The much-hyped 4x400m clash between Botswana and the United States at the upcoming World Athletics Relays has hit an unexpected snag. The Americans have officially pulled out of both the men’s and women’s 4x400m events, delivering a major blow to what promised to be one of track and field’s most electrifying rivalries. Slated for May 2–3 at Botswana’s National Stadium, the global relay extravaganza was set to showcase a thrilling duel between two sprinting powerhouses....

The decision by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to strip Senegal of their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title has shaken the African football community to its core. Senegal, who won the final in Rabat against the host nation Morocco by a score of 1-0, saw their triumph overturned months later after an unprecedented ruling by an independent CAF Appeals Board. The heart of the controversy lies in Senegal’s players walking off the...

As preparations near completion for the historic World Athletics Relays set for May, the National Stadium stands on the cusp of a significant milestone, awaiting official certification from World Athletics. Minister of Youth, Gender, Sport and Culture Jacob Kelebeng addressed Parliament this week, confirming that renovations on the stadium’s athletics track, the centerpiece for the global event scheduled for May 2–3, have been finalized. The Local Organizing Committee (LOC) and Botswana National Sports Commission (BNSC)...

The 2026 Prefontaine Classic is shaping up to be a historic showdown in the men’s 200-meter dash, as sprint phenoms Letsile Tebogo, Kenny Bednarek, and the young Australian sensation Gout Gout prepare to face off in Eugene, Oregon. Each athlete brings a unique story, fierce talent, and world-class credentials that promise to electrify the track and captivate fans worldwide. This race, set against the backdrop of one of track and field’s most revered meets, will...

The Botswana Football Association (BFA) has ushered in a new era of leadership with the appointment of Kago Mosinyi as acting chief executive officer, stepping in to fill the sizeable shoes left by the association’s longest-serving CEO, Mfolo Mfolo. This transition, revealed exclusively by this publication, marks a pivotal moment in BFA’s administrative journey. Mosinyi’s rise comes on the heels of earlier reports that Mfolo would not seek to renew his contract, despite maintaining amicable...

Though the Zebras returned from the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) without a single win or goal to their name, their valiant grind on Africa’s grandest football stage didn’t go unrewarded. Each squad member is set to pocket a neat P150,000, a solid consolation for the tough campaign. The Botswana Football Association (BFA) revealed this week that the nation banked roughly $500,000 (around P6.6 million) from the team’s Morocco showing. Of that pot, over...

The 2026 Botswana Golden Grand Prix is set to play a pivotal role as a rehearsal for the forthcoming World Athletics Relays, organizers have confirmed. This event will serve as a critical operational test just one week before the international relay extravaganza arrives in Gaborone. In an exclusive interview this week, Glody Dube, founder of Golden Sports Agency, revealed that the meet scheduled for 26 April at the National Stadium will function as a comprehensive...