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Women’s League second season faces funding test

Gaborone United in action against BDF XI 
PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE
Gaborone United in action against BDF XI PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE

The National Women’s League is yet to secure a start date for its second season, with the Botswana Football Association (BFA) also without a title sponsor or confirmed prize-money structure as the 2026–2027 domestic football calendar gathers pace.

The FNB Premiership is already in its fourth week, whilst the First Division and regional leagues are scheduled to begin in October, leaving the women’s national competition amongst the major domestic leagues yet to announce its return. Responding to MmegiSport’s enquiry, BFA interim CEO, Bathusi Rathari, said preparations for the new campaign were continuing, but did not provide a kick-off date.

“The Botswana Football Association (BFA) is currently finalising preparations for the new National Women’s League season,” he said.

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