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by MTHULISI SIBANDA JOHANNESBURG, (CAJ News) – IN his quest to help SuperSport United challenge for titles Thatayaone Ditlhokwe is neither carried away by his solid spell in the South African premiership nor his first personal accolade. The Botswana international defender has been one of the most dependable performers for the DStv Premiership hopefuls as they mount a challenge to neighbours Mamelodi Sundowns’ stronghold on the league title. With the spotlight on the fearsome SuperSport Uni...

BW’s finest firing in Morocco Botswana duo Kabelo Seakanyeng and Tumisang Orebonye have found life very much to their liking in Morocco, giving the defenders of Botola 2 – the country’s second tier – sleepless nights. The pair have been in scorching form since they arrived in North Africa back in November, quickly establishing themselves as integral parts of the Olympique Club de Khouribga (OCK) machine. 27-year-old Sekanyeng in particular has impressed, emerging as a firm fan favourite...

18th February 2021 The transfer business among clubs that was opened the beginning of last year December has finally been closed this past Friday. With an anticipation of the return of action this year when the transfer window opened, it seems now it was not really worth it after all, said Kagiso Kgaogano, football analyst. “Even though it was a slow transfer unlike the previous ones, a good number of teams have participated in this business. The only problem is that it ends without a league ...

 October 16, 2020 The draw for the tournament will be staged on the pitch at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Thursday, October 22 at 10h00, and will be streamed live on www.COSAFA.com. Botswana coach Gaoletlhoo Nkutlusang has named her provisional squad for the coming COSAFA Women’s Championship that will be held in South Africa’s Nelson Mandela Bay from November 3-14. The team has been inactive for eight months due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but skipper Bonang Otlhagile says this should...

The chairman and founder of the fast growing Kweneng regional league outfit VTM FC Vincent Mafuta says the club is

12 in, 12 out as Majatlhaga shake it up Although local football remains at a Covid-19 enforced standstill, things are happening extremely quickly at Masitaoka FC. Sweeping changes are taking place at the newly-promoted Molepolole-based side, with 12 players being released and 12 replacements duly ushered in. For the unfortunate dozen who have been let go, it marks a ruthless return for their hard work in the previous season. Cut short with four games remaining, it was a season in which Masitaok...

David Bright: Botswana mourn death of former Zebras coach Last updated on David Bright during his time as coach of Botswana The Botswana Football Association (BFA) has paid tribute to former national team coach David Bright who has died at the age of 64. In a statement the BFA said that it was "reeling in shock and mourning the death of Major Bright who passed away on Monday evening after he was diagnosed with Covid-19 recently." As well as coaching Botswana on several occasions he was also in...

Knee injury derails defender’s North African adventure One of the country’s three ‘Moroccan musketeers’, Simisani Mathumo has endured a nightmare start to his North African adventure. Since leaving for Morocco in November, the 29-year-old has managed just 45 minutes of competitive action for his new club, First Division side, Olympique Club de Khouribga (OCK). For over a month, the national team defender has been forced to watch from the sidelines after picking up a nasty knee injury in...

Midfield maestro secures P250, 000 pay day Amid social media speculation the deal had fallen through at the last minute, Voice Sport can exclusively reveal Mothusi Cooper is officially a Lusaka Dynamos player. The talented 23-year-old midfielder has signed a two-year deal with the Zambian Super League team, putting pen to paper on the 8th of January. All paperwork, including work permit and registration, is now complete and the player began training with his new side on Monday. The deal include...

22nd December 2020 As they get ready for the beginning of the season, Mochudi Rovers have appointed former Township Rollers assistant coach Zachariah Muzadzi as head coach. Muzadzi who has been a coach since 2008 after being a player, says being appointed in this position is a big challenge for his career. “I am coming to Mochudi Rovers to start a great legacy, all eyes will be on me to see if I can achieve whatever am wishing to achieve. I am so excited I cannot wait to start my first train...