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Purists are watching as modern trends threaten to decimate the natural feel of the game and introduce totally new dynamics driven by technology. Football in its purest form had at the centre, the acknowledgement and appreciation of human error. But...

Between Botswana’s Eleven Angels and Egyptian super club, Al Ahly, which one features more prominently in Motsepe’s football agenda? In this context, Eleven Angels or Mutondo Stars from Zambia’s Super League, represent a group of poor clubs who...

Despite a toxic environment, Botswana football fans are witnessing some historic moments, which bodes well for the growth of the local game. From only a population of 2.6million, Botswana has forced its way into football discussion tables across the...

The French Revolution was a period of major social upheaval that began in 1787 and ended in 1799 and sought to redefine the nature of political power. It was a revolution that saw the rise of the peasants against the feudal system, shaking France to...

Winger, Kabelo Seakanyeng struck the all important goal in the 78th minute to hand new coach, Didier Gomes Da Rosa his first win.The Zebras had more opportunities than their more illustrious opponents in a match played at the Obed Itani Chilume...

The Zebras are looking to bounce back after suffering a 3-2 defeat to Mozambique in the opening match of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. Kabelo Dambe, Segolame Boy, Godiraone Modingwane, Lebogang Ditsile, and Thabang Sesinyi all drop to the bench.In...

The plotters of the coup argue, they want to rescue a game that has been held captive by the current administration domiciled at the Botswana Football League (BFL). The push is gaining ground, but the leadership has been holding firm as it fights...

Some Premier League and First Division clubs had petitioned the BFL demanding a shareholders’ meeting where the issue of removing the two was part of the agenda. The main bone of contention is the move to reduce Premier League teams from 16 to 12...

The fall-out emanates from a decision to gradually reduce Premier League teams from 16 to 12. As a result, the clubs wrote the BFL secretariat requesting a shareholders meeting.However, BFL CEO, Senzo Mbatha told Mmegi Sport the shareholders did not...

Wilson was born in Gaborone but holds Australian citizenship and up until July, Botswana did not allow dual citizenship. However, following a High Court case, the government indicated eligible persons no longer need to renounce citizenship of another...

The Premier League rookies carved chance after chance which either went begging or the attackers found Flamingoes goalkeeper, Kenneth Moko, unyielding. Moko, voted man-of-the-match, produced an assortment of goalkeeping heroics to keep his side in...

Rahman ‘Rush’ Gumbo, in a flash you are gone. Just like that. A fine gentleman on and off the field, Gumbo graced the fields across two continents in a football career spanning more than four decades. A great striker and then midfielder in his...

The Frenchman arrived in Botswana at the end of last month after he left his position at Saudi Arabia side, Al-Taraji. Despite coaching travels that have taken him to 18 clubs in 15 years, Da Rosa was quick to point out that he was not a...

The President acknowledged star athlete, Letsile ‘School Boy’ Tebogo, who was given a standing ovation by the National Assembly. Besides further recognising the efforts of Amantle Montsho, Isaac Makwala, Nijel Amos, Ross Branch, and Tumisang...

Reports indicate that BFA president, Maclean Letshwiti and Minister Tumiso Rakgare do not enjoy cordial relations. But in an earlier interview with MmegiSport, Rakgare and the BFA downplayed reports of a rift. “As for my relationship with the BFA...