Branch has often found Dakar to be his toughest battlefield in the five-round championship. This time, simply finishing and banking points in round one has kept his world title ambitions firmly on track. The 48th edition Dakar Rally, which ran from...
Speaking to MmegiSport, Engen marketing specialist, Felicia Fisher, said the sponsorship represents the company’s support for sporting excellence and youth development through a targeted, purpose-driven partnership.“Engen has provided support...
The moment has finally arrived, and Raguin is down under in Melbourne, where he is rubbing shoulders with tennis' elite players who have gathered for the season-opening Australian Open. Raguin's presence in Melbourne is not ordinary. The...
The Toronto meeting, held on Saturday at the Notwane clubhouse in Gaborone, came at a time when the club is battling off-field challenges, key amongst them disputes over control and governance.Whilst Ramodise survived what sources described as an...
One of those who spearheaded the motion of no confidence, Keabetswe Friday, has been appointed team manager for the team that will compete at the Confederation of African Athletics (CAA) to be held in May in Ghana.He will be assisted by Queen Marape,...
The club has struggled on several occasions to meet salary obligations, leaving rivals circling, looking to poach players from the Blues.Rollers have confirmed the departures of midfielders Mothusi Cooper and Kenneth Muguna, as well as forward...
The National Women’s League was officially launched on Friday at the Lekidi Football Centre and features regional champions alongside five runners-up who qualified through promotional playoffs.A total of 10 teams are competing in each of the...
The Royal Aria Stadium will be awash with blue and red on Saturday afternoon when Rollers lock horns with cross-town rivals, GU, in what remains one of the biggest rivalries in Botswana football.The kick-off is set for 4pm, and the capital city will...
The embargo, which bars Popa from registering new players, comes at a time when the club is already under severe financial strain.The Moroccan tactician was appointed during Sebata’s short-lived stint as a key financier at the club, a period that...
The former 800m Olympic silver medallist has teamed up with Simon Tshwaane, Sydney Seabo and Solomon Mpusetsang of Gaborone based Propellers Sport Academy. Amos told Sport Monitor that a new era for youth athletics in Botswana has officially begun...
The Red Roses opened their Southern Stream campaign in ruthless fashion at Galaxy Stadium, pulling away in the second half to register a commanding victory that underlined their title credentials in the newly structured women’s league.The opening...
Goals from Kgotso Radithongwa and Tebogo Kopelang ensured Galaxy stayed within three points of log leaders, Gaborone United (GU), as the title race increasingly shapes into a two-team affair at the midpoint of the season.Both Galaxy and GU have...
During the quarter final match, he led by 6-3, 2-6, 2-0 when his opponent, Valentin Gonzalez-Galino retired due to an injury.The player has set a date with Kuan-Shou of Chinese Taipei in the semi-final.Raguin’s father and manager, Dominique Raguin,...
A national Safeguarding Policy is essential for establishing a unified framework that protects vulnerable members of society, specifically children, young people, and adults with care and support needs from abuse, neglect and exploitation. Speaking...
Whilst it was viewed as a passing phase, it has turned out to be the tip of the iceberg as the BFL has returned to the equally struggling clubs for financial salvation. This week, the BFL announced a decision to deduct 10% of funds from gate takings...
MmegiSport understands that Marea Modutlwa and Ookeditse Lekang, who have both served under Robert, have raised their hands to replace him.The two candidates are members of the Gaborone Bowls Club.Lekang is a former BBA vice president, whilst...
The cost-sharing measure, announced by the BFL in a statement shared on Tuesday evening, will see clubs surrender to the BFL 10% of their gross gate collections per matchday. This is meant to assist the league body to pay referees’ allowances,...
It was the first time Botswana competed in that area, and it paid dividends after Kayla Smit returned home with a gold medal.Equestrian horse competitions involve riders and horses performing various skills, judged on form, movement and obstacle...
He is assuming the responsibilities at a time when sport is under scrutiny; from lack of sponsorship, reduced government subversion dilapidated facilities and escalating doping cases, amongst others.There is also a challenge with rural outreach...
The short January transfer window is hitting the halfway mark, and the two giants are dominating the market. GU and Chiefs have been the busiest clubs, and their signings do not read like quiet tweaks; instead, they read like launch codes for a title...
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