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Jwaneng Galaxy

Also known as: Jwaneng Galaxy Football Club · Jwaneng Galaxy Ladies

Botswanan football club competing in the FNB Premiership and CAF Champions League, preparing for 2026/27 season

2026-04-232026-09-11

In coverage

Verbatim sentences from the source article.

  1. July 2026
  2. Mmegi

    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 showdown
  3. Daily News Botswana

    According to vice chairperson of the tournament, Njabulo Gilika, this year’s invited teams include Jwaneng Galaxy, Mochudi Centre Chiefs, Gaborone United Football Club and African Stars Football Club from Namibia.

    Soccer Fiesta takes centre stage
  4. June 2026
  5. Mmegi

    Fortune has made significant contributions to the squad, including scoring crucial goals against Township Rollers and TAFIC, and leading Chiefs to the final of the Orange FA Cup where they lost to Jwaneng Galaxy.

    Chiefs resume contract negotiations with Fortune
  6. Daily News Botswana

    He said Phoko was originally the first goalkeeper he wanted to wear the Jwaneng Galaxy jersey.

    Ramoreboli backs Phoko move to Siwelele FC
  7. Daily News Botswana

    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 Nikola Kavazović, who guided Township Rollers, Gaborone United, Sua Flamingoes, and Jwaneng Galaxy

    Serbia Athletic Model Impressive
  8. Weekend Post

    Jwaneng Galaxy forward Thabang Sesinyi has solidified his place as one of the FNB Premiership’s most lethal strikers.

    Sesinyi: Four Golden Boots in five seasons
  9. Daily News Botswana

    It was a contrast of cheers and tears on Friday evening as Jwaneng Galaxy etched their names in football history books, winning the Orange FA Cup for the third consecutive time in the final showdown of Season 7.

    Cheers And Tears Seal Orange Cup
  10. May 2026
  11. Mmegi

    Magosi, as the team is called, continued their impressive run after edging Orapa United 2-1 in an entertaining Orange FA Cup semi-final played at the National Stadium on Saturday evening.The victory booked Chiefs a place in the Season 7 final where they will face Jwaneng Galaxy i

    We are building a team for continental stage- Malete
  12. Weekend Post

    Their remaining matches, including a tough away game at Jwaneng Galaxy and home fixtures against Township Rollers and Sua Flamingos, offer a balanced but challenging path.

    Relegation Drama Heats Up
  13. Weekend Post

    Last December, salary payments were also delayed, with Jwaneng Galaxy and Sua Flamingoes stepping in to provide crucial support.

    Cash-strapped BFL fails to pay Salaries
Sport

Ramoreboli leaves Zebras for Bafana Bafana assistant role

The News

Morena Ramoreboli has been appointed assistant coach for South Africa's Bafana Bafana under new head coach Pitso Mosimane, departing Botswana's Zebras just weeks before crucial 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualification matches against Libya and Tunisia in September. The Botswana Football Association says it will announce an interim coach before the squad reports for camp on Monday.

20 hours ago · Daily News Botswana

Today

  1. Ramoreboli leaves Zebras for Bafana Bafana assistant role

    Morena Ramoreboli has been appointed assistant coach for South Africa's Bafana Bafana under new head coach Pitso Mosimane, departing Botswana's Zebras just weeks before crucial 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualification matches against Libya and Tunisia in September. The Botswana Football Association says it will announce an interim coach before the squad reports for camp on Monday.

    20 hours ago · Daily News Botswana

Yesterday

  1. GU, Jwaneng Galaxy face CAF Champions League return legs

    Gaborone United and Jwaneng Galaxy both drew 1-1 in their opening CAF Champions League legs, with decisive return matches to come.

    10 September 2026 · The Botswana Gazette

Wednesday 9 September

  1. Coach Ramoreboli leaves Zebras for South African assistant role

    Botswana Football Association and South African Football Association jointly announced that Zebras coach Morena Ramoreboli has departed to become assistant coach to South Africa's Pitso Mosimane ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign, hours after announcing a preliminary national team squad.

    9 September 2026 · Mmegi

Monday 7 September

  1. Gaborone United seeks away win at Young Africans

    Gaborone United travel to Tanzania for the return leg of their CAF Champions League preliminary round tie against Young Africans, needing an away win after conceding a late equaliser in Saturday's 1-1 first-leg draw at home. With the aggregate score tied, Yanga hold a slight advantage via the away-goals rule.

    7 September 2026 · Daily News Botswana

Thursday 27 August

  1. BFL and BFA clash over women's league start date

    The BFL proposes beginning the FNB Premiership season tomorrow with a Saturday break for the COSAFA CAF Champions League Women's qualifiers, arguing action cannot be delayed as Gaborone United and Jwaneng Galaxy prepare for CAF competitions next week. The BFA requests postponement of Week 1 to allow the Women's COSAFA qualifiers to conclude.

    27 August 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

  2. National Stadium regains CAF accreditation after refurbishment

    Botswana's National Stadium has regained CAF Category 3 accreditation following comprehensive upgrades to its playing surface, media facilities, and security infrastructure. The stadium was previously unusable for continental competition, forcing national teams and top clubs to play home fixtures 465 kilometres north in Francistown at significant financial and logistical cost.

    24 August 2026 · Weekend Post

Monday 3 August

  1. GM Soccer Fiesta drives community development in Jwaneng area

    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

Friday 31 July

  1. GM Soccer Fiesta begins three-day pre-season tournament

    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

Thursday 30 July

  1. GM Soccer Fiesta tournament drives community development in Jwaneng

    The GM Soccer Fiesta, held annually in Jwaneng since 2022, has raised funds for school hostel renovations, a new clinic, and a women's football team, with surplus revenue reinvested into community projects. The fifth edition takes place July 31 to August 2.

    30 July 2026 · Weekend Post

Wednesday 29 July

  1. GM Soccer Fiesta kicks off with multiple division draws

    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

  2. Premier league teams compete in Jwaneng soccer fiesta

    Four premier league teams, including Namibian club African Stars, will compete at the 5th Jwaneng Mine General Manager's Soccer Fiesta this weekend. The tournament aims to help local teams prepare for the season ahead while raising proceeds for the village of Thankane.

    29 July 2026 · Daily News Botswana

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

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

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

Tuesday 19 May

  1. Chiefs reach Orange FA Cup final after beating Orapa

    Chiefs (Magosi) defeated Orapa United 2-1 in the Orange FA Cup semi-final at the National Stadium on Saturday evening, advancing to the Season 7 final where they will face defending champions Jwaneng Galaxy.

    19 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

Wednesday 6 May

  1. Botswana Football League fails to pay staff salaries for April

    The Botswana Football League is facing severe financial difficulties and has failed to pay staff salaries for April. Premier League referees have threatened to boycott upcoming matches over unpaid match fees, while the league office seeks assistance from the Gambling Authority and explores alternative funding with three matches remaining in the season.

    6 May 2026 · Weekend Post

Monday 4 May

  1. 2025 Botswana National Sport Awards nominees announced

    The 2025 Botswana National Sport Awards have produced a strong list of nominees for sportsman and sportswoman of the Year, with athletes, footballers, judokas, chess and karate practitioners in contention. The Sportsman of the Year category includes sprinter Collen Kebinatshipi, who won double gold at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo in the 400m and 4x400m relay and set a national record of 43.53 in the 400m, footballer Goitseone Phoko, who helped Jwaneng Galaxy win the Orange FA Cup and featured in AFCON 2025, and judoka Tumiso Phuthego.

    4 May 2026 · Botswana Sunday Standard

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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