubbing shoulders with tennis' elite players who have gathered for the season-opening Australian Open. Raguin's presence in Melbourne is not ordinary. The...

  • Why keep 2028 AFCON bid a secret or did SA jump the gun?

    The proposed bid, led by South Africa, aims to bring Africa’s premier football tournament back to the region, tapping into the deep passion and commercial potential of the sport.South Africa’s Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie,...

  • Broke clubs to fund broke BFL

    Whilst it was viewed as a passing phase, it has turned out to be the tip of the iceberg as the BFL has returned to the equally struggling clubs for financial salvation. This week, the BFL announced a decision to deduct 10% of funds from gate takings...

  • We won't bow to public pressure-BFA

    There were concerns over the local team's preparations in the build-up to the tournament held in Morocco, and the gaps were evident as the Zebras struggled to leave a mark.Botswana became the first team to head home after three straight defeats,...

  • 'Pointless' AFCON campaign requires raw, unfiltered review

    It was more of the same as a rudderless Zebras surrendered against heavyweights, Senegal and the Democratic Republic of Congo.There were hopes of at least the nation's first point in their final group stage match against Benin, but that too,...

  • Sekgororoane, the latest victim of a poisoned chalice

    In Botswana’s football landscape, the role of Botswana Football League (BFL) CEO was once seen as a prestigious leadership position, an opportunity to shape the future of the country’s most popular sport. Yet in recent years, what should be a...

  • Zebras to camp in Tunisia ahead of AFCON finals

    Coach Morena Ramoreboli will name his final squad on Sunday evening during a send-off dinner organised for the team.The Zebras have not played a competitive match since a 2-2 draw against Guinea on October 14 in a dead rubber World Cup qualifier.The...

  • We have picked a balanced squad—Ramoreboli

    Zebras coach, Morena Ramoreboli, named his squad on Tuesday that represents a mix of youth and experience, but also features surprise omissions.Richards Bay defender, Benson Kitso Mangolo, Gaborone United attacking midfielder, Mpho Kgaswane and...

  • Mangolo, Setsile, Kgaswane miss Morocco flight

    Zebras coach, Morena Ramoreboli, on Tuesday announced his final squad but the talented trio could only make the reserve list.Kgaswane's talent is undoubted, but he has never made the Zebras shirt his own, whilst Mangolo enjoyed a run in the team...

  • After the storm BFA, All Kasi's romance heads to Morocco

    In under a month, All Kasi will again be right in the eyes and faces of millions of television viewers across Africa as the local clothing brand takes its rightful place amongst the official 24 kit suppliers at the Africa Cup of Nations finals.The...

  • Latest move raises doubts over Zebras' readiness

    The first major event was supposed to be the announcement of the final squad on Monday (yesterday), but that did not happen.The BFA indicated that the announcement has been postponed due to the passing of national executive committee member, Keleeme...

  • Amidst criticism, BFA launches Zebras campaign

    The Zebras fly out to Morocco to join 23 other nations for the 2025 edition, where they are paired against Senegal, Benin and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).However, there have been concerns that the team is under-prepared for the first game...

  • BAA committee: The prophet without honour in his hometown

    According to the world governing body, the award recognises a Member Federation that has distinguished itself in its accomplishments throughout the year, and as a result, positively contributed to the growth and the profile of the sport.In a...

  • Why 55 players on the eve of the AFCON finals?

    How do you have a preliminary squad just weeks before a tournament of the Africa Cup of Nations' magnitude.Coach Morena Ramoreboli and his technical team should have resisted the temptation of releasing a long list, which made them central...

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