By: Tawanda Mutasa Southern Africa is a large subset of the continent, containing more than a quarter of African countries. It is therefore shocking to discover the region’s five largest stadia are all focused in three countries. Here they are. FNB STADIUM Named for the First National Bank, the FNB Stadium is Africa and Southern Read More
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From being one of the power houses in our local football and once setting a trend by being the only team in our league to win the title unbeaten in 2012, Mochudi Centre Chiefs emulated European giants such as Arsenal in 2004 and Italian ‘The Old Lady,’ Juventus in 2012. TALKING POINTS Centre Chiefs struggle Read More
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Recently, the footballing nation was mourning two South Africans who perished through car accidents. This has been a concern over decades and the problems still persists. Similar to car accidents, there is a trend in footballers who tend to remedy their situations by alcohol this affecting their performance on the pitch and later destroying their Read More
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By Tawanda Mutasa The Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, is a tournament where African countries compete. All fifty plus nations on the continent qualify to participate. With that much diversity, it is rather surprising only a handful of countries have managed to take the cup. Of the fourteen countries who have carried the cup, half Read More
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Arguably, Badman, as affectionally known by his supporters is one of the greatest athletes in Botswana, and his name is inscribed in Botswana’s greatest athletes of all time. TALKING POINTS Makwala`s last lap in Olympics 2020+1 Olympics last hope for Botswana The job of being Isaac Makwala, 35, is about to be more complex than Read More
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BY:Botho Nthokwane Does Botswana really need an angel from GOD to come and show her, her potential in athletics especially in field and track events. Botswana athletics should definitely be our bet to be the most successful major sport. TALKING POINTS Potential of Botswana Athletics to be our major sport The importance of Grassroots development Read More
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BY: Calystus Rapalai BPL players to watch, Batswana will be looking forward for an exciting entertainment when the premier league resumes in time to be communicated, since teams were given time to prepare themselves after the outbreak of covid-19. TALKING POINTS BPL season transfer window is open New International stars to watch for the new Read More
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BY: Rapalai Calystus Botswana football and the nation at large are mourning the death of former Zebras coach Major David Bright, aged 65. Fakude, as affectionally known, passed away on Monday 25th January 2021 at the Sir Ketumile Masire Teaching Hospital, due to COVID 19 related illness.
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By Katlego Mechidi There are many clubs in Botswana football history that played in the elite league for a long run but never became successful. Such teams include Tafic SC, Nico United to mention a few. Some of these clubs have never lifted any trophy whereas some just came to the premier league and got Read More
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Badminton world conveyed this week to honour their longest serving administrator in Tyiyapo Eunice Mokoba-Mokhosoa with a meritorious award, to appreciate her services for her effortless contribution in the game. A meritorious award is an accolade presented to someone in recognition of a special act of service or sustained outstanding performance. One to qualify has Read More
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