The team on Friday afternoon beat Gabon 4-1 in the first leg of 2024 WAFCON first round of qualifiers at the Stade de Fransville in Gabon. The match was played in a nervy environment following a military coup at Gabon last month.The Mares were not...
The fixtures reflect that, new comers, TAFIC, Matebele and VTM will be in action on the first opening day of the season.TAFIC will kick-start their campaign at home with Orapa United while VTM start their maiden Premier League season away to BDF XI...
It was a well balanced clash from the start with Rhinos dealing with Hogs 1 threats. Hogs are not strangers to the podium finish as they have won three other 7s series that were held this season.However, Hogs 1 snatched the first try in the third...
As per the norm, the BMS hosts the national championship through its member affiliated clubs who take turns in hosting the championship rounds. Over the weekend, the Bontleng Motoride Club (BMC) hosted a Renaissance Motocross Fun-Day at the Mmopane...
The Minister of Youth, Gender, Sport and Culture will lead the team that has the assignment to convince the CAF executive committee that Botswana has what it takes to host the continent’s flagship football competition.Accompanying the minister is...
Speaking during an appreciation ceremony for the Botswana team that competed at the recent World Athletics Championships in Budapest, Tebogo emphasised that athletes should receive recognition and support not only when they achieve victory. “Even...
The team received P1.4 million cash with a ceremony to appreciate their efforts held at the National Stadium on Wednesday.Speaking during the event, Minister of Youth, Sport, Gender and Culture, Tumiso Rakgare said the government's payout to the...
The two teams faced off in the first leg of the CAF Champions League second preliminary round, with Galaxy securing a 1-0 victory on Sunday afternoon.The National Stadium was abuzz with fans, hosting a sold-out crowd of over 18,000 spectators, with...
During a recent Annual General Meeting (AGM), delegates called for reconciliation between Mpho Bakwadi and Tshepho Bathai. Shitoryu Shukokai’s chief instructor, Ookeditse Malesu, emphasised the need for peace within karate.“We have known each...
It has been years since the BOKA financial report was presented, which has led to the downfall of the former president, Tshepho Bathai. This time around, the absence of the treasurer, Kemmonye Seletamotse, prevented the financial report from being...
This event has maintained a closed competition format since its inception in 2020. However, the Botswana Table Tennis Association (BTTA) has extended an invitation to the Zambia Table Tennis Association (ZTTA) this year.The BTTA has traditionally...
They will face Gabon this evening in the first leg of the WAFCON first-round qualifiers at Stade de Franceville. Speaking to Mmegi Sport from Franceville, the head coach of the Mares, Mohambi Saulos, refrained from divulging many details but shared...
Organised by the Bontleng Motoride Club (BMC), an affiliate member of Botswana Motor Sports (BMS), this event marks an initiative to rejuvenate the sport of motocross.Through its affiliate, the BMS has not hosted a motocross event in over a year, and...
The government has given the team nearly P1million to be shared among all members. Predictably the biggest winner is double medal winner, Tebogo Letsile.Breakdown Debswana: P20, 000 for coaches, Dose and Chilume. Each coach will receive P10,000....
The athlete will be home for the first time since winning two medals at the World Championships in Budapest last month and also competing in the Diamond League final over the weekend in Oregon, Eugene. Tebogo is with teammate, Leungo Scotch and...
From the bench, debutant, Sheikh Sesay scored a world class goal with the last kick of the match to save his side from a near home defeat in a game played at the National Stadium on Saturday evening. The visitors had taken the lead early in the...
The latest defeat came at the hands of Tunisia, a 3-0 shellacking on September 7, which cranked pressure on Mpote. But the Botswana Football Association (BFA) is calm with Mpote's situation and so is the coach. BFA chief executive officer, Mfolo...
The sprinter showed discomfort at the beginning of the start-studded race only to limp to the finish line holding his left thigh. An end of the season which saw the athlete sweeping almost all awards on offer in Botswana, attention now shifts to...
He indicated that he was not happy with the way the executive committee is handling matters brought forth. “I officially inform you of my immediate resignation from the BOKA executive committee. Nomichi membership has been unfairly terminated on...
It was the Galaxy Stars’ first win against the Buccaneers in three meetings. After the game, Ramoreboli admitted that the away tie will be much tougher but his side will get the job done. “We are not in this stage for the first time. We know the...
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