Dimitar Pantev appointed Tonota FC head coach after Richards Bay exit
Former Richards Bay coach Dimitar Pantev has secured a return to Botswana after being appointed head coach of Botswana Premier League club Tonota...
Lukwago grateful for another national team opportunity
SC Villa goalkeeper David Lukwago is grateful for yet again being summoned for national duty as Uganda Cranes prepares to face Botswana in the 2027...
Jessica Motaung steps down as Kaizer Chiefs marketing director to pursue global role
Kaizer Chiefs board member Jessica Motaung has confirmed she will leave her position as the club's marketing director, while continuing to serve on...
Arsenal’s title defence, seen from South Africa
In the week Arsenal became champions, a notice circulating online in Botswana appeared to give their supporters a public holiday. It carried the...
FIFA paperwork delays Uganda duo as Paul Put explains squad omissions
Uganda head coach Paul Put has explained why several players will not be available for the upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against...
Paul Put explains Noble Okello’s absence from Uganda squad for AFCON 2027 qualifiers
Uganda coach Paul Put has explained why Noble Okello will miss the upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Botswana, revealing that...
Uganda to honour Khalid Aucho after international retirement
Khalid Aucho will be given the opportunity to say farewell to Uganda supporters after being included in Paul Put’s 30-man squad for the Africa Cup...
Uganda to honour Khalid Aucho in Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers
Khalid Aucho is set to receive an official farewell from Uganda after being included in Paul Put's squad for the Africa Cup of Nations 2027...
Uganda coach Paul Put names squad for Botswana AFCON qualifiers
Uganda head coach Paul Put has named a 30-man provisional squad for the upcoming double-header against Botswana in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations...
AFCON 2027 Qualifiers: Uganda name 30-man squad for Botswana clash as Aucho prepares for farewell
Uganda head coach Paul Put has named a 30-man squad for the upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Botswana, with captain Khalid...
Uganda name squad for 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Botswana
Uganda head coach Paul Put has announced his squad for the November international window, with the Cranes set to face Botswana twice in their 2027...
Uganda name squad for crucial 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Botswana
Uganda manager Paul Put has named his squad for the November international break and the two-legged 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying tie...
Botswana name 26-man squad for crucial AFCON qualifying double-header
Botswana have announced a 26-man squad for their upcoming Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying double-header against Uganda next month, with...
Botswana name squad for Uganda double-header in 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers
Botswana have announced their squad for next month’s decisive two-match meeting with Uganda in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. The...
Botswana name squad for crucial Uganda double-header in 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers
Botswana have announced their squad for next month's decisive two-match meeting with Uganda in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign....
Botswana name squad for Uganda double-header in 2027 AFCON qualifiers
Botswana head coach Thaloba Nthaga has announced his squad for the upcoming double-header against Uganda as the Zebras continue their campaign in...
Ivory Coast and Mali hit seven as African teams shine at FIFA U15 World Cup
Cote d'Ivoire and Mali produced the biggest wins as African teams continued to make an impression on the second day of the FIFA U15 World Cup and...
Orlando Pirates reach Caf Champions League group stage with 5-0 win over African Stars
Orlando Pirates have secured a place in the Caf Champions League group stage after completing a 5-0 aggregate victory over African Stars of...
Orlando Pirates reach CAF Champions League group stage as Ouaddou targets second star
Orlando Pirates reached the CAF Champions League group stages with a 5-0 aggregate victory over African Stars, giving head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou a...
Orlando Pirates reach CAF Champions League group stage with 5-0 win
Orlando Pirates have secured South Africa’s only place in the CAF Champions League group stage after completing a 5-0 aggregate victory over...
Twenty African nations set for FIFA World Cup debuts at U-15 tournament
Twenty African countries will make their first appearance at a FIFA World Cup when the inaugural U-15 tournament takes place in Baku, Azerbaijan,...
Ouaddou says Orlando Pirates have ‘no nerves' ahead of African Stars tie
Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou says his players are free of nerves as they prepare to face African Stars of Namibia in the second leg...
Botswana seek ACA support to accelerate growth of women's football
Women's football in Botswana is expanding rapidly, but a shortage of funding continues to hold back clubs and infrastructure, according to Botswana...
Orlando Pirates v African Stars: CAF Champions League return leg to be shown live on SABC 2
Orlando Pirates’ CAF Champions League second leg against African Stars will be broadcast live on SABC 2 on Friday evening, with the Buccaneers...
