The First Instance Body (FIB), an organ under the Botswana Football Association (BFA) responsible for issuing club licenses, recently ruled that Notwane, Extension Gunners, Mahalapye Railway Highlanders, Gilport Lions and Mogoditshane Fighters had...
In a game played at the King Zwelithini Stadium in Durban, South Africa, Double Action conceded two quickfire goals in the first half as Rhino Queens capitalised on sloppy defending. The local side were a goal down as early as the fourth minute, with...
The accident left the athlete in a wheelchair. Botswana Athletics Association (BAA) launched an investigation into the accident which occurred after Nkobolo and Baboloki Thebe sneaked out of camp. The report has not been made public. BNOC acting...
A brace from Lesego Radiakanyo and a goal each from Bonang Otlhagile, Lesego Pineng, Lone Kgalaeng and Gaonyadiwe Otlametse ensured the Gaborone based side finish second to Mamelodi Sundowns and book a spot in the knockout stage of the competition....
The government announced the ban of sports activities until September 7, with the next international date starting from August 30 to September 7, 2021. Botswana Football Association (BFA) president, Maclean Letshwiti said it is unlikely the national...
The team plays Lesotho Defense Force in a mid-day kickoff with both teams eye semifinals spot in their maiden appearance at the tournament. Double Action are currently occupying the second place in the Group A of the competition with three points...
Minister of Youth Empowerment, Sport and Culture Development, Tumiso Rakgare told Parliament last week that his ministry is not in a position to advise on health matters. “We know how far our advice could go but we do not advise on health matters....
“I think missing Rome at the beginning of the Diamond League worked against us. We are great and looking forward to hit the World Athletics Championships qualifying time in the 200m. We missed it by .02 yesterday,” he said.Makwala resumed his...
FRAFA chairperson, Fanyana Fish said if everything goes according to plan, the league will be introduced in the 2021-2022 league season. At present, teams in the Nata-Gweta area play their matches with teams in Francistown, Tonota and Shashe. “We...
Double Action is in Durban as they seek a spot in the continental finals of the maiden women’s club football competition. Their preparations were disrupted when three members tested positive for COVID-19. Mmegi Sport sources said there could have...
Letshwiti has had to contend with uncomfortable questions in recent weeks, with the lack of football action particularly dominating conversations. Local leagues have not been played since March last year, and the fans are growing restive. During the...
Additionally, the situation is also getting stickier, as the main sponsor of Re Ba Bona Ha, Debswana Mining Company is yet to commit to supporting the youth development programme. Botswana National Sport Commission (BNSC) remains hopeful that the...
The two athletes and the 4x400m relay team are now the darlings of the nation. Usually the frontliners get all the plaudits, leaving out the brains behind the talent. Under-20 assistant coach, Meleko Ndolo has been credited with overseeing the rise...
Football has long been Botswana’s pampered code, enjoying near undiluted attention from both the fans and administrators. The football purse has been healthier than the more than 40 other Botswana National Sport Commission (BNSC) codes.It is...
The 31-year-old will be the fourth Motswana rider, after Vincent Crosbie, Ross Branch and James Alexander, who made his debut this year. Kelly went on the saddle for the first time as a seven-year-old but made his competitive debut as a 16-year-old...
The team is made of junior players instead of senior players for the tournament that will be played from September 1 to 7, 2021. As local ping-pong returns to the continental scene, coach Kabo Mosware will lead the team with Sean Dekop competing in...
Former Zebras forwards, Onalethata Tshekiso and Sekhana Koko are set to battle it out for the Footballers Union of Botswana (FUB) presidency at the upcoming elective congress set for September 11, 2021. Ten positions in the newly revamped structure...
Ronaldo's initial 30-member squad reported for camp last Monday. The team misses six players based abroad including, Mamelodi Sundowns' Sedilame Bosija, Zambia based Warona Malete, Lone Gaofetoge and Thando Mokgabo, alongside the duo...
BBA has sent a four member team to the tournament held in Cotonou, Benin from August 22 to September 1. The local junior team will be making a return to the continental scene after more than half a decade.The team has rather less podium place...
The meeting descended into chaos after teams had different opinions about four members who were co-opted into the executive committee to replace some of those who resigned last year following the BFA National Executive Committee elections. Some clubs...
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