Speaking at the launch in Gaborone yesterday, GU director Nicholas Zakhem said he approached Tredinnick managing director and CEO Joe Lalonde to support the team."We approached him and said we need your support. You are investing back into the...
Over the weekend, the Mares continued their preparations with a 2-1 win over visiting Lesotho in an international friendly game played at the Royal Aria Stadium. Malete led the Mares to the continental showpiece finals late last year and the...
Galaxy had not lost a league match since October 2023 and their title ambitions have since hit a speed hump. It only took five minutes for Masitaoka to take the lead as Jacob Mloyi beat Goitseone Phoko with a powerful shot.It was an onslaught attack...
“We played away on Wednesday and we arrived in Francistown on Thursday.On Thursday we did not train and yesterday we did not train as well because it was raining. I think this was what contributed to us conceding during critical moments of the...
Mamelodi was confirmed as the new interim CEO until the end of August, replacing Senzo Mbatha whose contract ended recently.“I am happy to be here and thanks to the board for giving me this opportunity. I know what it takes to serve in this...
Vorwerk snatched the title with a convincing score of 6-3, 6-2. Vorwerk went into the match with an upper hand because he was ranked 239 in the ITF World rankings while Nawa was ranked 383. Nawa started the match motivated to win his first title but...
Makwala was the starter for the Jwaneng athletics club 4x400m relay team alongside Letsile Tebogo for team Botswana.Jwaneng finished in the second position in 3:03.56 while team Botswana stopped the clock in 3:02.97. Other members for Team Botswana...
In the past, the two have played down the animosity, despite reports they no longer see eye-to-eye. On Wednesday, however, the growing rift was laid bare to the public during Mamelodi’s launch of his memoir titled, ‘Protecting the Game’.What...
The incumbent president, Katlholo Mosimanegape,, and his secretary-general, Nozie Malunga Payet, have shown interest in remaining on the committee. Payet wants to return as public relations officer (PRO) while Mosimanegape wants to retain his...
The two teams have been neck-to-neck since the start of the second round while Gaborone United (GU) fell out of the race. Popa travelled to the Sowa Town Council Stadium on Wednesday and played to a 0-0 draw with the home side while Galaxy eased past...
The boxing body was appealing against a decision by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Session to withdraw the recognition of IBA as an international boxing federation.Recently, the IOC announced that if boxing remained without a recognised...
Smash Maniacs will host the 2024 edition of the Clash of Titans on Saturday at Naledi Senior Secondary School Hall.The tournament has over the years dished exciting contests and this year, Butale's life on the table would come under the...
This was hours before Rakgare made probably the harshest criticism of the duo and the Botswana Football Association (BFA) president, Maclean Letshiwiti, during Ashford Mamelodi's book launch on Wednesday evening. In an earlier interview, in...
The Serbian Embassy in Pretoria rejected the visa applications as they were submitted late by the Botswana Athletics Association (BAA).Team manager, Isaac Mbise told MmegiSport that they were informed by BAA that visa applications had been rejected...
The deadline for qualification is Sunday and tomorrow's event presents athletes with the final chance to book their place on the plane to Nassau, The Bahamas, where the World Athletics Relays will be held on May 4 and 5. The qualification period...
Mamelodi got the nod ahead of Olebile Sikwane and will be at the helm until August 31.There is no clause for extension or renewal, according to sources. BFL has called a press conference tomorrow where Mamelodi's appointment will be confirmed,...
The book delves into Mamelodi's decade-long reign at the BFA, between 1989 and 2000, revealing the behind-the-scenes everyday challenges and triumphs. The launch takes place at Setlhoa village starting at 6pm with invited guests able to purchase...
The Jungle Kings have now moved from the bottom three and secured position 13 before they take on Gaborone United (GU) this Wednesday. It was Police XI's fourth victory this season out of 19 matches. Before the Matebele encounter, Police XI last...
The home side wasted several scoring chances in the first half much to the disappointment of head coach, Louis Setshwane who believes they could have buried the game at that time.Setshwane said they did everything well in the first half, but only...
However Tiiso said the top four finish is still achievable adding that they will have to work hard in the remaining matches. "We have our targets. Orapa United since its establishment has been finishing on the top four bracket at the end of every...
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