Mmegi

From missing COSAFA flight, Malete now heads to Manchester

Friday, March 06, 2026 | 80 Views |

What a few weeks it has been for Alex Malete; from his abrupt removal from the Mares to facing disciplinary action from his employer, the Botswana Football Association (BFA), the world appeared to crumble for the 35-year-old.

But in a dramatic shift in fortunes, Malete was chosen as one of seven coaches who will travel to England, where they will be attached to Manchester United, a dream move for any coach.

Malete is employed by the BFA as a youth development officer and was seconded to the Mares. He took charge of the Mares during last year's Women's Africa Cup of Nations finals, which were held in Morocco.

Already have an active account? Log in here.

Or Sign up and get unlimited access to premium articles.

malete

The BDP leadership is turning to both spiritual and medical interventions PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

BDP faces death, stress crisis

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 1d ago

Botswana story is my story

Pamela Dube | 10 Apr 2026

The Age of Hyperbole

Mbongeni Mguni | 10 Apr 2026

Booze economy going strong despite tight budgets

Lewanika Timothy | 10 Apr 2026

BBS confident of scaling greater heights

Mbongeni Mguni | 10 Apr 2026

Human behaviour blamed in Botswana's FMD fight

Larona Makhaiza | 1d ago

BDP cracks down on indiscipline

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 1d ago

BDP vows to win Gaborone seats in 2029

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 1d ago

Botswana must not be a flag of convenience for rogues

‘A man’s country is not a certain area of land, of mountains, rivers, and woods, but it is a principle and patriotism is loyalty to that principle’.- George William CurtisAccording to the report carried in this publication, the fraudsters operating the so-called “dark fleet” have selected Botswana’s flag as their cover of choice. This is a direct assault on our country’s most valuable asset, the good name.For decades, Botswana has...

Mmegi Editor | 10 April 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

From missing COSAFA flight, Malete now heads to Manchester

What a few weeks it has been for Alex Malete; from his abrupt removal from the Mares to facing disciplinary action from his employer, the Botswana Football Association (BFA), the world appeared to crumble for the 35-year-old.

BDP faces death, stress crisis

Botswana story is my story

The Age of Hyperbole

Booze economy going strong despite tight budgets

BBS confident of scaling greater heights

Human behaviour blamed in Botswana's FMD fight

BDP cracks down on indiscipline

BDP vows to win Gaborone seats in 2029

Botswana must not be a flag of convenience for rogues