The embargo, which bars Popa from registering new players, comes at a time when the club is already under severe financial strain.The Moroccan tactician was appointed during Sebata’s short-lived stint as a key financier at the club, a period that...
The former 800m Olympic silver medallist has teamed up with Simon Tshwaane, Sydney Seabo and Solomon Mpusetsang of Gaborone based Propellers Sport Academy. Amos told Sport Monitor that a new era for youth athletics in Botswana has officially begun...
The Red Roses opened their Southern Stream campaign in ruthless fashion at Galaxy Stadium, pulling away in the second half to register a commanding victory that underlined their title credentials in the newly structured women’s league.The opening...
Goals from Kgotso Radithongwa and Tebogo Kopelang ensured Galaxy stayed within three points of log leaders, Gaborone United (GU), as the title race increasingly shapes into a two-team affair at the midpoint of the season.Both Galaxy and GU have...
During the quarter final match, he led by 6-3, 2-6, 2-0 when his opponent, Valentin Gonzalez-Galino retired due to an injury.The player has set a date with Kuan-Shou of Chinese Taipei in the semi-final.Raguin’s father and manager, Dominique Raguin,...
A national Safeguarding Policy is essential for establishing a unified framework that protects vulnerable members of society, specifically children, young people, and adults with care and support needs from abuse, neglect and exploitation. Speaking...
Whilst it was viewed as a passing phase, it has turned out to be the tip of the iceberg as the BFL has returned to the equally struggling clubs for financial salvation. This week, the BFL announced a decision to deduct 10% of funds from gate takings...
MmegiSport understands that Marea Modutlwa and Ookeditse Lekang, who have both served under Robert, have raised their hands to replace him.The two candidates are members of the Gaborone Bowls Club.Lekang is a former BBA vice president, whilst...
The cost-sharing measure, announced by the BFL in a statement shared on Tuesday evening, will see clubs surrender to the BFL 10% of their gross gate collections per matchday. This is meant to assist the league body to pay referees’ allowances,...
It was the first time Botswana competed in that area, and it paid dividends after Kayla Smit returned home with a gold medal.Equestrian horse competitions involve riders and horses performing various skills, judged on form, movement and obstacle...
He is assuming the responsibilities at a time when sport is under scrutiny; from lack of sponsorship, reduced government subversion dilapidated facilities and escalating doping cases, amongst others.There is also a challenge with rural outreach...
The short January transfer window is hitting the halfway mark, and the two giants are dominating the market. GU and Chiefs have been the busiest clubs, and their signings do not read like quiet tweaks; instead, they read like launch codes for a title...
Popa’s interim committee met with the oldsters at the Phase 2 club offices on Saturday afternoon, seeking solutions to an ongoing cash crunch that now threatens to decimate the squad.However, the gathering did not offer much glimmer of hope for...
Sechaba will meet for Saturday’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) at the clubhouse, and Ramodise insists the club will be governed by procedure and not pressure.With the club battling unpaid salaries and simmering discontent amongst sections of the...
Pabalinga replaces Nelson 'Shakes' Onkabetse who quit in a huff in December after a short-lived reign, which began in October. Rollers, battling financial challenges and leadership struggles, is expected to confirm Pabalinga's arrival...
In a statement shared with clubs yesterday (Tuesday) evening, the Botswana Football League (BFL) said teams will equally contribute towards match officials’ expenses as the league grapples with financial constraints.“...due to the prevailing...
The 2012 800m Olympic Games silver medalist relocated to Iran last year after completing a coaching course in Zimbabwe.In a brief interview with this publication, Amos said he was safe while expressing sympathy with those affected by the unrest.“I...
There were concerns over the local team's preparations in the build-up to the tournament held in Morocco, and the gaps were evident as the Zebras struggled to leave a mark.Botswana became the first team to head home after three straight defeats,...
It brought together junior players from across the region, both team and individual events for boys and girls in the 14 and Under and 16 and Under categories. Botswana is represented by a team of 12 boys and girls across both age categories.One of...
Magosi are back in the top flight for a second season since the dreadful drop some years back. The club reshaped itself following the partnership with Stanton Fredericks Sports Management that was struck in late 2024 and Chiefs now has the aura of a...
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