mmegi

GU to dust off derby loss

Saturday, December 16, 2023 | 180 Views |

Gaborone United return to the National Stadium tomorrow for a date with Masitaoka PIC: PHATSIMO KAPENG

Gaborone United (GU) suffered a defeat midweek in one of the premier fixtures on the Botswana Premier League (BPL) calendar but remains resolute in its pursuit of league honours.

The city was divided as GU and Township Rollers clashed under floodlights at the National Stadium on Wednesday in a highly anticipated BPL fixture, marked by its derby intensity. A total of seven yellow cards and a red card were issued in a fiercely physical and fast-paced contest.

Old alliances were momentarily forgotten as Rollers' Obonwe Maome and assistant coach Joel Mogorosi, both formerly affiliated with Reds, faced their erstwhile teammates. Conversely, Mothusi Cooper, once associated with the Blue side, donned the GU colours.

Already have an active account? Log in here.

Or Sign up and get unlimited access to premium articles.

Joint effort: Boko hailed the groundbreaking as an example of closing the gap between intent and execution

From Oman with love

Mbongeni Mguni | 17 Apr 2026

A journey through North Africa in uncertain times

Pauline Dikuelo | 17 Apr 2026

No factions in BCP – Kekgonegile

Larona Makhaiza | 7 h ago

Miss World Botswana honours former queens

staff writer | 9 h ago

FMD spreads as EU suspends Botswana beef imports

correspondent | 8 h ago

GUC defends franchise LLB programme

Johannes Kambai | 9 h ago

Selefu

joey kambai | 12 h ago

Seretse, Co challenge State prosecutors

Mpho Mokwape | 17 Apr 2026

Consult, get buy-ins first for 6 to 6 policy, Hon Minister

While the minister is of the view that the proposal would have significant positive economic impact, the entertainment industry players believe otherwise. The issue has over the weeks become a hot potato. But what is of essence right now is that the country needs liberal ideas to move in the right direction While opening up the economy may sound quite interesting to the ear, rolling out extended trading hours through pilot programmes without...

Mmegi Editor | 17 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