Kenosi engraved her name in history books when she became the first female boxer in Botswana to qualify for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. She told MmegiSport that during the camp, conditions were bad and she spent days crying. “I have long told them...
The entry of Holy Ghost and Eleven Angels two seasons ago had the Premier League and to an extent, fans outside Botswana sit up and take notice. Their unique names with biblical connotations meant they received added attention as they were promoted...
In this era, the men with football brains dig deeper into the clubs' coffers to get the best man for the job. Unsurprisingly, it is a struggle for clubs without deep pockets. Newly promoted Young Stars are one lucky side as they have a head coach...
Athletes' representative, Leaname Maotoanong told MmegiSport that the concern was that in the past few races, there was no electronic timing. He said results from two races that were held in Francistown and another held at the National Stadium in...
Mphotho emerged with a gold medal after beating one of the most decorated bowlers, Baven Balendra of Francistown Club with a score of 9-6, 11-6. The 29-year-old joined bowling in 2016 during his stay in Jwaneng. “One of the coaches, Makolwane...
The club's secretary, Ofentse Bakwadi, told MmegiSport that they struggle to attract sponsors despite the talent that they have. He said sponsors could be reluctant to work with the style due to a combination of factors such as limited mainstream...
Butale was roped into the Diteemane Under-11 squad in December for the 2023 ITTF Southern Africa Hopes and Challenge Championship held in Windhoek, Namibia. The veteran player has over 25 years as a player and has been a player-coach in recent...
Bring It Promotions spokesperson and coach, Bonita Wise, told MmegiSport this week before leaving Gaborone that their company specialises in foreign tours for volleyball. “The BIP specialises in international volleyball tours and events as well as...
It is a tightly contested race, as after 29 league rounds, only two points separate the three title chasers. Leading the pack is Jwaneng Galaxy, as they search for their second successive league title and third overall, with 62 points. Township...
Defending champions, Jwaneng Galaxy are locked in a heated battle with Gaborone giants, Township Rollers and Gaborone United (GU). Galaxy and GU played to a 0-0 draw in the Botswana Premier League (BPL) game played in the Lobatse Sports Complex....
Ramoreboli is of the view that his side has been a victim of poor officiating in the last two games as he cited the 2-2 draw against Holy Ghost last Wednesday and Sunday’s 1-0 loss to Township Rollers. The champions return to the Lobatse Sports...
While Jwaneng Young Stars were already confirmed as the champions prior to the past weekend’s action, there was a fierce battle for survival at the bottom. Extension Gunners, Notwane, Desert Nxau, Mogoditshane Fighters and Black Forest all went...
The biggest let down, however, was that local athletes fell short in booking their flight tickets to the much-anticipated Paris 2024 Olympics billed for July. The BAA had hoped more athletes would qualify for the prestigious competition especially...
Tebogo had claimed silver at the Los Angeles Grand Prix on Saturday. Later on that day he bagged two awards at the Botswana Sports Awards held at Royal Aria Convention Centre. The sprinter walked away with the most prestigious award, Sportsperson of...
Mainstream and social media broke the news of Seratiwa's passing on Sunday but the family was displeased. "While we go through this time of immense grief and loss, we are deeply troubled by the actions of certain media outlets responsible for...
Zakhem had taken the BFL and shareholders, Masitaoka's Godfrey Ratlhaga and TAFIC's Tumelo Toteng before the Arbitration Tribunal for holding what he argued was an illegal meeting.The gathering held in Palapye on December 16, 2023, was meant...
In 2023, a four-year ban was handed to Amos, which was later reduced to three, after being found to have used a banned substance on the eve of the 2022 World Championship held in Oregon, the United States.His ban runs from the time he was suspended...
Black Forest are languishing at the root of the league table with 20 points and they take on Notwane at Black Forest Arena.Only a victory can save the home side but there is a worrying statistic about the Mmankgodi-based side. They have been leaking...
Some repair works were believed to have taken place behind closed doors despite evident tensions that have simmered all summer within the football circles.However, it had looked like the warring parties, which pitted the BFL chairperson, Nicholas...
The man behind the judgment, Charles McErick joined the BFL as chief prosecutor on May 2 and has had a busy time in his first two weeks in charge. He has already made two key decisions, which include reinstating Mochudi Centre Chiefs' points...
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