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Mqondisi Dube
  • Zebras in sink-or-swim clash against Mozambique

    The Zebras are third in a tight group where no team has registered a win or a loss as all the games have ended in stalemates. The Zebras are down in third since they have not found the net, while South Africa and Mozambique occupy the top two spots,...

  • VTM's bombshell a stark reminder

    here are many VTMs walking dead in almost all the divisions, a sad reminder of how unsustainable it is to run a professional club in Botswana. From the outside, VTM was the envy of some, even attracting former South African household names Sifiso...

  • Koata continues COSAFA organising role

    He has travelled to Gqeberha, South Africa (SA) where he is involved in the logistics for the regional tournament, which started on Wednesday. Koata has been part of the COSAFA since 2019 and has been involved in some of the sport’s high-profile...

  • Olympics team still waiting for title deeds

    The government gave each member a fully-furnished two-bedroom flat in Gaborone, a move that was roundly lauded. It was the first time that athletes received such an incentive. In addition, they received P50,000 as they became the first relay team to...

  • BFA campaigns reach boiling point

    Expression of interest for candidates intending to contest in the elections closed this week Tuesday. Former BFA vice president, Tariq Babitseng and current first vice president, Masego Ntshingane, confirmed they had submitted their papers to...

  • BFA constitution could be declared null and void

    Ofentse Gojamang of the Registrar of Societies wrote a letter to the BFA CEO on Monday, asking the BFA to "demonstrate" that the constitution was not illegally altered in 2021. "We are in receipt of a complaint from some of your members who also...

  • Ntshingane, Babitseng to contest for BFA presidency

    Ntshingane has been on the BFA executive committee since 2016, winning under the 'Friends of Football' before switching allegiance to the 'Letshwiti' camp in 2020. The former Zebras midfielder has now broken ranks with incumbent...

  • ‘Premier League clubs’ pay situation unchanged’

    The situation deteriorated around 2020 as most Premier League clubs struggled to shell players’ due. The disputes are handled by the Botswana Football Association (BFA) Dispute Resolution Chambre (DRC). In 2021, Masaseng indicated that the DRC...

  • BFA hobbles towards watershed moment

    September 14 could mark a watershed moment for the BFA). The mother body heads to the polls to elect a new leadership, with emotions already rapidly rising.In scenes reminiscent of the build-up to the 2020 elections, some members are accusing the...

  • Ghetto fans keep the party rolling

    The evidence was once again there for all to see as fans converged from all corners to create a carnival 'come and Ghetto your love' atmosphere during Saturday’s epic Orange FA Cup final between mining town sides, Jwaneng Galaxy and Orapa...

  • Sebego unfazed by BFL charges

    Sebego, recently declared his interest to run for the BFA presidency but has expressed fears that there could be underhand tactics to bar him from contesting. In a press statement, BFL indicated that Sebego, suspended Masitaoka chairperson, Godfrey...

  • BFA cut its nose to spite its face

    The BFA had made strides by granting the Botswana Premier League autonomy, resulting in the formation of a company, the BFL. However, the autonomy came with its teething challenges, which is to be expected. Again it appeared there was smooth...

  • BFA drops charges against trio for ‘locking up’ BFL offices

    Masitaoka chairperson, Godfrey Ratlhaga, Matebele director, Lame Macheke and Fobby Radipotsane of Pilikwe United, all had charges against them withdrawn this week. The three were charged with amongst others, for disrupting the administration of the...

  • Motlhanka humbled after special award

    Motlhanka was recently voted the Public Athlete of the Year at the 43rd Botswana Sports Awards but received his accolade at a special function last week. Motlhanka plays primarily as a right-handed batsman for the senior team and also keeps the...

  • Four COSAFA teams play ‘home’ matches in SA

    Eswatini, Lesotho, Namibia, and Zimbabwe are still battling to put their houses in order and are forced to play their home matches on foreign soil.All four have found South Africa to be a convenient host. Malawi was the fifth COSAFA member that...

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