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Extension Gunners

Also known as: Extension Gunners FC · Extension Gunners Holdings

Extension Gunners — Botswana Premier League football club based in Lobatse, securing sponsorship from DC Tours in 2026.

2026-04-232026-10-27

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  1. August 2026
  2. Weekend Post

    … The day concludes with Extension Gunners facing another promoted side, Mochudi Centre Chiefs, at 1900hrs. …

    After Boardroom battles, BFL back on the pitch
  3. July 2026
  4. Daily News Botswana

    Following a relatively unsteady season for Lobatse football giants, Extension Gunners FC, and the unceremonious departure of South Africa investor, Chief Ally Kgomongwe last year, the team now pins its hope on DC Tours, a new investor who will be with the team for a period of 15 …

    Gunners forge ahead against the odds
  5. Daily News Botswana

    Lobatse-based Premier League football club, Extension Gunners FC, will convene its Annual General Meeting at Newlook Primary School in Lobatse on Saturday. …

    Extension Gunners AGM Saturday
  6. May 2026
  7. Mmegi

    … We remembered how we would walk to the local stadium or Peleng grounds to watch the home-side team, Extension Gunners, which we called ‘Ezimnyama.’ My memory jogged to special times, like when the KTM choir visited our town, and we would dress up for the concerts.I recall this on …

    Remembering the great Lefesto: Anecdotes of a millennial
  8. Weekend Post

    … Extension Gunners, a team with a storied past, still cling to hope but face a daunting road ahead. …

    Relegation Drama Heats Up
  9. Mmegi

    … Black Lions, Extension Gunners, Santa Green, and Calendar Stars are all fighting for the single spot (13th position) above the drop zone with two games remaining for each side.The midweek results added more fuel to the fire with Stars and Santa Green both recording vital wins to …

    Relegation battle: He who blinks first gets the chop
  10. April 2026
  11. Daily 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 championship

Thursday 15 October

  1. BFL upholds Mogotsi suspension despite inconclusive footage

    The Botswana Football League upheld Township Rollers player Tebogo Mogotsi's suspension after an Extension Gunners match, finding that television footage was inconclusive on whether he received a yellow card, with match reports prevailing in the decision.

    15 October 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →

Monday 12 October

  1. Mochudi Centre Chiefs beat Township Rollers in week five

    Mochudi Centre Chiefs defeated Township Rollers with goals from Gilbert Baruti and Mpho Kgaswane, while Bakang Seboko scored for Rollers. The match was packaged as entertainment with cultural performances and fan choreography alongside the football.

    12 October 2026 · Daily News Botswana →

Thursday 8 October

  1. South African legend praises Botswana football, warns of talent loss

    Jomo Sono, the former Orlando Pirates player, watched Township Rollers beat Extension Gunners 3–0 at the National Stadium and praised the quality of Botswana's top-flight, saying the league can compete with South Africa's Premier League from number eight down. However, he warned that a generation of talent is slipping away due to lack of academies and school sport.

    8 October 2026 · Weekend Post →

  2. Chiefs host unbeaten Rollers in league match at stadium

    Mochudi Centre Chiefs face Township Rollers in week five of the Botswana Premier League on October 10 at the National Stadium. Rollers remain unbeaten in the 2026/2027 campaign but have experienced squad changes, while Chiefs seek to repeat last season's head-to-head success against their historically dominant rivals.

    8 October 2026 · Daily News Botswana →

Monday 5 October

  1. Mochudi Chiefs, Township Rollers clash in high-stakes league match

    Mochudi Centre Chiefs and Township Rollers meet in a Botswana Premier League fixture on Saturday at the National Stadium at 7pm. Both teams are on four points, with Chiefs having played three matches and Rollers two, as newly appointed Chiefs coach Reneilwe Letsholonyane faces an immediate test against one of the club's biggest rivals.

    5 October 2026 · Botswana Sunday Standard →

Wednesday 23 September

  1. Papama scores twice as Township Rollers beat Extension Gunners

    Township Rollers captain Marcel Papama scored two goals in Sunday's 3-0 victory over 10-man Extension Gunners, saying the win was harder than the scoreline suggested.

