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Six AWOL as Nare battles to keep Notwane afloat

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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.

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Six AWOL as Nare battles to keep Notwane afloat

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.

Human rights are sacred

Bakgatla Ba Kgafela celebrate as Kgosi Kgafela’s charges are dropped

First Lady's office hosts second annual thanks giving ceremony

PSLE performance on upward trend

Bona Life tee-off Maruapula Loxion Golf journey

Cops arrest young man, seize dagga in Metsimotlhabe

Second Mogoditshane rape attack in two weeks

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Human rights are sacred