the monitor

Debut delight for GU's 'Neymar'

Monday, January 22, 2024 | 150 Views |

Debut delight: Gaonyadiwe Ontlametse (front) of GU in action. PIC: PHATSIMO KAPENG

Forward, Gaonyadiwe ‘Neymar’ Ontlametse enjoyed a bright a debut for Gaborone United as her goal was the difference as her side beat Security Systems in the opener of the Gaborone Region Women’s League Division 1 league yesterday. ‘

Neymar’ joined the Reds on Friday as the team’s marquee signing from rivals Double Action, just 48 hours before the yesterday tie played at the Lekidi East grounds. It did not take long for ‘Neymar’ to announce herself to the GU faithful as she headed home in the first minute to give GU the lead.

The Reds Ladies dominated much of the proceedings following the opener as the Alarm Girls sat back and looked to catch their opponents on the break. Keitumetse Dithebe missed a glorious chance for GU as she headed wide from inside the box on the 26th minute.

Already have an active account? Log in here.

Or Sign up and get unlimited access to premium articles.

By-elections often arrive quietly, triggered by unfortunate circumstances such as the death of the area councillor PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE

Moremaoto votes, parties face reality

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 43 m ago

High Court orders ZCC Botswana to reunite

Laone Choeunyane | 1 h ago

Day 3: Search for Maun missing boy continues

Staff Writer | 1 h ago

Long 1,900km drive awaits netball teams

Calistus Kolantsho | 1 h ago

Ngada to pip seasoned campaigners for AFCON place?

Kabelo Boranabi | 1 h ago

Oneal R&B orchestra shares African story

Lucy Kgweetsi | 2 h ago

Yarona FM to host Just Kidding Fam Fest

Nnasaretha Kgamanyane | 2 h ago

Softball Spectacular to quench players’ thirst

Calistus Kolantsho | 2 h ago

Depression is real; let's take care of our mental health

It is not uncommon in this part of the world for parents to actually punish their children when they show signs of depression associating it with issues of indiscipline, and as a result, the poor child will be lashed or given some kind of punishment. We have had many suicide cases in the country and sadly some of the cases included children and young adults. We need to start looking into issues of mental health with the seriousness it...

The Monitor Editor | 02 December 2025

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

Debut delight for GU's 'Neymar'

Forward, Gaonyadiwe ‘Neymar’ Ontlametse enjoyed a bright a debut for Gaborone United as her goal was the difference as her side beat Security Systems in the opener of the Gaborone Region Women’s League Division 1 league yesterday. ‘