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Mqondisi Dube
  • Chiefs perform perfect heist in Broadhurst

    Broadhurst United were the hapless victims, with no intervention as Chiefs ran 3-1 winners to move to within just two points of log leaders, CrackiT City Polar, who dropped points away to Black Rangers.Another title contender Matebele also failed to...

  • Chiefs' royalty needed in the Premier League

    As Mochudi Centre Chiefs and Broadhurst United exchanged blows, one could not help but scan the unspectacular ground filled with optimistic fans.Since 2019, Chiefs fans have had to make with regular visits to dusty grounds after their team was shoved...

  • 'JJ' declines P4,000 for AFCON bid role

    Ramatlhakwana was appointed together with former Zebras teammate, Diphetogo ‘Dipsy’ Selolwane and Mares captain, Bonang Otlhagile and former women’s national team player, Kefilwe Modisaotsile.It is unclear if Selolwane took the offer, but...

  • All duck or no dinner, nothing in between

    The leaders will tell you it should be at professional level, but the overwhelming story on the ground tells you there is still a sizeable chunk of amateur football. As used to happen back then when the colonialists arrived with their English, our...

  • Vetting delays BFL CEO appointment

    The BFL was left without a CEO following the departure of Solomon Ramochotlhwane on October 17.But three months after Ramochotlhwane's departure, there has been no replacement, with Patrick Motsepe holding fort in the meantime.There were reports...

  • Ditlhokwe tipped to succeed at Chiefs

    Ditlhokwe has signed a pre-contract with South Africa’s glamour club and will officially join on a four-year deal in July 1. Amakhosi made a move for Ditlhokwe who had a sparkling career with Pretoria side, Supersport United.The former Gaborone...

  • Makwengwe and the ever-rising heat at Gunners

    He has been amongst an elite three, including Losika ‘Six’ Keatlholetswe and Ben Kgomela that has one of the most valuable and sought after coaching qualification.Like most coaches, ‘Da Phil’ has led a nomadic life that has taken him through...

  • BFA equally concerned about Zebras slide

    BFA chief executive officer, Mfolo Mfolo said they cannot pretend as if they are content with the situation. The Zebras are now placed 45th out of 54 countries in Africa due to a combination of inactivity and results.The team reached its best ever...

  • BFA awaits P100m FIFA windfall

    FIFA has announced an increase in funding for all its member associations in the next cycle of Forward 3.0 which begins this year. Each federation will receive a conditional $1,250million (approx. P15million) every year for operations.The first batch...

  • Morocco’s run should be a wake-up call

    Other issues will remain side dishes. The country has just completed Africa’s best run at a World Cup since the first tournament in 1930.No African country had ever reached the last four of the biggest football tournament but the Atlas Lions roared...

  • BPL’s shifting balance of power

    Gaborone United, Jwaneng Galaxy, Township Rollers and Orapa United; you can re-arrange the list in any order and you will still get the acknowledged leaders of Botswana’s 16-team topflight assembly.The four teams have emerged as the BPL’s big...

  • Africa’s lions roar at World Cup

    Deep in the jungles of the vast landscapes of Africa, the roar of the lion is unmistakable.The ferocious lion is rightly regarded as the king of the jungle. The brute power and strength makes the predator stand out in an unforgiving environment where...

  • Maokaneng’s return: the good and the bad

    Like many other football politicians around him, he has swung like a pendulum from this side to the other. He was pro-Maclean Letshwiti in 2016, before aligning with Tebogo Sebego in 2020.These frequent switches are a regularity, not only in football...

  • AFCON bid: Was the cart put before the horse?

    The optimism has died down probably due to some harsh realities sink in. The bid technical committee head, Ashford Mamelodi last week gave a lowdown on the preparations and judging from what he said, it will be a long rough road ahead.The Minister of...

  • Assembly to settle BFA judicial ‘fight’

    The build-up to the meeting has been characterised by accusations of undue influence on the association’s judicial bodies.Billy Sekgororoane, who heads the Disciplinary Committee, set the cat among the pigeons with a social media post alleging...

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