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Mochudi Centre Chiefs

Mochudi Centre Chiefs — Botswana Premier League football club that recently returned to the FNB Premiership and signed nine new players ahead of the 2026-2027 season.

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In coverage

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  1. July 2026
  2. Mmegi

    Saturday's programme shifts to the men's tournament, where defending champions Jwaneng Galaxy face Mochudi Centre Chiefs before Botswana Premier League champions GU take on Namibian side African Stars.

    GM Soccer Fiesta sets stage for new season
  3. Weekend Post

    The men’s competition will feature Gaborone United, Mochudi Centre Chiefs, hosts Jwaneng Galaxy, and Namibian champions African Stars; keeping with the tradition of inviting at least one regional club to widen the tournament’s appeal.

    GM Soccer Fiesta: A million-Pula lifeline for the community
  4. 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
  5. Weekend Post

    For Mochudi Centre Chiefs, that moment has arrived. After years spent struggling outside Botswana’s elite football echelon, the Kgatleng giants have returned to the FNB Premiership with a clear statement of intent.

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

    Mochudi Centre Chiefs, popularly known as Magosi, have been among the busiest clubs in the…

    FNB Premiership Transfer Rush
  7. June 2026
  8. Daily News Botswana

    The excitement surrounding the much-anticipated Clash of Legends featuring long-time rivals Township Rollers, Mochudi Centre Chiefs, Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates may have ended on Saturday with Orlando Pirates crowned champions, but the event’s legacy is set to endure far be

    Orlando Pirates crowned Champions
  9. Daily News Botswana

    Such fixtures involve historic clashes between local clubs; Mochudi Centre Chiefs and Township Rollers as well as the one between Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates in neighbouring South Africa.

    Four locks horns in football spectacular
  10. The Botswana Gazette

    The event will bring together former football greats from Township Rollers, Mochudi Centre Chiefs, Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates in a celebration of football heritage, community pride and sporting nostalgia GAZETTE REPORTER…

    Clash of Legends Weekend
  11. Weekend Post

    The experienced player is reportedly eyeing a transfer to Mochudi Centre Chiefs ahead of the 2026/27 season.

    Rollers in freefall as crisis deepens
  12. Weekend Post

    This year’s event promises an electrifying showdown, featuring legends from Township Rollers squaring off against their counterparts from Mochudi Centre Chiefs, Kaizer Chiefs, and Orlando Pirates—a celebration of some of Botswana’s most iconic football figures.

    Bona Life reaffirms commitment to Clash of Legends

Yesterday

  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. 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

Monday 27 July

  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.

    27 July 2026 · Weekend Post

Wednesday 15 July

  1. FNB Premiership clubs strengthen squads ahead of new season

    FNB Premiership clubs are intensifying preparations for the new season, expected to commence on August 30, with several teams strengthening their squads through high-profile acquisitions.

    15 July 2026 · The Botswana Gazette

Monday 22 June

  1. Orlando Pirates win Clash of Legends charity football event

    Orlando Pirates were crowned champions at the Clash of Legends event held at the National Stadium on Saturday, which featured rival teams and was attended by President Duma Boko and First Lady Kaone. The event aimed to raise funds and awareness for retired players facing difficult circumstances in their post-football lives.

    22 June 2026 · Daily News Botswana

Thursday 18 June

  1. Former players stage charity exhibition match

    Former players from Mochudi Centre Chiefs, Township Rollers, Kaizer Chiefs, and Orlando Pirates will compete in a charity exhibition match at the National Stadium on June 20, reigniting historic rivalries for bragging rights and charitable purposes.

    18 June 2026 · Daily News Botswana

Wednesday 17 June

  1. Bona Life renews sponsorship of Clash of Legends this weekend

    Bona Life has renewed its title sponsorship of the 2026 Betway Clash of Legends, an event at the National Stadium bringing together former football greats from Township Rollers, Mochudi Centre Chiefs, Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates to celebrate football heritage and community pride.

    17 June 2026 · The Botswana Gazette

Tuesday 16 June

  1. Township Rollers faces unpaid wages, player departures amid crisis

    Botswana's football powerhouse Township Rollers is in financial turmoil, with players demanding payment of up to 12 months' unpaid salaries, bonuses, and rental allowances by end of June. The crisis has triggered senior player departures, including defender and midfielder Mosha Gaolaolwe, who has requested contract termination to move to another club.

    16 June 2026 · Weekend Post

Monday 15 June

  1. Bona Life renews Clash of Legends sponsorship for second year

    Bona Life has renewed its sponsorship of the Betway Clash of Legends for 2026, set to take place on June 20 at the National Stadium, featuring Township Rollers against Mochudi Centre Chiefs, Kaizer Chiefs, and Orlando Pirates.

    15 June 2026 · Weekend Post

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

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

Monday 25 May

  1. Betway invests P1.5 million in Clash of Legends football tournament

    Betway Botswana has committed P1.5 million to the Clash of Legends football tournament, now renamed Betway Clash of the Legends, to support retired football players' welfare and elevate the event into a regional attraction. This year's edition will feature legends from Township Rollers and Mochudi Centre Chiefs alongside South African giants Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates.

    25 May 2026 · Botswana Sunday Standard

Thursday 21 May

  1. Betway sponsors Clash of Legends football tournament with P1.5 million

    Betway has sponsored the fourth edition of Clash of the Legends with P1.5 million, to be held on June 20 at the National Stadium featuring Mochudi Centre Chiefs, Township Rollers, Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates. The tournament aims to support retired football legends facing hardship after their careers end.

    21 May 2026 · Daily News Botswana

Wednesday 20 May

  1. Betway sponsors Clash of Legends tournament with P1.5m payout

    Betway Botswana has become the title sponsor of the annual Clash of Legends one-day tournament with a P1.5m investment. The tournament will take place at the National Stadium on June 20 and feature legends from Mochudi Centre Chiefs, Township Rollers, Kaizer Chiefs, and Orlando Pirates.

    20 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. Orange FA Cup quarterfinals feature Black Lions versus Mochudi

    The Orange FA Cup quarterfinals begin Friday with Black Lions facing Mochudi Centre Chiefs at the National Stadium. Dibata, struggling in the league, has become an FA Cup dark horse after eliminating Ferry Wanderers and Morupule Wanderers in earlier rounds.

    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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