A platform that stimulates economic activity The Orange Phikwe National Marathon has reached a major milestone, celebrating 10 years of growth as one of Botswana’s leading road races while cementing its role as a powerful driver of sports development, tourism and economic activity in Selebi-Phikwe. Over the past decade, the marathon has evolved from a community sporting event into a national attraction, drawing thousands of athletes, fitness enthusiasts and spectators from across Botswana and the...

  Everything can wait! England and Argentina will revive their intense rivalry with a 2026 FIFA World Cup Semifinal meeting at the Atlanta Stadium on Wednesday evening. The Three Lions slayed the Vikings of Norway in the previous round thanks to Jude Bellingham’s brace, while La Albiceleste took down the stubborn Swiss – thanks in the main to a sensational strike from Julian Alvarez. Here’s the breakdown as England and Argentina battle for a spot...

Everything can wait! European heavyweights France and Spain will meet in the first Semifinal at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, set for the Dallas Stadium on Tuesday evening. Les Bleus blew away Morocco to secure their passage into the final four, as Kylian Mbappe continues to terrorise defences across North America, while La Roja again struck late in the game to overcome Belgium and reach the semis for the first time since winning the tournament...

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...

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has decisively rejected a proposal to expand the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) from its current 24-team format to 28 teams, ensuring the continent’s premier football tournament remains unchanged in size for the foreseeable future. This decision, reached in a round-robin vote by the CAF Executive Committee, marks a significant moment in the governance of African football, reflecting tensions between visionary leadership and the pragmatic concerns of the sport’s...

Every time Botswana’s sprint sensation Collen Kebinatshipi charges down the home stretch, outpacing some of the fastest men in the world, the spotlight naturally falls on the athlete. Yet, away from the cameras and the applause, a reserved schoolteacher has quietly spent more than two decades shaping some of Botswana’s finest sprint talent. His name is Chilume Ntshwarang – known within athletics circles as “Chippa” – but beyond the track, he remains one of the...

Township Rollers, undeniably Botswana’s crown jewel of football and a club that commands fierce loyalty, now finds itself caught in one of the stormiest stretches in its storied modern history. For decades, Mapalastina – the club’s hallowed home ground, stood tall as a beacon of local football glory. This was more than just a team; it was a juggernaut powered by a steady stream of trophies, a galaxy of star players, and, crucially, rock-solid financial...

Fresh off securing one of Southern Africa’s most influential football roles, the COSAFA presidency, Botswana Football Association (BFA) president Tariq Babitseng stands at a pivotal crossroads. His recent election to lead the regional body has thrust Botswana into the spotlight within Southern African football circles and placed Babitseng among the continent’s rising football administrators. While much of the attention has centered on his regional ambitions and expanding influence beyond Botswana’s borders, a quietly transformative project...