CAF amps up annual grants to 54 member associations Funding skyrockets 500%, from $200,000 to a cool $1 million BFA pockets P6.6 million for Zebras’ AFCON group-stage run The Botswana Football Association (BFA) is gearing up for a financial windfall that could rewrite its playbook, all thanks to a sweeping overhaul from the Confederation of African Football (CAF) under president Patrice Motsepe. When the dust settles, the BFA’s coffers are expected to swell past...
Arguably the longest-serving CEO in BFA history Mfolo Mfolo served under two BFA presidents Babitseng confirms Mfolo’s decision to step down Mfolo Mfolo, the steadfast CEO of the Botswana Football Association (BFA), is preparing to step down next month as his contract concludes, bringing to a close one of the most enduring and impactful leadership tenures in the history of Botswana’s football. Having navigated the association through the terms of two presidents, Maclean Letshwiti...
Premier League office to claim 10% of clubs’ gate takings Funds earmarked to settle referees’ allowances FNB Premiership set to kick off again this weekend The Botswana Football League (BFL), pinched tight by cash woes, has once again found itself knocking on the doors of its own member clubs for financial rescue during the 2025/2026 FNB Premiership season. The league’s secretariat has openly admitted to grappling with severe cash-flow headaches, sparking...
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) is undergoing a financial transformation that is reshaping the landscape of football across the continent. At the center of this change is CAF President Patrice Motsepe, whose leadership has ushered in a period of unprecedented investment and reform. One of the most striking developments is the annual financial contribution of $1 million (approximately P13, 373, 320.00) that CAF now provides to each of its 54 member associations, a...
On the cusp of one of tennis’s grandest stages, a quiet revolution is unfolding from an unlikely corner of the globe. Ntungamili Raguin, a name now echoing through the corridors of international tennis, has vaulted into the ITF World Top 100 as of January 5, 2026. His rise from a ranking hovering around 200 just two months prior to this breakthrough is a story of relentless determination, a testament to the power of home soil...
MultiChoice, A Canal + Company is proud to announce its partnership with the Botswana Football Association (BFA) as the official broadcast partner for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). All AFCON matches will air live on SuperSport when the tournament begins on 21st December 2025, bringing world-class football action directly into the homes of Batswana. “We are delighted to partner with BFA and to be able to bring AFCON to as many Batswana as...
Al Ahly, the reigning champions of the Egyptian Premier League, have parted ways with Spanish manager José Riveiro. The club made the announcement on Sunday, ending his tenure after he coached only seven matches. José Riveiro departed from Orlando Pirates following a highly successful three-year period. During his time there, he secured five domestic cups, finished as league runner-up three consecutive times, and led the team to the semi-finals of the 2024-25 CAF Champions League....
Debswana Diamond Company has received a medal of honour from African Union Sports Council (AUSC) Region 5 in recognition of the company’s outstanding contribution and support to sport development over the years. The distinguished award celebrates organisations that have shown exemplary commitment to advancing sports, promoting youth engagement and by so doing supporting the regional sporting initiatives. The African Union Sports Council (AUSC) Region 5 is one of the five Regions entrusted with the responsibility...
Australia’s sprint scene has been electrified by a 17-year-old named Gout Gout, who at the Golden Spike meet in Ostrava, Czech Republic, clocked a stunning 20.02 seconds in the men’s 200m. This performance was not just any win; it marked his first senior race abroad, his first ever race in Europe, and his first senior win outside Australia. It also shattered his own Oceanian area record, setting a new benchmark for the continent and signaling...
The anticipation surrounding Botswana’s participation in the upcoming World Relays in China has been abruptly tempered by the withdrawal of three of its star athletes: Letsile Tebogo, Bayapo Ndori, and Collen Kebinatshipi. The Botswana Athletics Association (BAA) confirmed the news, citing “personal reasons” for the trio’s decision, but the circumstances surrounding their withdrawal remain shrouded in mystery and have ignited a debate over athlete welfare and funding within the nation’s sporting organizations. Letsile Tebogo, the...
