The FIFA TDS is led by former Arsenal head coach and FIFA Chief of Global Football Development, Arséne Wenger. FIFA TDS was launched in 2022 to help member associations fulfill their potential by ensuring that every talented player has a chance to...
Tshenyego is keeping his cards close to his chest when asked about his intentions. He did not confirm if he would step down or seek re-election. He said he would not engage regarding elections until the opening of the nomination period. “You...
The race forms round three and is a new entrant in the FIM World Rally-Raid Championship (W2RC). The South African Safari Rally will run from May 18-24 in the North West province. As per the availed map, the race will begin and end at the Sun City...
The figure of P160, 508, 090 is subject to approval by Parliament following Finance Minister, Ndaba Gaolathe's budget presentation on February 9. There has been growing expectation from the BNSC affiliations for an increase in the government...
Initially, the games were scheduled to take place from June 6-15 but the games will now be held from July 4-13. Speaking to MmegiSport, BNSC director sport development, Peaceful Seleka, said they have decided to drop football (boys), volleyball...
The future also looks bright, with Takundanashe Gondo amongst the emerging talent to drive the sport forward. There are other notable young swimmers, Adrian Robinson and Maxine Egner, who are currently based overseas. Gondo is proving that he has a...
As Gaolethoo 'Ronaldo' Nkutlwisang left the Mares in September 2023, there were loud calls to insert Alex Malete into the role. It turned out to be a perfect match for the coach who made his debut as an international coach with the Mares at...
Under the previous government, Botswana in collaboration with Namibia, had intended to host AFCON 2027. However, Namibia pulled out of the bid late on the run which saw Botswana lose out to the joint proposal by Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania. The...
Despite the two not being direct rivals, the fixture has on occasion evoked emotions amongst the fans and intensity has at times turned into violence. The two teams command a huge following and this Saturday afternoon, the Lobatse Sports Complex is...
The team is staring elimination in the face in the preliminary round after suffering a 2-0 first-leg defeat in Francistown last week Thursday. Failure to beat DRC will end the Mares' successive appearance at the WAFCON finals. The two teams clash...
The team is staring elimination in the face in the preliminary round after suffering a 2-0 first-leg defeat in Francistown last week Thursday. Failure to beat DRC will end the Mares' successive appearance at the WAFCON finals. The two teams clash...
Branch was forced to retire from the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge due to a mechanical problem just 107km on the stage two of the race. His motorbike had an unsolvable clutch forcing him to quit the race while further deeming his chances of retaining...
The national champions, Jwaneng Galaxy, on Sunday announced the death of Nfhandiso. He died at a tender age of 19 following a short illness. Nfhandiso was a two-time league champion with Galaxy and made his debut as a 17-year-old in 2023 but assumed...
Kenosi made history when she became the first Motswana female boxer to qualify for Olympics for Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. She was also the first boxer to earn her Olympics berth. Diamond Boxing Club manager and Scud Missile Promotions owner, Thuso...
The two players will be in Singapore until March 25, 2025. Gontho plays for BDF Cats where she excelled in playing in different positions such as Wing Defence (WD), Goal Defence (GD) and Center (C).She told SportMonitor before her departure that she...
The development follows an attack on the team's bus on Sunday. According to a statement from the association, an individual who appeared agitated threw an object believed to be a brick or stone at the team bus before walking away. The statement...
Botswana succumbed to goals on either side of the half in a match played at the Obed Itani Stadium in Francistown. Now, the Mares have work to do in DRC next week if the Mares are to proceed to the second round. However, Malete is confident that his...
The race, which forms part of the second round of the W2RC after the Dakar Rally, starts and will run until February 27. Branch has a lot of ground to cover to make a comeback amongst the world title challengers this year. He was unfortunate not to...
School sport was abruptly halted in 2019 due to a standoff between teachers and the Ministry of Basic Education over allowances. Following the recent Sport Pitso, where School Sport was on the agenda, the Minister of Sport and Arts, Jacob Kelebeng,...
At some point, I was confused when the other one finished competing, and then all of a sudden, there was an identical figure competing on another mat. The Ramotswa-born brothers have similar builds and demeanours. I wondered, how is it possible? I...
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