As Botswana grapples with tightening fiscal pressures, the government has defended its decision to host the 2027 TAFISA World Congress, emphasizing that international sporting events should be viewed as strategic investments rather than mere expenses. Officials argue these events have the potential to generate sustained economic benefits. Responding to a parliamentary inquiry from Gamalete MP Boniface Mabeo, Acting Minister of Sport and Arts Lawrence Ookeditse confirmed that Botswana secured the rights to host the 30th...

For years, Botswana football has been caught in a cycle of fleeting ambition. Investors arrive with big promises, bankroll a handful of player salaries, chase quick success, and vanish when fortunes shift. What they often leave behind are unpaid debts, struggling clubs, and little to show for their efforts. But Botswana Football Association (BFA) president Tariq Babitseng believes Gaborone United owner Nicolas Zakhem has rewritten that script. At a time when the country faces a...

When football meets charity, the impact goes far beyond goals and trophies. In Jwaneng, the GM Soccer Fiesta has transformed lives; renovating school hostels, building a new clinic, creating opportunities for women in sport, and pumping millions of pula into community development. As the tournament gears up for its fifth edition from July 31 to August 2, organisers say it’s no longer just a pre-season warm-up. Since launching in 2022, the event has grown into...

For every football club on a rebuilding path, there comes a moment when patience wears thin and expectations mount. For Mochudi Centre Chiefs, that moment has arrived. After years spent struggling outside Botswana’s elite football echelon, the Kgatleng giants have returned to the FNB Premiership with a clear statement of intent. Promotion is no longer the goal – they want to compete, challenge, and reclaim their place among the country’s football powerhouses. The club’s sweeping...

For years, football development in Botswana has been measured primarily by what unfolds on the pitch; trophies lifted, players nurtured, and national teams’ performances. Yet, the Botswana Football Association (BFA) is shifting the focus beyond the stadium lights to the less visible but crucial arena of governance, planning, and financial stewardship. It is here, in the offices behind the scenes, that the future of the sport is truly shaped. The association is intensifying its commitment...

Township Rollers have just penned one of the most significant commercial deals in the annals of Botswana football; a five-year technical sponsorship with Italy’s renowned sportswear brand, Diadora. This landmark agreement is set to breathe new vigor into the club’s operations and ambitions, signaling a fresh dawn for the Gaborone giants. Unveiled with much anticipation this week, the deal carries an estimated value of P20 million over five years. Diadora’s contribution is no mere token;...

The Botswana Football Association (BFA) has introduced comprehensive regulations requiring clubs at all levels to provide genuine opportunities for young footballers. These measures mark one of the most significant shifts in player development policy in Botswana’s football history. Signed by BFA President Tariq Babitseng and General Secretary Kago Mosinyi, the 2026 BFA Play Rules and Regulations (PRAR) took effect on June 30, 2026. They impose strict youth quotas and minimum playing time mandates designed to...