    23 September 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →

Monday 21 September

  1. Township Rollers defeat Extension Gunners 3-0 in rebuild

    Township Rollers defeated Extension Gunners 3-0 at the National Stadium, with goals from Marcell Papama (two) and Onkarabile Ratanang, lifting the 16-time champions to sixth place in the FNB Premier League. The win marks progress in the club's rebuilding effort following financial and administrative crises that prompted player departures.

    21 September 2026 · Daily News Botswana →

Friday 4 September

  1. Mochudi Centre Chiefs host newly promoted Tonota FC

    Mochudi Centre Chiefs face Tonota FC in FNB Botswana Premier League Matchday 2 at the Botswana National Stadium in Gaborone on 4 September 2026, after Chiefs lost 1-0 to Extension Gunners in their opening match.

    4 September 2026 · Weekend Post →

  2. Chiefs face ambitious Tonota in second weekend match

    Chiefs lost 1-0 to Extension Gunners in their FNB Premiership opener and sit 11th without a point, while Tonota beat TAFIC 1-0 and are fifth on three points. The upcoming match will be crucial for Chiefs to prevent their poor start from continuing.

    4 September 2026 · Mmegi →

Tuesday 1 September

  1. Gunners beat Chiefs with goal from Tefo Aleseng

    Gunners defeated Chiefs 1–0 at the National Stadium on Saturday, with youngster Tefo Aleseng scoring the solitary goal. Gunners' manager Paradzayi praised his players for executing their game plan to frustrate the highly-rated Chiefs.

    1 September 2026 · Mmegi →

Monday 24 August

  1. BFL releases 2026/27 fixture list after boardroom turmoil

    The Botswana Football League released its official fixture list for the 2026/27 FNB Premiership season on Monday, clearing the way for play to resume after a turbulent off-season marked by internal governance disputes. The same week, BFL chairperson Sipho Showa survived a motion of no confidence at the league's annual general meeting, with shareholders instead introducing a rotation system for board representation.

    24 August 2026 · Weekend Post →

Monday 27 July

  1. Extension Gunners FC secures 15-year sponsorship deal with DC Tours

    Following the departure of a South African investor, Lobatse football club Extension Gunners FC has secured a new investor, DC Tours, on a 15-year contract that gives the investor 100 per cent shares ownership of a newly established Gunners Holdings company. DC Tours will provide transport, accommodation, meals, and player allowances as part of a major sponsorship deal.

    27 July 2026 · Daily News Botswana →

Friday 24 July

  1. Extension Gunners to hold AGM Saturday in Lobatse

    Lobatse-based Premier League football club Extension Gunners FC will convene its Annual General Meeting on Saturday at Newlook Primary School. The AGM will review team performance, preparations for the upcoming season, discuss a possible new partnership, and elect a new executive committee.

    24 July 2026 · Daily News Botswana →

Friday 15 May

  1. Opinion: Reflections on former President Festus Mogae

    A personal essay reflecting on the death of former President Festus Mogae through childhood memories in Lobatse, recounting games, local sports, and cultural events from the author's youth.

    15 May 2026 · Mmegi →

Tuesday 12 May

  1. Botswana Premier League relegation battle tightens near season end

    Six teams remain in contention to avoid relegation in the Botswana Premier League as the season approaches its final matches. TAFIC FC need one win from their last two matches to guarantee safety, while Santa Green FC and other clubs fight to stay in the top flight.

    12 May 2026 · Weekend Post →

Friday 8 May

  1. Four teams fight for single spot above relegation zone

    Black Lions, Extension Gunners, Santa Green, and Calendar Stars are competing for 13th position with two games remaining each. Midweek wins by Stars and Santa Green have intensified the survival battle.

    8 May 2026 · Mmegi →

Thursday 23 April

  1. Gaborone United seek FNB Premiership title against TAFIC

    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 →

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