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Da Rosa checks in at a time when the Botswana Football Association (BFA) attempts to arrest a slide that has taken the Zebras from an all time best of 53 in the world rankings, to the current 148. It is now 13 years since the Zebras attained their...

Stanley Tshosane and his charges became the darling of the nation when they qualified for the 2012 AFCON finals. It was a history-making moment as the Zebras touched new heights, reaching number 53 in the FIFA rankings, on their way to the finals.In...

All pointed to an unhealthy relationship but Mpote’s dismissal came when his charges had played probably the best match of the coach's reign when they won 2-1 against an improving Eswatini.Mpote called up arguably his strongest side for the...

Botswana lost out to the joint bid commonly known as PAMOJA, a Swahili word which means together. The collaborative bid was reportedly cost-effective, with the figure put at just over P10 million for the campaign to win the rights to host the 2027...

It is no secret the Zebras' job is a poisoned chalice. But despite the bold warning signs, written in silent letters at Lekidi Football Centre, the victims chose to look the other way, with the lure of lucrative packages too much to resist.The...

There has been an outcry over the decision by the BFL to trim teams in the Premier League. The move will kick in at the end of the current season, with four teams facing the drop while only two will be promoted.This will mean 14 teams will compete in...

Da Rosa is expected to be in charge for six months but subject to renewal. Sources told Mmegi Sport that da Rosa will arrive in the country in time for the start of the World Cup qualifiers on November 13. Botswana will play back-to-back home...

Da Rosa is in charge of Al-Taraji, a second division side in Saudi Arabia but is reportedly on the verge of leaving. The nomadic coach has previously coached Simba SC of Tanzania and has had numerous coaching jobs that have seen him handling eight...

The award carries a R100,000 cash prize. Last season’s relegated sides, Extension Gunners, Mogoditshane Fighters and Prisons XI received P82,500 each for their sweat over 30 games.Mbunjana and other players who emerged as men of the match during...

Bid committee chairperson, Ashford Mamelodi indicated last month that their tour of duty will end on September 30, three days after CAF decided on the winning bid.“We will, however, extend by a few days if need be,” he said at the time the...

Goals either side of the half from Tumisang Orebonye and substitute Lemogang Maswena were enough to give Mogomotsi 'Teenage' Mpote's charges a much needed win after indifferent results. Orebonye nodded home in the first half after a...

The area has probably the highest bar density in the whole country. Roughly the size of the National Stadium, Block 6 complex is home to no less than 20 outlets serving adult beverages.Approaching the multi-building complex from a westerly direction...

It must be noted that cutting teams is not a new concept. It dates back to a meeting held in a conference room at Bosele Hotel in Selebi-Phikwe in 2008. That meeting of football brains emerged with what became known as the Bosele Declaration.Among...

The good Zebras' memories are fast disappearing in the rear view mirror as the euphoric moments of 2012 fade into the distant past.Last year in November, the Botswana Football Association (BFA) handed Mpote the task to recreate the beautiful...

. Reports in Zimbabwe indicate the two countries will play each other in Harare, but BFA chief executive officer, Mfolo Mfolo said there was no such arrangement. "We do not have any agreement to play Zimbabwe," Mfolo told Mmegi Sport this...