BDF XI — Botswana Premier League football club; finished second in 2025/26 FNB Premiership season.
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Daily News Botswana
… This year’s edition of the GM’s Soccer Fiesta featured Gaborone United, Mochudi Centre Chiefs, Jwaneng Galaxy and Namibian based African Stars in the men’s professional category, while Jwaneng Galaxy, Double Action, Gaborone United and BDF XI battled it out in the women’s profess …
Kelebeng hails GM Soccer Fiesta for community developmentMmegi
… e upcoming season.We are aware that Jwaneng Galaxy and Gaborone United will represent Botswana in continental competitions and they need to be ready." The action begins on Friday with the women's competition, with the national champions, Gaborone United (GU) Ladies, facing BDF XI …
GM Soccer Fiesta sets stage for new seasonMmegi
Additionally, women's sides Gaborone United, BDF XI, Jwaneng Galaxy, and Double Action will slug it out, and so will four social clubs: PV Monko, Bajanala, Barloworld, and Nkala.The football festival kicks off on Friday and runs until Sunday. …
Big guns head for GM's Soccer Fiesta showdownBotswana Sunday Standard
… The proposal will be tabled by BDF XI chairman Nelson Gabofiwe at the BFL Shareholders Meeting on July 11 at Lekidi Football Centre. …
Premier League Clubs to Reject League ExpansionWeekend Post
… Meanwhile, Sesinyi’s main rival in the goal race, Kgamanyane of Gaborone United, also closed the season strongly, scoring twice as GU secured a 2–1 victory over BDF XI. …
Sesinyi: Four Golden Boots in five seasonsMmegi
… The Reds beat BDF XI 2-1 to mark a winning end to their season. "To the players, technical team, management, supporters, and the entire Moyagoleele family, on behalf of Bank Gaborone, congratulations on a well-deserved league title victory. …
Bank Gaborone congratulates GU on championship victoryMmegi
… ce within the club structures was fading, he resurfaced through the Red Roses and guided the women’s side back to the summit.On Sunday afternoon, Niyonzima led GU to the BH National Women’s First Division League Southern Stream title following a commanding 5-0 victory over BDF XI …
Niyonzima finds redemption with Red RosesThe Botswana Gazette
The 2025/26 FNB Premiership season will conclude in Gaborone this weekend as supporters gather for the final match and championship celebrations The 2025/26 FNB Premiership season is set to conclude on Saturday, May 23, with Gaborone United taking on BDF XI at Gaborone United Sta …
FNB Premiership Set for Exciting CloseMmegi
… In a season defined by constant momentum shifts, GU’s rise feels like the moment everything had been building toward.For much of the campaign, BDF XI dictated the pace from the top, while Jwaneng Galaxy FC lurked dangerously with explosive goal margins and games in hand. …
Red Roses finally bloom to the topDaily News Botswana
… On other matches at the VTM Arena in Ga-Mononyane, Black Lions will battle it out with Calendar Stars, Extension Gunners welcomes BDF XI in Lobatse at Lobatse Sports Complex while Orapa United will host Mochudi Centre Chiefs at Itekeng Stadium. …
Will GU seal FNB Premiership championshipA minister hailed the fifth edition of the GM's Soccer Fiesta for nurturing talent and supporting community development, including health-care infrastructure, youth empowerment, and economic opportunities in Jwaneng Mine's area of influence. The event has also contributed to women's football growth and aligns with government priorities for inclusive sport.
3 August 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
A minister hailed the fifth edition of the GM's Soccer Fiesta for nurturing talent and supporting community development, including health-care infrastructure, youth empowerment, and economic opportunities in Jwaneng Mine's area of influence. The event has also contributed to women's football growth and aligns with government priorities for inclusive sport.
3 August 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
The three-day GM Soccer Fiesta tournament runs through Sunday to help clubs prepare for the 2026-2027 season, featuring Botswana Premier League teams and regional opposition including a Namibian side.
31 July 2026 · Mmegi →
Gaborone's Soccer Fiesta tournament, sponsored by Barloworld Equipment with P400,000, runs Friday to Sunday with matches across men's, women's, and social club divisions. Entry is P30 on Friday and Saturday, free on Sunday.
29 July 2026 · Mmegi →
Botswana Football League shareholders are expected to overwhelmingly reject a proposal by BDF XI chairman Nelson Gabofiwe to expand the Premier League from 16 to 18 clubs and increase registered players per club from 30 to 35. Shareholders argue the move would place additional financial strain on clubs already struggling to meet operational costs and player salaries.
6 July 2026 · Botswana Sunday Standard →
Jwaneng Galaxy forward Thabang Sesinyi claimed his fourth Golden Boot in five seasons after scoring four goals against Township Rollers on the final day of the season to separate himself from his closest rival, who was tied with him on 16 goals. The veteran striker also surpassed 100 professional goals in August 2025.
2 June 2026 · Weekend Post →
Gaborone United won the league championship this season, defeating BDF XI 2-1 in their final game. Bank Gaborone, the club's major sponsor, hosted a VIP event to mark the achievement and congratulated the players, technical team, management, and supporters on the "well-deserved league title victory."
26 May 2026 · Mmegi →
Niyonzima led GU's women's side to the BH National Women's First Division League Southern Stream title with a 5-0 victory over BDF XI on Sunday.
25 May 2026 · Mmegi →
The 2025/26 FNB Premiership season will conclude on Saturday, May 23, with Gaborone United taking on BDF XI at Gaborone United Stadium, with kick-off scheduled for 3pm.
20 May 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
GU Football Club, known as Red Roses, defeated rivals Double Action FC 2–1 in a city derby to move to the top of the table and tighten their grip on the title race. The win comes after BDF XI and Jwaneng Galaxy FC held the top positions for much of the season.
12 May 2026 · Mmegi →
Log leaders Gaborone United require three points against TAFIC FC on April 25 to seal the FNB Premiership championship and defend their title. The defending champions have accumulated 65 points with three games remaining, while TAFIC, in 12th position with 25 points, fight to avoid relegation.
23 April 2026 · Daily News Botswana →