The Botswana and Namibia bid, dubbed BONA 2027, had gained traction in recent weeks with the conclusion of the facilities audit conducted by a South African company.But in what could throw spanners in the works, CAF issued a notice to its member...
Although they occupy positions four and six on the log standings, the game is expected to draw a capacity crowd at the River Plate ground. The last time the two sides met was in December before the league went for the Festive recess. Magosi captain,...
Mandaza set the record in the 2009-2010 season and 12 seasons later it remains unscathed. With eight games remaining, Kebatho will feel he has a massive chance to write his name in the history books.The striker completed a haul (scoring four goals)...
On February 20, FIFA gave Gunners 45 days to pay Bafana his salary arrears or the Lobatse side risk a transfer ban.Bafana approached the mother body to intervene in his bid to force his employers to pay. Ngwamotsoko said they are negotiating with the...
The event dubbed 'Clash of the Legends' is for a charity cause to raise awareness on the dire terrains the yesteryear players endure upon retirement. In addition, three of the Zebras' 2012 squad will benefit from the proceeds of the...
In October 2022, the Deaf Sport wrote a letter to the Paralympic Association of Botswana (PASSOBO) requesting funding for an annual general meeting and the deaf sport leadership training.PASSOBO rejected the request informing the federation that it...
BSSA president, Andrew Freeman wrote a letter suspending the swimmers in February.According to a response from the BSSA executive committee to Mmegi Sport inquiry, the swimmers were not suspended. The committee explained that membership in BSSA is...
In a letter dated April 5, the BSSA had indicated the disciplinary hearing was due to take place on Tuesday virtually but did not happen. BSSA president, Andrew Freeman wrote the letter to Stingrays' secretary-general, Nyarai Gondo informing her...
One official is the country’s celebrated referee, Joshua Bondo, who was the referee in the clash between Benin and Rwanda. He has been given a six months ban. Others are Mogomotsi Morakile, Kitso Sibanda and Tshepo Gobagoba who have been slapped...
Over Easter, softball action returned to the diamond mining town of Jwaneng after a two-year absence and the Police teams proved their mettle, grabbing the title in both men's and women's categories.However, it was not a smooth ride for the...
Over Easter, Jack was crowned champion at The Delhi Technology University annual sports fest known as the AAHVAAN23. The youngster is one of the first beneficiaries of the India High Commission and the Botswana Table Tennis Association (BTTA)...
Sikwane joined the BFA exactly a year ago, but will now leave for greener pastures and is expected to start duty in Tanzania in mid-May.The former Gaborone United general manager confirmed the development to Mmegi Sport this morning. "It is true...
The athlete is pushing hard to stamp his ticket to Budapest for the World Athletics Championships. Masilo stopped the clock at 1:47.31 to win the men’s 800m race. Another Motswana in the race was Tshepiso Masalela who finished in position five...
The second qualifiers are always brutal, one has to earn their right to play in the final. Botswana Chess Federation (BCF) secretary general, Mokwadi Tingwane said generally the tournament was a very good one. “Maybe one can say with the exception...
Mosimanyane told MmegiOnline that everything went according to plan, with the three athletes running season’s best (SB). He said even though Zibane Ngozi finished in position five, it was an indication that he is coming up well. When asked about...
Despite the low salaries, the Lobatse side has been struggling to keep up with payments, with players unpaid since February. Gunners, bottom of the Botswana Premier League, were thrown into further turmoil this week when Masisi resigned, joining a...
An outstanding transfer window for any club is the gateway to a successful season and it all depends on perfecting the scouting job. Locally, clubs are not blessed with deep pockets and they do not have the luxury of employing full-time scouts.For...
Last week, Gunners made a fourth technical change as Chico returned to the team’s hot seat. Gunners look very much destined for the drop and Phenyo Mogala, Thabo Motang and seasoned, Phillimon Makwengwe have come and failed to uplift the team from...
Gondo Gondo, the father to the three swimmers, Ruvarashe, Thakundanashe, and Matipaishe has locked horns with Kubu Swimming Club, which is refusing to release them to a rival club, Stingrays.Gondo is the director of Stingrays and wants his two girls...
The chairperson of the Local Organising Committee (LOC), Joel Ramolemana told Mmegi Sport that preparations for the tournament went according to plan. “Softball is a tradition for Jwaneng. Everyone is excited about the tournament that has not been...
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