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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...

It will be the first time this prestigious global event is staged in Africa, placing Botswana firmly on the world athletics map and creating an opportunity to showcase its capacity to organise truly global tournaments. As preparations gather pace,...

While dominant wins are often framed as proof of excellence, such an extreme score line instead exposes a serious lack of competition within the league. While Gaborone United (GU) cannot be blamed for beating what was put before them, the result...

After years of hard work, Ntungamili Raguin now sits at the peak of a thriving tennis career that was perfectly honed in the streets of Francistown. From the foot of the Nyangabgwe hill grew a career that has steadily blossomed across the continent,...

Raguin is on local sport fans' lips following a historic debut at the Australian Open Junior Championships this week, becoming the first Motswana tennis player to feature at a grand slam. The 17-year-old rose from the Francistown School of...

Raguin missed a quarter-final spot after suffering a straight-sets 6-4, 6-3 defeat, but the rising star had already written his name in the history books.He made it to the Round of 16 on debut as he became the first Motswana and only one of four...