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The Four Nations tournament, dubbed 'Kings of the South', takes place at the Obed Itani Chilume Stadium from March 28 to 31, which is the first FIFA date of the year.Botswana will host Malawi, Zambia, and Zimbabwe, and the three nations have...

Geopolitical tensions are threatening to overshadow preparations for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup, as global conflicts are increasingly taking away attention from the world’s most popular sporting event.The tournament, scheduled to be hosted...

With the National Stadium closed for renovations, the Lobatse Sports Complex used sparingly and the Molepolole Sports Complex slowly turning into a white elephant, the GU Stadium has been left to bear the brunt. On average, the venue hosts three...

Yet as the countdown to this historic global event continues, there is a growing sense that more must be done to build atmosphere. The World Relays, scheduled for May 2 to 3 at the National Stadium will bring some of the world’s finest athletes to...

But in a dramatic shift in fortunes, Malete was chosen as one of seven coaches who will travel to England, where they will be attached to Manchester United, a dream move for any coach.Malete is employed by the BFA as a youth development officer and...

Simba Bhora, a team that has already used Obed Itani Chilume as its homeground during last season's CAF Champions League, were the first to arrive as they fine-tune for Zimbabwe's Premier League season, which starts in March.They are led by...

Masalela was disqualified, for what was termed improper conduct after he raised his hand in a gun-like gesture directed at his nearest opponent. The move to disqualify him raises difficult questions about consistency in officiating. Masalela is one...

Mfolo will leave the association he joined in 2017 after opting against renewing his contract.BFA president, Tariq Babitseng, said the process to replace the departing CEO will begin after the association’s executive committee meets to decide on...

Babitseng came to power in 2024 and has largely kept lieutenants who served under former president, Maclean Letshwiti. However, insiders say the revolving door is about to record an upsurge in the outgoings as some prominent figures are tipped to...

Malete, employed as a BFA development officer, in a parting message, acknowledged former BFA president Maclean Letshwiti and appeared to ignore the current leadership.It was under Letshwiti's reign that Malete was elevated to the position of...

Malete was expected to take charge of the Mares at the upcoming COSAFA tournament, but has now been relieved off his duties. Letshwiti gave Malete his big break in 2023 when the former BFA leader appointed him the Mares coach. In a Facebook post on...

It hasn't happened quite often since 2019 when the then sports minister, Tshekedi Khama forced chairperson, Solly Reikeletseng to quit. Kelebeng 'fired' the board citing failure to align with his vision. The action, while dramatic,...

The deadline to submit bids was February 1, with the CAF executive committee due to meet in Tanzania tomorrow, where the issue is expected to be on the agenda.Botswana authorities are yet to come out in the open regarding the status of the bid, with...

First seconded from the Ministry of Higher Education on a two-year deal, he survived the usual turbulence that has characterised the highly political environment at BFA.Obituaries of most chief executives are usually written well before the ink has...

The pain ran across the fans’ faces and was evident on the players too, but for coach Daniel ‘Chico’ Nare, the result summed up the situation within the Notwane camp.A cancer that has penetrated local clubs with gay abandon, Notwane are in the...