Orlando Pirates aim to complete African Stars victory and reach CAF Champions League group stage
Orlando Pirates need only avoid defeat against African Stars on Friday to secure their place in the CAF Champions League group stage. The...
Botswana goalkeeper Goitseone Phoko set to leave Siwelele FC after four months
Botswana international goalkeeper Goitseone Phoko is negotiating his departure from Siwelele FC only four months into a two-year contract. The...
CAF Champions League: African Stars coach confident of comeback against Orlando Pirates
African Stars coach Gerald Güther has backed his side to fight back against Orlando Pirates after suffering a narrow 1-0 defeat in the first leg of...
African Stars coach Guther confident Orlando Pirates tie can still be turned around
African Stars coach Gerald Guther insists his side's CAF Champions League second preliminary-round tie against Orlando Pirates remains open despite...
Radiopane absence from Orlando Pirates squad linked to careful workload management
Boitumelo Radiopane was left out of the Orlando Pirates squad for their CAF Champions League meeting with African Stars as head coach Abdeslam...
Orlando Pirates warned Champions League place is not yet secured
Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou says his side still have work to do despite taking a 1-0 lead into Friday's CAF Champions League second...
CAF Champions League: Orlando Pirates coach Ouaddou urges focus despite first leg win over African Stars
Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou believes his side have taken a major step towards reaching the CAF Champions League group stage after...
Orlando Pirates coach Ouaddou highlights importance of goalkeeper Sipho Chaine
Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has explained why goalkeeper Sipho Chaine plays a much bigger role than simply protecting the team's...
Orlando Pirates warned Champions League place is not yet secure
Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou says his side must treat Friday’s return leg against African Stars as an opportunity to win rather than...
Ouaddou warns Orlando Pirates their Champions League task is unfinished
Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou says his side must treat Friday's return leg against African Stars as a fresh challenge despite taking a 1-0...
Orlando Pirates edge African Stars FC as Abdeslam Ouaddou praises heat preparations
Orlando Pirates took a significant step towards the CAF Champions League group stages with a 1-0 victory over Namibia's African Stars FC at the...
Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou confident after African Stars win - 'We have one foot in the group stage'
The head coach believes his side have taken a massive step toward the CAF Champions League group stages following their narrow victory over African...
Moremi gives Orlando Pirates slender first-leg lead over African Stars
Orlando Pirates moved closer to the CAF Champions League group stages with a 1-0 victory over African Stars in the first leg of the final...
Kaizer Chiefs suffer Confederation Cup setback as Orlando Pirates win in Botswana
Kaizer Chiefs face a difficult fight to reach the Confederation Cup group stages after a 1-0 defeat by Red Arrows in Zambia, while Orlando Pirates...
Kaizer Chiefs face uphill task after Red Arrows defeat as Orlando Pirates win in Botswana
Kaizer Chiefs' hopes of reaching the Confederation Cup group stages suffered a major setback as they were beaten 1-0 by Red Arrows in Zambia on...
Tshepang Moremi gives Orlando Pirates first-leg advantage against African Stars
Orlando Pirates secured a narrow 1-0 victory over African Stars in the first leg of their CAF Champions League second preliminary round tie at...
Africans Stars 0-1 Orlando Pirates: 'Favouring Yanela Mbuthuma over Boitumelo Radiopane will cost us; they're playing nonsense, won't win anything this season; far from Mamelodi Sundowns level in the CAF Champions League'
The Soweto giants visited the Namibian side in Botswana in the CAF Champions League second preliminary round. The Sea Robbers secured a hard-fought...
Orlando Pirates name starting XI for African Stars CAF Champions League tie
Orlando Pirates return to CAF Champions League action on Saturday when they face African Stars at the Botswana National Stadium. The match,...
Orlando Pirates make three changes for African Stars Champions League tie
Orlando Pirates have made three changes to their starting line-up for the CAF Champions League preliminary second round qualifier against African...
Orlando Pirates begin CAF Champions League campaign against debutants African Stars
Orlando Pirates return to CAF Champions League duty on Saturday when they face African Stars in the second preliminary round at the Botswana...
Confirmed: Three changes in Orlando Pirates’ starting 11 vs African Stars
African Stars host Orlando Pirates in the CAF Champions League in Botswana. Here's coach Abdeslam Ouaddou's starting line up.
