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Mqondisi Dube
  • Zebras, BFA dispute remains unresolved

    The Zebras threatened to boycott their FIFA World Cup qualifier against Algeria in March over unpaid allowances and mistreatment from some BFA executive committee members. International players were reportedly targeted, which resulted in captain...

  • 'Thrilla in Manilla' ends in anti-climax

    The 2024-2025 season will go down in history as one of the most memorable title fights, producing the local version of 'Thrilla in Manilla'. However, there was an anti-climax as neutrals had hoped the thrill will go on until the final day.But...

  • Ntungamili's relentless push for junior slam

    Raguin won his first World ITF J100 title in Algeria beating Amaury Abbas of France 6-0,7-6 in the singles finals. It was his fifth singles career title which sees him with three J30 and one J60 triumph. Raguin has won three titles in 2025, including...

  • Investor sees light at the end of Gunners’ tunnel

    It has been a hit and miss season for the Lobatse side, which is now guaranteed another dance at the top after surviving relegation.Kgomongwe took over the team midway through the campaign and said the aim was to survive relegation. Despite some...

  • BFA terminates All Kasi contract

    On May 2, BFA terminated the agreement, but All Kasi has hit back, taking the matter to court for redress. In January, BFA president, Tariq Babitseng told the media that there were challenges in the deal, indicating the local clothing company was...

  • Heroes born in adversity

    Without the backbone of last year's gold medal winning trio of Letsile Tebogo, Bayapo Ndori and Collen Kebinatshipi, the new crop delivered in stunning fashion. The young team relied on the calming influence of the only surviving member from...

  • Athletics' talent conveyor belt rolls on

    Evidence of Botswana's prowess is now scattered across continents, with the best performance in the 400m recorded at last year's Olympic games when the men's relay team emerged with a silver medal. Months earlier, the team had won a first...

  • Who will replace Serufho at BNSC?

    Former BNSC director-sports development Steve Bothasitse and BNSC board vice chairperson Tebogo Lebotse-Sebego were mentioned as possible candidates, but their roles as board members rule them out. France Mabiletsa's name has also been thrown...

  • Mares, Zebras P28m search continues

    Both the Mares and the Zebras qualified for the AFCON finals to be held in July and December respectively. However, the cash-strapped BFA needs P28.186 million to adequately prepare the two national sides for the assignments in Morocco. The two will...

  • BFL to decide Mamelodi’s future

    Mamelodi's term was extended by a year upon its expiry last year, and now the board will decide if he stays or goes. The BFL chairperson, Peter Kesitilwe, said the position will be advertised and only after the due process will a decision be...

  • World Relays debacle: Athletics enters murky territory

    The Botswana Football Association (BFA) has become a reference point for disputes over allowances. Successive Zebras generations have been at loggerheads with the association for failing to timeously honour financial obligations.This week, it was the...

  • GU holds firm in title cliffhanger

    With three games left of a gripping title contest, the jury is still out after Jwaneng Galaxy also ground a result against Matebele while TAFIC held on to the leaders' coattails with a late 1-0 win over Orapa United. At the Gaborone United...

  • Investors are not magic bullets

    The road to privatising clubs has proved long and arduous contrary to common belief that it will be the panacea to all challenges facing local teams. Most clubs have tried to bring on board what are commonly referred to as investors, with clubs in...

  • Motlhanka settling well at English club

    Motlhanka, who has previous experience playing in the UK and Zimbabwe, joins the Bristol City-based side until the end of the season in September. In 2017, Motlhanka was in the UK where he played for the Holmewood Cricket Club, scoring 902 runs in 33...

  • BFA step-up efforts to introduce VAR

    Botswana could become one of the first COSAFA members to introduce VAR, after the BFA held the second of a three phase training project for match officials this week. The BFA Referees Manager, Phodiso Rasetsoga said following the second workshop,...

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