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2025 Africa Cup of Nations

2026-06-162026-10-27

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  1. October 2026
  2. Weekend Post

    … AFCON heroics earned him the move To understand the deflation now, one has to rewind to the exhilaration earlier in the year – to the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations finals, where Phoko announced himself to a continental audience. …

    Why Phoko is parting ways with Siwelele
  3. July 2026
  4. Weekend Post

    … Strategic push inspired by national team challenges In an interview, BFA National Executive Committee member Bathusi Rathari said the reforms were partly driven by the Zebras’ disappointing performance at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, where the team struggled with an aging rost …

    BFA orders clubs to field youth or face sanctions
  5. June 2026
  6. Mmegi

    … According to a source, one of his biggest ambitions was to earn a place in the Zebras squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) finals. …

    Chiefs resume contract negotiations with Fortune
Sport

Botswana goalkeeper Phoko exits South African club Siwelele

The News

Goitseone Phoko, a Botswana international goalkeeper who signed a two-year contract with South African club Siwelele FC in June after a strong Africa Cup of Nations performance, is negotiating an exit after four months. According to sources, his departure follows the departure of the coach who signed him, Lehlohonolo Seema.

10 hours ago · Weekend Post →

Yesterday

  1. Botswana goalkeeper Phoko exits South African club Siwelele

    Goitseone Phoko, a Botswana international goalkeeper who signed a two-year contract with South African club Siwelele FC in June after a strong Africa Cup of Nations performance, is negotiating an exit after four months. According to sources, his departure follows the departure of the coach who signed him, Lehlohonolo Seema.

    10 hours ago · Weekend Post →

Friday 10 July

  1. BFA mandates youth player quotas across all club levels

    The Botswana Football Association has introduced new play regulations effective June 30, 2026, requiring Premier League clubs to field at least three Under-23 and two Under-20 players in every match, with stricter quotas for lower divisions, and imposing disciplinary sanctions for non-compliance.

    10 July 2026 · Weekend Post →

Tuesday 16 June

  1. Chiefs resume Fortune contract talks amid rival club interest

    Chiefs are in ongoing contract renewal negotiations with 27-year-old forward Fortune, whose current deal expires in December. Despite the club's general manager confirming talks, a source reports growing interest from several top-flight clubs in South Africa and two FNB Premiership clubs monitoring his situation.

    16 June 2026 · Mmegi →

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