How to watch Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs in CAF competition
Orlando Pirates' CAF Champions League tie against African Stars will be shown live in South Africa, while Kaizer Chiefs' match against Red Arrows...
Orlando Pirates draw on past Champions League disappointment against African Stars
Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou says last season's failure to reach the CAF Champions League group stage has taught his side how to approach...
African Stars confident ahead of Orlando Pirates CAF Champions League tie
African Stars coach Gerald Guther says his side have prepared thoroughly for Orlando Pirates and are ready to compete in the first leg of the CAF...
Orlando Pirates target strong first-leg advantage against African Stars
Orlando Pirates begin their bid to reach the CAF Champions League group stages when they face African Stars in the second preliminary round on...
African Stars vs Orlando Pirates CAF Champions League Match Preview: How to watch, kick-off, venue, squad news, current form and prediction
GOAL brings you all the details on how to watch the Namibian side lock horns with the South African champions at the Botswana National Stadium....
Orlando Pirates warned of another difficult SADC test against African Stars
Orlando Pirates may look stronger than African Stars on paper, but club legend Tlou Segolela believes their record against teams from the Southern...
Orlando Pirates Face African Stars Test as Oswin Appollis Becomes Injury Doubt
Orlando Pirates will look to take control of their CAF Champions League second preliminary-round tie when they face Namibian champions African...
Orlando Pirates face Champions League test as Abdeslam Ouaddou seeks redemption
Orlando Pirates' hopes of reaching the CAF Champions League group stage rest on a crucial tie against African Stars, with coach Abdeslam Ouaddou...
Orlando Pirates’ CAF Champions League opener to be shown live on SABC 2
South African champions Orlando Pirates will begin their CAF Champions League campaign against Namibian champions African Stars on Saturday, with...
Pirates set sights on CAF Champions League group-stage return
Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou says qualifying for the CAF Champions League group stages is a major target this season after the club's...
Orlando Pirates set sights on Caf Champions League group stage
Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou says reaching the Caf Champions League group stages is a major objective this season after his side were...
Orlando Pirates boss Abdeslam Ouaddou targets positive result against African Stars
Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou says his side must return from Botswana with a positive result when they face African Stars in the...
Ouaddou sets Champions League group-stage target for Orlando Pirates
Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou says qualifying for the CAF Champions League group stages is a key objective this season after the club’s...
Orlando Pirates set sights on Champions League group-stage return
Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou says reaching the CAF Champions League group stages is a major target for the club after last season's early...
Orlando Pirates set sights on CAF Champions League group-stage place
Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou says his side are determined to reach the CAF Champions League group stages after being knocked out at the...
Ouaddou sets Orlando Pirates target of CAF Champions League group-stage return
Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou says qualifying for the CAF Champions League group stage is a priority this season after the club missed out...
Orlando Pirates cast as underdogs for African Stars Champions League test
African Stars have arrived in Botswana ahead of a crucial CAF Champions League meeting with Orlando Pirates, who have unexpectedly been labelled...
Rooi Mahamutsa completes CAF C Diploma after Botswana promotion success
Former Orlando Pirates defender Rooi Mahamutsa has completed his CAF C Diploma, marking another milestone in his football career, his former club...
Tunisia draw twice as 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign begins
Tunisia’s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign began without a win as the Carthage Eagles drew 1-1 with Uganda and 2-2 with Botswana...
Tunisia left searching for solutions after two draws in AFCON 2027 qualifiers
Tunisia began their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign without a win after drawing 1-1 with Uganda and 2-2 with Botswana. The results...
Sesinyi cleared to make Marumo Gallants debut as bottom club seek first win
Marumo Gallants have been handed a boost ahead of their return to Betway Premiership action, with Botswana international forward Thabang Sesinyi...
Botswana withdraws from joint 2028 AFCON bid with Zimbabwe and South Africa
Botswana has withdrawn from the joint bid with Zimbabwe and South Africa to host the 2028 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after its government...
Letsholonyane says Matebele experience has prepared him for Chiefs' trophy challenge
Mochudi Centre Chiefs coach Reneilwe Letsholonyane says his season fighting for survival with Matebele FC has equipped him for the greater...
Celtic International Star set for Early Lennoxtown Return
Sebastian Tounekti is set to return to Celtic earlier than expected after Tunisia cancelled their weekend friendly against Mali. The winger has...
