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Mqondisi Dube
  • 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...

  • We were poor, admits GU coach

    The Red Roses were outplayed for most of the 90 minutes as the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) side maintained their stance on the front foot throughout the game in a 3-0 rout.Mazembe issued early warning signs which went unheeded in the initial...

  • Nico in elite company

    Straight from a bruising battle against relegation last season, Majombolo have made a step-up and are now amongst the title contenders, although it is still early days in the Premiership battle.Nico's ship has never been steady since the closure...

  • BFA should present a clear cut plan for Zebras

    The Lions of Teranga are serious about their intentions, which is why they have not let this FIFA international week pass. They want to utilise every single minute afforded to the national side to prepare their team for the AFCON finals.But the...

  • FIFA president's Botswana visit off

    Last month, the Botswana Football Association (BFA) through a statement, announced that the global sports governing body’s boss will visit the country from November 9 to 11. Infantino did not arrive in the country on Sunday as expected. BFA CEO,...

  • Zebras’ inaction deliberate –BFA

    Nations that have qualified for the Africa Cup of Nations finals will be engaged during next week's FIFA date to finalise preparations for next month's AFCON finals in Morocco.The Zebras will be part of the contingent in Morocco, and instead...

  • BFL defends clubs' grant deduction

    On September 25, BFL chairperson, Sipho Showa, wrote to the 16 clubs' shareholders, indicating that a decision had been taken to deduct P30,000 from P200,000 due to each side.The move was necessitated by the financial situation at the BFL, and...

  • GU aim first time shot at semi-finals in Egypt

    On Wednesday, GU drove to OR Tambo International Airport before flying out to Cairo, determined to leave their names in the history books.The Red Roses have already made history after becoming the first side to reach the finals of the CAF Champions...

  • Why the snail pace in the Rollers case?

    In September, Rollers failed to fulfil their fixture against Calendar Stars after the Gaborone giants' players went on strike. Subsequently, the BFL charged Rollers for bringing the game into disrepute. But now it is November, and the case is...

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