Rakgare, BFA refute reports of bad blood

Friday, March 10, 2023 | 150 Views |

No hard feelings: Rakgare says there is no bad blood between him and Letshwiti. PIC MORERI SEJAKGOMO

The Minister of Youth, Gender, Sport and Culture, Tumiso Rakgare has denied any rift between him and the Botswana Football Association (BFA).

Information reaching Mmegi Sport is that the source of the fallout is the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations bid, in which the association feels excluded. It is also said that as a result, Rakgare and the BFA president, MacLean Letshwiti do not enjoy cordial relations.

This has reportedly seen Rakgare oppose the employment of an expatriate CEO at the Botswana Football League (BFL). Highly rated South African, Senzo Mbatha was given the nod to head the BFL.

Already have an active account? Log in here.

Or Sign up and get unlimited access to premium articles.

BAUSA mobilises diaspora for development

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 12 h ago

BERA warns on electricity licensing

staff writer | 13 h ago

SOGIM Church donates mobility aids to Nyangabgwe Hospital

staff writer | 14 h ago

Selefu

joey kambai | 1d ago

UNDP opens regional markets for local businesses

Pauline Dikuelo | 2d ago

Ombudsman to assess human rights standards in prisons

Pini Bothoko | 2d ago

Lucara MD urges Botswana to invest in human capability

Pini Bothoko | 2d ago

Gov't must guard against cadre deployment

The Monitor Editor | 2d ago

Gov't must guard against cadre deployment

As the Botswana National Front (BNF) discusses a policy to place suitably qualified members in strategic positions, the guiding consideration should remain whether an individual is the best person to serve the country. There is nothing wrong with qualified party members applying for public positions. Political affiliation should neither disqualify a capable candidate nor give them an advantage over others. Every Motswana deserves a fair...

The Monitor Editor | 27 October 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.

Rakgare, BFA refute reports of bad blood

The Minister of Youth, Gender, Sport and Culture, Tumiso Rakgare has denied any rift between him and the Botswana Football Association (BFA).

Explore

More

BAUSA mobilises diaspora for development

BERA warns on electricity licensing

SOGIM Church donates mobility aids to Nyangabgwe Hospital

Selefu

UNDP opens regional markets for local businesses

Ombudsman to assess human rights standards in prisons

Lucara MD urges Botswana to invest in human capability

Gov't must guard against cadre deployment

Gov't must guard against cadre deployment