Matjiminyenga finished second behind Gaborone United in a season in which they amassed 60 points. TAFIC chairman, Tumelo Toteng, said despite the players' and coach's departure, the team is stronger than ever. He said that the team will be...
But despite the upheavals, karate put up a commanding performance at the AUSC Region 5 Games, which concluded in Namibia this weekend. When the medal standings were released on Wednesday, karate was the country's leading code with a haul of 10....
The event is the road to the take-all two-day Diamond League final set for Zurich, Switzerland to be held on August 27 to 28. Sparks are expected to fly as the 200m Olympic champion comes face-to-face against 100m Olympic champion, Noah Lyles, the...
Fresh off from recording a world lead with 19.76s over the weekend, Tebogo and Lyles are set to face off for the first time since the latter lost to Tebogo in the 200m Olympic final, back in 2024.With social media frenzy over the face-off between the...
Botswana's north-western neighbour does not have a CAF-approved stadium for national team games. Namibia's Brave Warriors have been playing their matches in South Africa, but for the first time, they will move to Botswana for the World Cup...
Kick-off is at 9pm (Botswana time). The Mares are chasing redemption after falling 1-0 to Algeria in their opening fixture. They now face a daunting test against the Super Falcons, the tournament’s record champions, who top the group following a...
The distinguished award celebrates organisations that have shown exemplary commitment to advancing sports, promoting youth engagement and by so doing supporting the regional sporting initiatives. The African Union Sports Council (AUSC) Region 5 is...
An early sucker punch just 10 minutes into the game was all Algeria needed to bag maximum points, leaving Botswana on a steeper road to the knockout rounds.Forward, Ghouthia Karchouni pounced on a cut-back from the right and slipped the ball into the...
On day two of the competition, Mmusi Matthews won a gold medal in 100m breaststroke, YunSuh Chang settled for bronze in the girls 50m breaststroke while Rayhan Khonat also won a bronze in the 200m freestyle. Chang has set a new Botswana national...
Latlhang overcame two opponents on her way to the semi finals before she bowed down to the eventual champion, Djajalie Klaudia in the last four category.The achievement sets her apart as the only athlete from Botswana to attain two international...
The Southern Zone will be represented by BDF IX, Police IX, Titans and Vikings at the 16th edition of Selebi-Phikwe Softball Extravaganza to be held over the President’s holidays. The four teams booked their slots during the elimination tournament...
Although as of last Thursday, Botswana Football League chief executive, Bennett Mamelodi, indicated that no formal registration or notice had been received from the new club, Black Lions, are pushing ahead with preparations. The team is under Sebata...
The club had been handed the ban on June 19, preventing them from registering players for three consecutive transfer windows and until January 2027 due to a punishment stemming from unpaid dues to their former head coach, Sithole, who had a brief...
The club made the announcement today, ending weeks of speculation over who would take the reins ahead of the 2025/ 2026 season. Zivojnov’s appointment comes as Rollers seek to bounce back from a disappointing season in which they finished without a...
CAF president, Patrice Motsepe announced an increase of 100 % from the $50,000 (approx. P750,000) which clubs participating in the Champions League and Confederations Cup previously received.The move is aimed at ensuring financial stability and...
The refurbishment is part of the preparations to host the 2026 World Athletics Relays. A new track was installed to the tune of P16.1 million in April as part of preparations for the FNB Botswana Golden Grand Prix. According to an insider, when the...
Last week, the Botswana National Olympic Committee (BNOC) announced that the trio of Kagiso Mogale, Galaletsang Gabalotegwe, and Refilwe Murangi had tested positive for prohibited substances. Samples collected from the three athletes tested positive...
The Gamononyane-based side has swapped its status with the new club, Black Lions, meaning VTM will now be playing in the regional leagues. Speaking to MmegiSport yesterday, Mafuta confirmed the swap deal, adding that the plan for now will be to play...
In the last decade, only once has the Premiership witnessed an even number of teams from both the south and north. Teams from the north are considered as those from across the Dibete cordon fence. It is the fence that defines the north and south...
The team will pay a hefty fine for gaining promotion to the First Division North, as it is expected to make a total of just over 8,600km travelling to away games. The team secured its first ever berth in the First Division North League after...
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