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  • Slumping Nico dismiss coach

    Nico are winless in five matches, which has left them eighth on the FNB Premiership log with 21 points from 18 games. The straw that broke the camel's break was the weekend's 2-1 defeat to previously winless Chadibe FC. "The results are not...

  • Karate woes reflects BNSC's lack of teeth

    It is a fight that has swung this way and that way with very little intervention from the body that is supposed to play the role of a mother. The Botswana National Sport Commission has proved that it is a big bulldog without teeth. The enduring fight...

  • The south and north battle of the Reds

    TAFIC, bidding to become only the second side from the northern side of Dibete to win the national title, has emerged as Francistown’s trusted representative in the Premier League this season. ECCO City Greens stunned the local football family in...

  • Did local coaches get their message twisted?

    They feel due process was not followed and in principle they are not against Ramoreboli's choice. However, judging by reactions from fans across social media platforms, the coaches' grievance was ill-conceived. As an association, they have...

  • BFA admits need for blueprint as investor craze hits local league

    The buzzword in the local game this season has been ‘investor’. From Township Rollers, through Mochudi Centre Chiefs, over the valleys of Lobatse at Extension Gunners to the dusty home ground of Notwane’s Sechaba, the winds of change are...

  • ‘Mild’ group presents Zebras with shot at history

    In 2012, the Zebras would have been forgiven for feeling like Daniel in the Lion’s Den. The only difference is that whilst in the Bible story, Daniel was saved from the marauding lions after praying unceasingly. In Gabon, there was no such luck for...

  • De Beers deal reaffirms Tebogo's global stature

    Natural diamonds are facing increasing pressure from synthetic diamonds and Tebogo has been identified to, among others, be part of a campaign to revitalise desire for natural diamonds. In a statement, De Beers indicated that Tebogo, Botswana's...

  • Mares need P15m for AFCON campaign

    The women's side is due to return to Morocco for its second consecutive appearance at the finals. Whilst there has been excitement over the achievement, the BFA has to dig deep into its shallow pockets and fund the team's preparations to the...

  • Promising signs but back-to-back fixtures questionable

    This has seen fans at stadiums dwindle as some prefer to watch their favourite foreign teams. The situation was further exacerbated by internal squabbles within the local game which proved a big turn-off for the fans. But after a barren few seasons...

  • A homecoming nearly seven years in the making

    With his usual calm demeanour, Moloi gave his final post-match interview as Gaborone United coach after his side failed to breach BDF XI's brittle defence in a 0-0 stalemate on Saturday. Gaborone United had done all the attacking whilst the army...

  • GU didn't force us to change venue – Mamelodi

    Mamelodi said reports that GU had complained about the Francistown Council Stadium and the switch of venues might give negative perceptions that GU had influenced the change. "We released a press statement on Monday regarding the change of venue and...

  • GU question continued use of Francistown Stadium

    The BFL has been forced to switch the re-scheduled clash between log leaders, TAFIC and GU to the Obed Itani Chilume Stadium this afternoon. This after GU raised concerns over the use of the council stadium which the Reds director, Nicholas Zakhem...

  • Chiefs rebuild takes shape

    There has been talk of a massive rebuild at Chiefs following a takeover by new management last week. South Africa's Stanton Fredericks Sports Group is now in charge of the Kgatleng giants after signing a 15-year-long deal. The club has overhauled...

  • New crop of coaches struggle to convince local clubs

    In 2019, the Botswana Football Association (BFA) under its technical director, Letsoaka Serame, embarked on a deliberate course to upskill local coaches. At the time, there were only three CAF A license holders being Phillimon Makwengwe, Ben Kgomela...

  • UB Stadium: An iconic venue lies in ruin

    The year is 2010 and it is midweek on a typical November afternoon in Gaborone. It is 3pm and a small but compact University of Botswana (UB) Stadium is already filled to the brim as the facility prepares to host one of many key Africa Cup of Nations...

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