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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.

BPC’s P2.5bn bailout raises questions ahead of tariff decision

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A calling

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Students wellbeing is a priority

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