Kago Mosinyi, the chief operations officer, was thrust into the acting role until a ‘reshuffle’ in August, which saw BFA board member Bathusi Rathari appointed on an interim basis. This week, BFA president Tariq Babitseng said the position will...
However, the elephant in the room is funding, with the Botswana National Sport Commission (BNSC) yet to release funds for preparations. At the last edition, the country finished fourth with 18 gold, 16 silver, and 27 bronze medals.Botswana will be...
This week, there were reports that Tsholofelo Sethoko, the association’s head of women’s football, had been appointed as the acting technical director.“We have no acting TD,” the BFA told MmegiSport in response to inquiries on Thursday.The...
In an unusual build-up to the much-anticipated ‘Royal Encounter’, the two giants have found themselves preparing for battle almost within touching distance at the Lekidi Football Centre. Chiefs have been sharpening their weapons on the Lekidi...
The league was scheduled to kick off tomorrow, but Taung Young Strikers and Holy Ghost failed the club licensing test, forcing organisers to delay the start of the season.In a statement, First Division South League secretary Portia Olopeng-Mlilo said...
The investment has so far paid dividends, with Thaloba 'Machine' Nthaga's side collecting eight points from opening four matches.They have won two and drawn two, with their latest victory coming against Matebele FC at the GU Stadium on...
Titans Softball Club emerged as the women’s champions, while Gatalamotho claimed the men’s title with the two champions walking away P75,000 richer.BDF men and women finished second to take home P40,000 each, while Police IX claimed third...
The competition also provided valuable preparation for Theresa Tagarira, who is set to represent Botswana at the Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, Senegal, from October 31 to November 13. Speaking to Sport Monitor, head coach, Thato Lebang said...
Following their opening-day 1-0 loss to Extension Gunners, Magosi were beaten on the road for the first time this season when they went down 2-0 to TAFIC at the Obed Itani Chilume Stadium on Saturday.Chiefs, who entered the campaign as title...
The Young Zebras lead 2-1 from the first leg, played at the same venue last week. Seychelles opted to play their home tie in Gaborone. The two sides will be meeting in the reverse fixture at the same stadium today, where Botswana will be the home...
The Toyota 1000 Desert Race, better known locally as Mantshwabisi, turned that terrain into a Southern African motorsport institution.Now, more than three decades after the race moved to Botswana, the same desert is heading for the biggest stage...
The Ministry of Child Welfare and Basic Education has, however, issued an expression of interest inviting schools to participate in the 2027 school athletics competitions.According to a savingram signed by the Ministry’s permanent secretary,...
The Stade Olympique Hammadi Agrebi in Rades will not forget the name Losika Ratshukudu in a hurry. The 20-year-old, making only his second appearance for the Zebras on Monday, left an indelible mark on the 60,000-seater with a composed and calculated...
Botswana opened their account against Libya last Thursday, with a Tumisang Orebonye double putting the Zebras on course for a famous victory. However, the hosts fought back late to ensure the spoils were shared. On Monday, the Zebras held Tunisia to...
Mojaki was appointed to the position under the Maclean Letshwiti administration in 2019, with a specific mandate to oversee the management of the national teams. He became the first person to occupy the newly created position at the BFA. The former...
The Botswana duo capped off their magical run by securing silver medals in the final leg on Sunday, finishing as runners up to Angola after a closely contested 2-1 defeat in the final. According to a statement from Botswana Volleyball Federation...
The competition is scheduled for November 11 to14 in Gaborone and is expected to attract participants from around 40 countries. As things stand, the BTTA is about P2 million short of the estimated P4 million budget for the WTT Youth Contender...
International Master (IM) Providence Oatlhotse, who is the reigning national champion played on board one in the Open Section, where he faced the strongest players. After round 11, Oatlhotse had accumulated nine points and was ranked second amongst...
The development was announced on Monday, with Botswana becoming part of the third round of the five-round 2027 championship. The South African Safari Rally is the first race in Southern Africa to be part of the World Championship.The race will retain...
The knockout competition, which comprises Premier League’s Top 8 teams from last season, was last played in 2020 under the sponsorship of mobile network provider, Mascom Wireless. African Hero, the new sponsors, have pumped in P4 million for this...
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