Beyond the excitement, however, the deal may prove to be a defining moment for local football, setting a commercial benchmark that rival clubs can no longer afford to ignore. The deal reverberated across the corridors of local football and could spur...
The Lekidi Centre tremors will have stakeholders in panic, casting doubts over the start of the new season, and critically, the holding of a mandatory annual general meeting (AGM) in two weeks time.Last year around the same time, there was chaos in...
BDF XI chairperson, Nelson Gabofiwe, is the mover and as of now it's unclear where the tide will flow. But for an outsider, it does not seem a no-brainer as the current financial state of affairs, strongly argue against an expanded league.There...
The BFA has announced, and then back-tracked on the issue of foreign players quota in the Premier League and the minimum coaching qualifications required for the elite competition. Policy reviews are a key part of the ever evolving game, with the...
If an African team fails to win this year's contest, it will mark a century of failure when the next tournament is held in 2030. There are no immediate signs to indicate a vertiginous shift as Africa still lags behind and lacks the cutting edge...
The remaining ones are struggling to stay afloat while others remain standing in name only. There has been one deadly killer which is found as the common denominator across an unforgiving terrain- financial constraints. The disease starts eating into...
The 2025-2026 season now water under the bridge, leaving us lasting memories, in a season in which Gaborone United (GU) bagged a consecutive league title. It has been a largely controversy-free campaign, defying the usual shenanigans which often...
Yet the turnout during the title celebrations appeared underwhelming compared to the magnitude of the achievement. The question many asked was simple: where were the fans? Title sponsor, First National Bank Botswana had come to the party in a massive...
Over the weekend, COSAFA's ecdysis moment came, and with it, a new leader in the form of Tariq Babitseng was handed the key to the management of the region's football. Botswana is taking keen interest on the development, as Babitseng becomes...
However, despite the success of the ceremony itself, issues surrounding some of the winners has highlighted the urgent need to refine and clarify the selection criteria used to determine award recipients. For instance, how did Ntungamili Raguin, who...
The organisation of the World Relays was nothing short of immaculate, given the doubts that surrounded the event amid a slow ticket uptake, and a generally mooted atmosphere. The stinging criticism of the organising committee's laissez-faire...
There was no showcasing of culture to the Chinese delegation, through traditional dance at a point which is the visitor's first port of call. Instead, it was the usual Sunday mood at the airport, with little sign of a country on the verge of...
There were mixed reactions, particularly on social media, with some expressing shock at the nomination. Football is the country's most popular sport due to mass participation.Every corner of the country or every street, there are boys or girls...
His death has ignited talk about the welfare of football players in an industry that is time sensitive. Football players are adored during their short playing days, drawing large crowds to stadiums, but most die a lonely death, away from the...
In Bloemfontein for the 2025 COSAFA Cup, the men’s national football team huffed and puffed to two stalemates against Comoros and Zambia, paving the way for an early flight back home.Up next was the bigger assignment in the seaside resort of...
To date, public details have been sparse, which risks dragging the bid back into the dark days of the 2027 botched effort which gave birth to all sorts of conspiracy theories, which remain unresolved up to this day. A more transparent approach is...
The recent debacle during the Mares COSAFA squad announcement served just as the tip of the iceberg. After then coach, Alex Malete announced an experienced squad for the regional tournament, BFA technical advisor, Kaelo Kaelo stepped in, resulting in...
Yet as the countdown to this historic global event continues, there is a growing sense that more must be done to build atmosphere. The World Relays, scheduled for May 2 to 3 at the National Stadium will bring some of the world’s finest athletes to...
Masalela was disqualified, for what was termed improper conduct after he raised his hand in a gun-like gesture directed at his nearest opponent. The move to disqualify him raises difficult questions about consistency in officiating. Masalela is one...
It hasn't happened quite often since 2019 when the then sports minister, Tshekedi Khama forced chairperson, Solly Reikeletseng to quit. Kelebeng 'fired' the board citing failure to align with his vision. The action, while dramatic,...
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