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Six AWOL as Nare battles to keep Notwane afloat

Notwane (in gold) are enjoying a modest start to the season despite grappling with a shallow purse PIC PHATSIMO KAPENG
Notwane (in gold) are enjoying a modest start to the season despite grappling with a shallow purse PIC PHATSIMO KAPENG

Notwane head coach, Daniel ‘Chico’ Nare, finds himself steering one of Botswana’s most storied clubs through turbulent waters, as financial struggles continue to bite hard in a sponsor-less First Division South campaign.

Now in his first full season with the Toronto Boys, Nare has had to juggle footballing ambition with harsh economic realities.

The club, still grappling with a shallow purse, has had to dig into the lower leagues for fresh talent, a move that has brought both frustration and flashes of promise.

Editor's Comment
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...

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