Norwich City face Anis Ben Slimane injury concern after Tunisia cancel Mali friendly
Norwich City could face a fresh fitness concern over Anis Ben Slimane after Tunisia cancelled Saturday's friendly against Mali, with reports...
Reneilwe Letsholonyane faces early test as Mochudi Centre Chiefs coach
Reneilwe Letsholonyane will take charge of Mochudi Centre Chiefs for the first time when they face Tati African Football Independent Club (TAFIC)...
Botswana pulls out of joint 2028 AFCON bid, leaves Zimbabwe, South Africa
EWN Botswana has officially withdrawn from the joint bid with South Africa and Zimbabwe to host the 2028 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), according...
Tunisia coach Moine Chaabani drops Elias Achouri amid dispute
Tunisia head coach Moine Chaabani has reportedly excluded Elias Achouri from the national team squad following a heated disagreement between the...
Tunisia cancel planned friendly against Mali
Tunisia's coaching staff, led by Moein Chaabani, have cancelled the national team's friendly against Mali. The match had been scheduled for 3...
Moment Celtic Star Sparks International Touchline Chaos
Celtic Star Sebastian Tounekti found himself at the centre of a heated late incident during Tunisia's 2-2 draw with Botswana. The Celtic winger...
Zimbabwe receive government backing for 2028 AFCON joint bid with South Africa and Botswana
Zimbabwe have officially secured government guarantee backing for their bid to co-host the 2028 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) alongside South...
AFCON 2027 qualifying: Equatorial Guinea, DR Congo and Burkina Faso win
Equatorial Guinea, DR Congo and Burkina Faso claimed victories on Monday as the second matchday of the Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifiers...
2027 AFCONQ: Al-Mastouri defends Tunisia performance after 2-2 Botswana draw
Tunisia striker Hazem Al-Mastouri has attracted attention with his assessment of the national team’s performance after the 2-2 draw with Botswana,...
AFCON 2027 qualifiers: Burkina Faso and DR Congo climb to top after wins
Burkina Faso and DR Congo moved to the top of their AFCON 2027 qualifying campaigns with narrow victories on Monday, while Equatorial Guinea...
Tunisia held by Botswana as winless run reaches eight in Afcon qualifying
Tunisia's difficult run continued as Botswana fought back to secure a 2-2 draw in their Africa Cup of Nations Group H qualifier in Rades on Monday....
Mastouri double not enough as Botswana frustrate Tunisia in Afcon qualifier
Tunisia’s difficult start to their Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign continued as Botswana fought back to claim a 2-2 draw in Rades on...
‘100% wrong…’ Celtic’s Sebastian Tounekti slammed for incident involving Botswana coach
Sebastian Tounekti was on the bench again, this time for Tunisia, for their Africa Cup of Nations qualifier on Monday against Botswana. The Celtic...
Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifying: DR Congo keep perfect record as Tunisia draw again
The Democratic Republic of the Congo maintained their 100% start to the Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifying campaign with a 2-1 win over Zimbabwe...
Tunisia held by Botswana after Kgamanyane and Mastouri trade doubles
Tunisia were held to a 2-2 draw by Botswana in an entertaining Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match, despite dominating possession and producing...
Tunisia's home frustrations continue as Botswana fight back in AFCON 2027 qualifying
Tunisia were held to a second successive draw in the Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifiers after Botswana came from behind to earn a 2-2 draw in...
Tunisia held by Botswana as Mastouri double fails to secure AFCON 2027 win
Tunisia were held to a second successive draw in the Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifiers after Botswana came from behind to earn a 2-2 draw in...
Tunisia held again as Botswana fight back for draw
Tunisia were held to a 2-2 draw by Botswana in the second round of the Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifiers, extending a disappointing run for the...
Tunisia ‘in freefall’ after Botswana draw, says commentator Issam Chaouali
Tunisia commentator Issam Chaouali launched a fierce attack on the national team after their 2-2 draw with Botswana in the second round of...
Issam Chaouali calls for major Tunisia changes after Botswana draw
Tunisian commentator Issam Chaouali has called for a radical overhaul of the national team after Tunisia were held to a 2-2 draw by Botswana in...
Issam Chaouali says Tunisia need ‘radical solution' after Botswana draw
Issam Chaouali called for sweeping changes to the Tunisia squad after their disappointing 2-2 draw with Botswana in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations...