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Gaborone United

Gaborone United — Botswana football club that won the 2025/26 FNB Premiership title and the BH National Women's First Division League Southern Stream title.

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  1. July 2026
  2. Weekend Post

    He is joined by former Gaborone United winger Mpho Kgaswane, striker Omphile Vissagie, dynamic attacker Phenyo Serameng, Benson Mosokobanji, Thabiso Serokane, promising youngster Phenyo Lekgetho, Brazilian midfielder Kennedy Xavier da Costa, and Kelvin Ndebele.

    Magosi’s million-Pula rebuild explained
  3. The Botswana Gazette

    Gaborone United will salute its title-winning teams, standout performers and club legends at a night celebrating a landmark season.

    GU Celebrates Double Glory
  4. June 2026
  5. Botswana Sunday Standard

    Sunday Standard GU to immortalize adored Dlamini to the highest degree This past week, the Gaborone United (GU) family and the wider football fraternity gathered to celebrate the life and times of Kegomoditswe “Degree” Dlamini, a man whose contribution to Gaborone United stretche

    GU to immortalize adored Dlamini to the highest degree
  6. Mmegi

    "Degree contributed immensely to the success of Gaborone United, and he is the one who convinced our director, Nicolas Zakhem, to invest in the club 21 years ago," GU said in a statement.

    GU to hold memorial service for Dlamini
  7. Daily News Botswana

    We played a couple of games against Gaborone United and I felt that if it was not for him, maybe the results could have been different,” he said.

    Ramoreboli backs Phoko move to Siwelele FC
  8. Mmegi

    The Ostriches suffered a 5-1 defeat to Gaborone United's Red Roses in the championship final in Palapye recently, extending GU's dominance of the domestic game whilst leaving Orapa to reflect on another near-miss.Despite the heavy scoreline, Mbulawa believes the gap between the t

    Orapa targets reinforcements after near-miss
  9. Daily News Botswana

    According to Kelebeng, Botswana once had coaches from Serbia amongst them Veselin Jelušić who took the Zebras to the unprecedented success, Dragojlo ‘Drago’ Stanojlović who coached premier league clubs including Mochudi Centre Chiefs, Notwane FC and Gaborone United, as well as

    Serbia Athletic Model Impressive
  10. Weekend 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 seasons
  11. Daily News Botswana

    Despite missing out on the league title in the final matches of the season, finishing as runners up to Gaborone United, Galaxy once again proved their dominance in cup football, winning the FA Cup for the third time in a row thus equating Gaborone United’s record of three consecu

    Cheers And Tears Seal Orange Cup
  12. May 2026
  13. Mmegi

    Commenting at the crowning ceremony, FNB Botswana Chief Marketing Officer, Peo Porogo, congratulated Gaborone United and emphasised the Bank’s broader vision.“We believe in creating opportunities that drive sports development while at the same time uplift communities, inspire you

    FNB Botswana celebrates greatness with crowning of 2025/26 FNB Premiership champions

Yesterday

  1. Mochudi Centre Chiefs recruit nine players for Premiership title push

    Mochudi Centre Chiefs, after returning to Botswana's FNB Premiership, have signed nine new players including defender Mosha Gaolaolwe, winger Mpho Kgaswane, and striker Omphile Vissagie, as part of an ambitious rebuilding strategy aimed at competing for trophies rather than merely surviving in the top division.

    22 hours ago · Weekend Post

Thursday 23 July

  1. Gaborone United celebrates landmark season with awards ceremony

    Gaborone United will hold an awards ceremony on Friday at GU Stadium to honour players, administrators, and club legends following a successful 2025/26 season.

    23 July 2026 · The Botswana Gazette

Monday 22 June

  1. Gaborone United to name stadium stand after Dlamini

    Gaborone United has announced that one of the stands at the club's stadium will be named after Kegomoditswe "Degree" Dlamini, who served the club as a player and team manager before passing away this past week. The club honoured his decades of service and dedication, describing him as loyal and committed to placing the club's interests ahead of his own.

    22 June 2026 · Botswana Sunday Standard

Thursday 18 June

  1. Gaborone United to hold memorial service for Dlamini

    Gaborone United will hold a memorial service for Dlamini, a former left back credited with convincing the club's current director Nicolas Zakhem to invest 21 years ago. Dlamini, aged 60, will be laid to rest at Phomolong Cemetery on Saturday.

    18 June 2026 · Mmegi

Monday 15 June

  1. National coach backs Phoko's transfer to South African Siwelele FC

    Botswana football coach Morena Ramoreboli has endorsed goalkeeper Goitseone Phoko's move to South Africa's Betway Premiership side Siwelele FC on a two-year contract, praising his performances at AFCON and Jwaneng Galaxy.

    15 June 2026 · Daily News Botswana

Friday 12 June

  1. Orapa seeks reinforcements after championship final loss

    Orapa lost 5-1 to Gaborone United in the championship final in Palapye. Mbulawa believes the gap between the sides stems from experience, exposure, and squad depth rather than talent.

    12 June 2026 · Mmegi

Thursday 4 June

  1. Botswana delegation studies Serbia's sports systems, agrees partnership

    A Botswana sports delegation led by Minister Jacob Kelebeng visited Belgrade to study Serbia's elite athletic systems and advance bilateral sports and culture partnerships. The two countries agreed to formalise their partnership through a Memorandum of Understanding, with discussions focusing on infrastructure development, sports science, and school and club-based sports models.

    4 June 2026 · Daily News Botswana

Tuesday 2 June

  1. Sesinyi wins fourth Golden Boot in five seasons

    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

Monday 1 June

  1. Jwaneng Galaxy wins third consecutive Orange FA Cup

    Jwaneng Galaxy defeated Mochudi Centre Chiefs 2-1 in the Orange FA Cup Season 7 final at the National Stadium, with goals from Keitumetse Samunzala and Omaatla Kebatho securing their third consecutive title and a CAF confederation entry ticket.

    1 June 2026 · Daily News Botswana

Wednesday 27 May

  1. Gaborone United crowned FNB Premiership champions

    Gaborone United won the 2025/26 FNB Premiership title. FNB Botswana used the crowning ceremony to highlight its commitment to grassroots football development and community uplift through its sponsorship of the league.

    27 May 2026 · Mmegi

Tuesday 26 May

  1. Gaborone United wins league title; Bank Gaborone celebrates

    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

Monday 25 May

  1. BDF XI falls short in BH National Women's League title chase

    Carmo Girls mounted a disciplined challenge in the BH National Women's League Southern Stream, defeating champions Gaborone United and Double Action while leading the table for weeks, but ultimately failed to secure the title.

    25 May 2026 · Mmegi

  2. Niyonzima guides GU women to Southern Stream title

    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

Wednesday 20 May

  1. FNB Premiership 2025/26 season concludes this weekend

    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

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

Monday 4 May

  1. Gaborone United wins second consecutive FNB Premiership title

    Gaborone United has won their second consecutive FNB Premiership crown, marking what the source describes as a "red revolution" after years of dominance by rival Township Rollers between 2015 and 2019.

    4 May 2026 · Mmegi

Tuesday 28 April

  1. GU clinches league title after losing to TAFIC

    GU mathematically secured the championship with four games remaining despite a shock defeat to TAFIC, with head coach Sean Connor attributing the loss partly to difficult pitch conditions.

    28 April 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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