The athlete accused the office of corruption and switching athletes' results. She claimed that some athletes tested positive for banned substances; instead of being slapped with a suspension, they were given a warning. “There are athletes who...
She accuses the national anti-doping office of manipulating results and taking bribes from athletes.Murangi said some athletes receive a warning, whilst others are suspended for similar offences.“Our system is corrupt, athletes who dope are...
The Mantshwabisi 300km Desert Race, which is the sixth and final round of the 2025 BORRC, is the country’s only car racing competition. This is a race no team can bluff their way through, from racing's birthplace. The route is savage, the dunes...
A reserved individual, she began her chess career at the young age of six, when it started as a hobby.“I have never liked any other sport. I only had an eye for chess because it teaches life skills, such as strategising and patience," she...
According to the world governing body, the award recognises a Member Federation that has distinguished itself in its accomplishments throughout the year, and as a result, positively contributed to the growth and the profile of the sport.In a...
The Zebras fly out to Morocco to join 23 other nations for the 2025 edition, where they are paired against Senegal, Benin and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).However, there have been concerns that the team is under-prepared for the first game...
He stepped up following the departure of Dimitar Pantev to Tanzanian giants, Simba SC. In just six games at the helm, the goalkeeper coach has delivered head-turning results.GU have won five and drawn once, missing only two points from a possible 18,...
Chiefs come into the match wounded after a 2–0 loss away to pace setters, Jwaneng Galaxy, where Omaatla Kebatho’s first-half brace was the decider. The defeat leaves them still fifth on the log, but now eight points behind the league leaders,...
Despite the nest bursting thrills, the moment still echoing louder than any of the goals is the contentious collision between Simisane Mathumo and BDF goalkeeper, Kagiso Matlou. It was the spark that shifted the pulse of the match and the one BDF...
With fixtures piling up and long distance travel mounting, he said the victory carried more than just points.“It is a very important win because we have a very tight schedule. We played Matebele today, Wednesday we are playing (Mochudi) Centre...
The Francistown-based side finished second behind Gaborone United (GU) last year and their poor run continued this past weekend when they lost 2-1 to Nico United. The loss came after Nico equalised three minutes after half time through Basiamisi...
The Warders had been on a winning streak, which saw them shoot to the summit, but their title charge suffered a slight dent on Saturday against high riding Holy Ghost. However, assistant coach, Tatenda Mbikiwa believes all is not lost.“We know...
After scoring in his team’s 3-2 comeback win over Matebele FC on Sunday, he is quietly building a case as one of the biggest individual achievers in Botswana football. This will make him achieve a feat of being a player with the most goals in a...
The two sides played an entertaining FNB Premiership match before a capacity crowd at the GU Stadium Friday evening.Moloi was happy with the overall performance of the team, adding that it was a highly tactical match with fewer chances in between for...
Chairperson of the Constitution Taskforce, Legojane Kebaitse, revealed that most clubs have not re-registered although societies are expected to re-register under the new Incorporated Societies Act 2022.He said if they fail to re-register by April...
Growing up in a hamlet where the main activities are a mix of fishing, farming, hunting, and gathering, Ketlhobogile Haingura never imagined he would someday be in the spotlight.But from this secluded area, the soft-spoken athlete has emerged as one...
Growing up in a hamlet where the main activities are a mix of fishing, farming, hunting, and gathering, Ketlhobogile Haingura never imagined he would someday be in the spotlight.But from this secluded area, the soft-spoken athlete has emerged as one...
Deaflympics is an international multi-sport event for deaf athletes held every four years, organised by the International Committee of Sports for the Deaf (ICSD). The event returns to its usual four-year cycle after the 2021 edition was postponed to...
They are regarded as premier multi-sport event for athletes with disabilities. Speaking to MmegiSport, the games marketing coordinator, Tiroyaone Otimile, said the competition will bring together para-athletes from across the country.During the...
The Red Roses were outplayed for most of the 90 minutes as the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) side maintained their stance on the front foot throughout the game in a 3-0 rout.Mazembe issued early warning signs which went unheeded in the initial...
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