The political landscape complicates the comeback Recent Umbro sponsorship deal fuels comeback talk Rumors are swirling that Township Rollers and their former club president, Jagdish Shah, might be inching closer to rekindling their partnership amid the mounting financial and administrative chaos engulfing Botswana’s most storied football institution. Though no official word has surfaced, behind-the-scenes murmurs suggest informal discussions have taken place between Shah and the club’s current leadership. Shah, a longtime patron and a...

Ahead of the massive encounter between Liverpool and Manchester City this weekend, we are bringing you a unique look at one of football’s most storied rivalries through the eyes of the fans who live and breathe it.  From the streets of Abuja to the heart of Johannesburg, we explore the deep-rooted passion and the “Red vs Blue” divide that defines this fixture across the continent. As Arne Slot and Pep Guardiola prepare for a tactical...

Ahead of the massive encounter between Liverpool and Manchester City this weekend, we are bringing you a unique look at one of football’s most storied rivalries through the eyes of the fans who live and breathe it.  From the streets of Abuja to the heart of Johannesburg, we explore the deep-rooted passion and the “Red vs Blue” divide that defines this fixture across the continent. As Arne Slot and Pep Guardiola prepare for a tactical...

Long before Botswana’s male sprinters and middle-distance runners seized global attention, it was the women who first carried the nation’s hopes onto the world stage. At the heart of that narrative stands Amantle Montsho-Nkape, a name that still resonates with pride, possibility, and what once seemed an unshakable breakthrough. On August 29, 2011, Montsho carved her place in history at the World Championships in Daegu, South Korea. In a gripping 400-meter final, she surged past...

  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...