the monitor

BFA admits play-off venue choice was wrong

Monday, June 20, 2022 | 1330 Views |

Violence scenes at Francistown City Council Stadium PIC: LOPANG KENOSI

FRANCISTOWN: The Botswana Football Association (BFA) has admitted that it got it wrong by taking the second leg of the Premier League play-off clash between Eleven Angels and Mochudi Centre Chiefs to the old Francistown Stadium on Saturday.

What was destined to be one of the most entertaining football matches (for the weekend) turned into nothing but a national embarrassment and once again exposed poor planning by football authorities.

Angels won 5-0, but the clash will be best remembered for violent scenes that erupted between supporters from both teams, just after the hosts found the opener.

Already have an active account? Log in here.

Or Sign up and get unlimited access to premium articles.

Red Roses show no mercy in record-breaking rout

Kabelo Boranabi |
03 February 2026

Red Roses dismantled a helpless Ghanzi Swallows side 42-0 in a one-sided contest. PIC PHATSIMO KAPENG.

Security Systems anticipate a difficult second lap

Boitumelo Khutsafalo |
03 February 2026

Action between Security Systems and Santos. PIC MORERI SEJAKGOMO

Rollers coach defends squad amid losing streak

Larona Makhaiza |
03 February 2026

PLEADING FOR SUPPORT: Township Rollers coach, Oarabile Seabo. PIC KENNEDY RAMOKONE

ATI to posthumously release ‘Neo le kae’ single

Sharon Mathala | 2 h ago

Botswana is branded by its people

PONALO TUMELO | 30 Jan 2026

The myth of diamond dependence

Lewanika Timothy | 30 Jan 2026

Shine on you crazy diamond!

Mbongeni Mguni | 30 Jan 2026

What Comes After the Crown: Ruth Thomas Reflects on Legacy, Purpose and Life Beyond the Title.

Brilliant Manje | 3 h ago

Red Roses show no mercy in record-breaking rout

Kabelo Boranabi | 4 h ago

Security Systems anticipate a difficult second lap

Boitumelo Khutsafalo | 4 h ago

Rollers coach defends squad amid losing streak

Larona Makhaiza | 4 h ago

Doping needs our collective action

As such, we are now one step away from the shame of being labelled amongst the world’s worst offenders. This is a national embarrassment that demands an immediate, united response from every corner of our society. Pointing fingers is useless, we must all hold up our hands and play our part in the dealing with this matter.To our government and the Botswana National Sports Commission (BNSC), the call is for the to adopt decisive leadership and...

Mmegi Editor | 30 January 2026

About us

Mmegi is the leading independent source of breaking news, latest news, current
affairs, Politics, Business, Sport, debates, analysis, and entertainment news in Botswana.

Explore

More

BFA admits play-off venue choice was wrong

FRANCISTOWN: The Botswana Football Association (BFA) has admitted that it got it wrong by taking the second leg of the Premier League play-off clash between Eleven Angels and Mochudi Centre Chiefs to the old Francistown Stadium on Saturday.

ATI to posthumously release ‘Neo le kae’ single

Botswana is branded by its people

The myth of diamond dependence

Shine on you crazy diamond!

What Comes After the Crown: Ruth Thomas Reflects on Legacy, Purpose and Life Beyond the Title.

Red Roses show no mercy in record-breaking rout

Security Systems anticipate a difficult second lap

Rollers coach defends squad amid losing streak

Doping needs our collective action