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Kabelo Boranabi
  • Branch earns P400,000 after Dakar feat

    Branch finished second in the just ended Dakar Rally held in Saudi Arabia from January 5-19.He wrote his name in history books as he became the first Motswana to attain a podium finish at the race. He is also the first African to do so in 19 years...

  • 'Lekidi-gate' overshadows start of women's league

    Gaborone United and Security Systems headline the weekend fixtures of the women's league when the two sides meet at Lekidi West.The match between the two promises fireworks as local football yearns elite action in the absence of the men's...

  • History made as Branch finishes second at the Dakar Rally

    He has been in the Persian Gulf deserts since January 5 for the Dakar Rally which is also the first round of the 2024 World Rally-Raid Championship (W2RC)Branch finished eighth on the final stage to clinch second position overall, a first for any...

  • Branch bags second stage win at Dakar Rally

    The latest win at this year’s edition of the race marks Branch's fifth career stage win. He remains in second position in the general standings behind Ricky Brabec of USA.The American leads by 10 minutes and 22 seconds ahead of the final stage...

  • BFA postpones Orange FA Cup

    The Orange FA Cup was supposed to kick off on Friday with the round of 48 matches. Today, the BFA wrote to clubs informing them the cup games have been postponed indefinitely. "This serves to inform you that due to unforeseen circumstances, the...

  • Branch maintains second spot as Dakar Rally nears climax

    This marked three days in second position for Branch as the race nears its conclusion on Friday.On the other hand, Ricky Brabec increased his lead to 42 seconds from the one second lead he held on stage seven. The American finished seventh yesterday...

  • Joseph aims for long distance throne

    The BDF Athletics Club runner clocked 38.58.58 minutes in the senior women 10km race. "I believe I am okay in either of the disciplines, either slope or flat. I came here to make good times, to be in a position to qualify for international...

  • Setsile won't leave until he pays - GU

    The player's move has since stalled due to the debt. "There was just a few things lagging behind.There was an agreement. Thero owes the team and he must have settled the debt before he could move. The agreement (between club and player) was...

  • Gaborone to host Africa Youth Championships

    The BTTA was awarded the hosting rights for the elite youth tournament last year and a number of locations in the country were considered in a bid to boost sport tourism and the capital city came tops. The Africa Youth Championship will host both the...

  • GU to honour fixture despite cancellation

    The BPL was set to resume this weekend after the festive break but due to a tussle for the Botswana Football League (BFL) leadership, the games have been cancelled. The fight involves the 13 BFL members led by Masitaoka FC's Godfrey Ratlhaga and...

  • Branch wrestles back Dakar Rally lead

    He had spent the first three stages in the lead after bagging a stage win on day one. It is an interesting but fierce battle between the local lad and the second placed Jose Ignacio Cornejo Florimo of Chile who had a torrid time on the bike today to...

  • Jacobs leaves Matebele for Brave Gladiators

    "Matebele Football Club has amicably parted ways with head coach, Nicholas Woody Jacobs. He is joining the Namibian national women's team as head coach," part of the statement from Matebele reads. The well-respected Namibian coach...

  • Branch hits camel, loses lead

    It was an eventful 631km for the local lad after he survived two crashes while he also had an accident involving a camel. “I had a bit of a crash this morning at kilometre 40, bent the tower a little bit, so I am just trying to stay in the...

  • Branch clocks three days in Dakar Rally lead

    It has been a promising start for the local top biker as he bettered yesterday’s 11th place finish while he has a stage win in the bag recorded during stage one of the race. Branch has also increased the time advantage over second placed Jose...

  • Branch finishes 11th but maintains overall lead

    The Kalahari Ferrari, as Branch is known, has enjoyed a strong start to this year’s edition of the race that started on January 5 and is due to end on January 19 in Saudi Arabia. Branch was third on the prologue stage and announced his intentions...

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