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‘Small’ domestic league serves big dreams

Making waves: Msendami recently joined Pirates. PIC:PHATSIMO KAPENG
Making waves: Msendami recently joined Pirates. PIC:PHATSIMO KAPENG

For foreign footballers seeking a springboard to bigger stages, Botswana’s league has often been a double-edged sword, unforgiving yet full of promise.

Whilst instability at clubs and scarce sponsorships have tested players, the local scene has also become a launchpad for those daring enough to dream.

Connections to South Africa and North Africa have turned the league into a stepping stone, attracting regional household names like Benedict Vilakazi, Manqoba Ngwenya, and recently Evans Rusike.

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