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In Bloemfontein for the 2025 COSAFA Cup, the men’s national football team huffed and puffed to two stalemates against Comoros and Zambia, paving the way for an early flight back home.Up next was the bigger assignment in the seaside resort of...

The hosting of the 2028 AFCON finals is expected to be under discussion, as the continent's mother body meets at a time when the fallout from this year's final involving Senegal and Morocco is escalating.It is the first time CAF president,...

To date, public details have been sparse, which risks dragging the bid back into the dark days of the 2027 botched effort which gave birth to all sorts of conspiracy theories, which remain unresolved up to this day. A more transparent approach is...

Senegal won the January 18 final after a brief walkout to protest the referee's decision to award Morocco a penalty. However, the Senegalese players returned to complete the match with goalkeeper, Eduardo Mendy, saving Brahim Diaz's Panenka...

The AFCON finals always have critics ready to pounce, with clubs in Europe, particularly unhappy with its timing. In fact, in Europe, where the majority of top African players ply their trade, the competition has always been viewed as a distraction,...

The recent debacle during the Mares COSAFA squad announcement served just as the tip of the iceberg. After then coach, Alex Malete announced an experienced squad for the regional tournament, BFA technical advisor, Kaelo Kaelo stepped in, resulting in...

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...