The requirement was set to apply for coaches willing to coach in the Premier League this coming season.However, the Botswana Football Association’s (BFA) announced this past weekend that the requirement will now only apply for the 2027-2028...
Roots of the Movement During the late 1990s and early 2000s, skateboarding in Botswana largely operated on the fringes of mainstream sport. Early enthusiasts honed their skills on makeshift ramps and half-pipes at venues such as Molapo Crossing in...
In 1996, Botswana made its debut in the Davis Cup, the official version of tennis’ World Cup. Playing in the now-defunct Euro Africa Group III, Botswana received a baptism of fire in their first match on January 8, 1996, against Kenya.It ended in a...
The move comes at a time when the record league champions are navigating one of the toughest financial periods in recent years, having also lost premier sponsor Sunbet Botswana, whose agreement expires at the end of July. Speaking to MmegiSport,...
COSAFA officially confirmed this week that Botswana will host this year’s qualifiers, with the defending champions set to enjoy home advantage after contesting the previous three editions in South Africa and Malawi.Speaking to MmegiSport, GU head...
Whilst the inaugural BDF Open Karate Championship was ongoing at the UB Indoor Sport Arena, another tournament, 'Ngwana wa Mo Africa', was taking place in Lobatse. Despite attempts by Botswana Defence Force (BDF) Commander, General Mpho...
At the moment, the event has received P500,000 from Botswana National Sport Commission (BNSC), whilst BOTESSA has committed P250,000 towards the event, Botswana Insurance Holdings Limited (BIHL) has contributed P100,000, and P20,000 from Khumo...
The development comes amid indications that the betting company is now eyeing a bigger role at Gaborone United (GU), where it currently serves as the club's sleeve sponsor. MmegiSport has been told that Sunbet Botswana is in discussions to become...
He highlighted that the race brings together Botswana's finest horses, jockeys and entrepreneurs under one roof."The main objective is to professionalise horse racing while promoting horse tourism," Kelebeng explained."We also want to create a...
The former board, led by Marumo Morule, has reportedly taken up the issue with the Office of the President and Chief of Staff, complaining about governance issues, including the appointment of Chief Executive Officer Olebile Sikwane. The members are...
The report was signed by former BNSC chairperson Marumo Morule on behalf of the eight members dismissed by the minister in February. But Kelebeng today told MmegiSport that he had not received the report."Which report are you talking about. It never...
The report was signed by former BNSC chairperson Marumo Morule on behalf of the eight members dismissed by the minister in February. But Kelebeng today told MmegiSport that he had not received the report."Which report are you talking about. It never...
It also spurred those who take the events affecting the sport at heart to act in order to address the rot. One such individual is Botswana Defence Force (BDF) Commander, General Mpho Mophuting.The head of military, who is also a highly respected...
Botswana joined the hosts Kenya, Angola, Algeria, Ghana, Mozambique, Democratic Republic of Congo and Zimbabwe for the competition that ran from Wednesday to Saturday. The teams were split into two groups with Botswana in the same group as Kenya,...
Speaking at the sponsorship unveiling at Lekidi Centre, DTCB corporate affairs manager, Macdonald Motsele said the company was pleased with its partnership with BFA.The money will be used to sponsor the DTC Botswana Women's Championship which...
The beneficiaries were announced by Clash of Legends co-founder and project coordinator, Sekhana 'Nandos' Koko, who said the programme remains committed to supporting members of the football community facing medical, financial and social...
Previous editions featured former national teams, with the first two tournaments held in Gaborone and the third edition staged in Francistown.While supporters were treated to flashes of brilliance from players who once lit up stadia across the...
It is a sport of etiquette, patience, and numbers, where the handicap system allows amateurs and professionals alike to compete on equal terms. In a world of tradition and precision steps, Thomo Mokgatle is the rising prodigy whose game is turning...
The positions for senior men coaches were not advertised, whilst positions for senior women and Under-23 were advertised. Hence the association has been accused of nepotism after Gomolemo Tshelametsi was appointed senior men's assistant coach.The...
The former league champions have lost their number one goalkeeper, Goitseone Phoko, to Siwelele, with the South African side confirming his signing this week. Forward Neo Mokhachane is reportedly attracting interest from the South African side as...
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