Born 29 years ago in Ramotswa, the pint-sized Tsheko played rugby as it was the only competitive sport at Livingstone Kolobeng College (LKC) in 2013. By then, he was a Form One student.“It was the only competitive sport in my high school. I wanted...
The local rider finished seventh overall in round two, adding to his Dakar tally to move to 23 points overall, and remains eighth in the championship standings after two rounds.It is not a jump up the leaderboard, but crucially, it is not a step back...
The National Stadium underwent refurbishment, which included the replacement of the track, construction of an anti-doping block, and refurbishment of toilets, amongst others.The University of Botswana (UB) stadium, which will serve as a warm-up...
Coach Morena Ramoreboli's charge will face off against Zimbabwe in the second semi-final at 5pm, whilst Malawi and Zambia will get the ball rolling in the first semi-final at 3pm.Ramoreboli said the aim is to give players international exposure,...
With promotion and bragging rights at stake, this is not just another league game but a battle for destiny. Dinare have been the team to beat this season. Smooth in possession, clinical in attack, and fearless on the road, they recently trampled Holy...
The hosting of the 2028 AFCON finals is expected to be under discussion, as the continent's mother body meets at a time when the fallout from this year's final involving Senegal and Morocco is escalating.It is the first time CAF president,...
His defiance follows a narrow 2-1 loss to Gaborone United (GU) in a BH National Women’s First Division Southern Stream clash on Sunday.In what was billed as the biggest fixture of the campaign, GU under William Monene showed late resolve to snatch...
The victory comes as a welcome relief for Stars who are currently struggling in the league.Head coach, Joseph ‘Chippa’ Mokgatha, attributed the win to his team's mindset. He elaborated that the FA Cup is a different ball game compared to the...
Maya Iyre and others have been sent to compete in the All Africa Junior Golf Trophy championship which is set for March 22-27. The complaints are against the inclusion of 12 year old Iyre, who is an Indian passport holder residing in Botswana....
Speaking to Sport Monitor, Basupang said he is due to move to sixth Dan Black Belt next year, and Hanshi Pillay came to find out whether he is still well on course in preparation for upgrade.He revealed that he attained fifth Dan Black Belt in 2022....
The games were played at Touch Down ground. Jaguars coach, Jeremy Barbage, told Sport Monitor that they were playing against league champions, and the plan was to play basic rugby. He said they worked hard for the win.Barbage added that they had two...
Seven coaches were recently chosen for an upskilling trip to Old Trafford following talks between President Duma Boko and the English giants' investor, Sir Jim Ratcliffe. In an interview, TAFIC coach Thatayaone Sonny, said it was a great...
The pugilist is leaving his role as chairperson of the Tsholofelo and University of Botswana (UB) boxing clubs, after announcing his decision this week.But looking back, Mabiletsa is not a happy man as he leaves a sport that was regularly part and...
The relays are set for March 28 at the National Stadium in Gaborone and form part of build-up activities to the World Relays, which Botswana will host in May. The Lefika International Relays serve as an African qualifier for the World Athletics...
That is the energy currently radiating from Sapolamokwatla Grounds in the SSKB, a name that fittingly translates to “the backbone”. And right now, it is carrying BDF XI’s title ambitions on its shoulders.In the men’s game, the blueprint is...
Senegal won the January 18 final after a brief walkout to protest the referee's decision to award Morocco a penalty. However, the Senegalese players returned to complete the match with goalkeeper, Eduardo Mendy, saving Brahim Diaz's Panenka...
The performance reinforces his growing status as a genuine title contender. Coming off an eighth-place finish at the Dakar Rally, where he collected 12 valuable championship points, Branch has begun the season in a controlled fashion calculated,...
Kick off is at 2pm at the Hogs ground. Last season, Wildebeests beat Cheetahs 34-12 in the Knock Out Cup group stages. However, Cheetahs gained revenge and knocked out Wildebeests in the semi-finals.Wildebeests will see the return of tactician...
The AFCON finals always have critics ready to pounce, with clubs in Europe, particularly unhappy with its timing. In fact, in Europe, where the majority of top African players ply their trade, the competition has always been viewed as a distraction,...
Calendar Stars are struggling in their maiden campaign in the Botswana Premier League, sitting in 15th place out of 16 teams with 18 points, just above Santa Green, which also has 18 points.The 2024-2025 champions, Gaborone United, lead the log with...
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