Mochudi Centre Chiefs — Botswana Premier League football club competing in the 2026/2027 FNB Premiership season.
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Daily News Botswana
… In other midweek results, BDF XI and Morupule Wanderers settled for two-all draw, Gaborone United defeated Orapa United by a solitary goal, Enesia FC and TAFIC FC settled for a one-all draw, while Jwaneng Galaxy defeated Centre Chiefs one nil. …
Sua Flamingoes edge Extension GunnersMmegi
… The former Township Rollers and Mochudi Centre Chiefs burly attacker found the net either side of the break to send Dinare clear at the top of the table after two rounds of matches.Dinare had opened their season with a 3-0 demolition of Notwane, but Saturday’s victory carried gre …
Dinare roar past Lions to maintain perfect startWeekend Post
… Mochudi Centre Chiefs set the tone early, cutting ties with Spanish coach Miguel Torreira with immediate effect after only three matches. …
Why top flight can’t stop firing its coachesDaily News Botswana
… Meanwhile, in another encounter played at the Obed Itani Chilume Stadium in Francistown, Mochudi Centre Chiefs beat Enesia FC by 2-1. …
Tonota FC maintains top spotDaily News Botswana
The marquee match week five fixture between Mochudi Centre Chiefs and rivals, Township Rollers have ended with the Kgatleng giants getting the valuable three points and all the bragging rights on offer. …
Chiefs claim bagging rightsThe Botswana Gazette
… BONGANI MALUNGA One of Botswana football’s heavyweight rivalries returns to centre stage on Saturday night when Mochudi Centre Chiefs and Township Rollers collide in the eagerly anticipated Royal Encounter at the National Stadium…
Royal Encounter Returns Under LightsDaily News Botswana
Township Rollers and Mochudi Centre Chiefs are set for a highly anticipated clash, with both sides promising a fiercely competitive encounter as they aim to stamp their authority in the Botswana Premier League. …
Rollers and Chiefs set for showdownWeekend Post
As Township Rollers lodge a formal complaint against Mochudi Centre Chiefs The oldest rivalry in Botswana football has acquired an improbable new weapon: the drone. …
Drone war erupts as Rollers, Chiefs edge toward showdownWeekend Post
… Gaborone United open their account against Nico United in the capital; Sua Flamingoes host Orapa United on home soil in Sua; and Mochudi Centre Chiefs lock horns with Morupule Wanderers. …
3 Games, P1.5 Million: The Top 8 returnsDaily News Botswana
The return of the Botswana Premier League, following the international break, brings a tactical and narrative intrigue, anchored by week five’s marquee fixture, alias ‘the royal encounter’ between Mochudi Centre Chiefs and Township Rollers at the National Stadium on October 10. …
Chiefs host unbeaten Rollers in royal encounterSua Flamingoes defeated Extension Gunners 1-0 in Lobatse on Wednesday, with Lucas Keabetswe scoring in the 78th minute to move the team to third place with 14 points. The result leaves Extension Gunners on nine points outside the top eight.
29 October 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Sua Flamingoes defeated Extension Gunners 1-0 in Lobatse on Wednesday, with Lucas Keabetswe scoring in the 78th minute to move the team to third place with 14 points. The result leaves Extension Gunners on nine points outside the top eight.
29 October 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Dinare defeated Black Lions 2-1 in an FNB Premiership match, with Thatayaone 'Popo' Ramatlapeng scoring both goals to keep Dinare top of the table after two rounds. Black Lions, relegated last season, equalized through Onkemetse Powe but could not hold on.
27 October 2026 · Mmegi →
Four coaches have been dismissed barely seven rounds into Botswana's new FNB Premiership season, with several others facing job insecurity. The high turnover reflects boardroom impatience driven by early results and administrative disputes, with little regard for coaches' past achievements.
27 October 2026 · Weekend Post →
Tonota FC defeated Police XI 2-0 to remain atop the FNB Premiership table, extending their unbeaten run to six matches with four wins and two draws for 14 points. Goals from Motsholetsi Sikele and Emmanuel Timu secured the victory at Obed Itani Chilume Stadium in Francistown.
19 October 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
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 →
Mochudi Centre Chiefs, on a four-match unbeaten league run, play Township Rollers in the Royal Encounter on Saturday night at the National Stadium, with pride and early season momentum on the line.
9 October 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
Township Rollers and Mochudi Centre Chiefs will play at the National Stadium on Saturday in a Botswana Premier League match. Both teams are emphasizing competitive performance, with Chiefs' coach prioritizing team development and Rollers' coach describing the club as in a rebuilding phase.
9 October 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Township Rollers has lodged a formal complaint with the Botswana Football League's acting chief executive, alleging that Mochudi Centre Chiefs flew an unauthorised drone over Rollers' closed training session at Lekidi Football Centre on Thursday morning. The complaint, which comes two days before the teams' scheduled fixture, says the device hovered over the training area between 08h00 and 09h00 and was intercepted by Rollers' security personnel.
8 October 2026 · Weekend Post →
Botswana's Top 8 football competition, which had been dormant for six years, is being revived with a new sponsor, African Hero. The BFL CEO described the return as "restoration of a proud football tradition" and "the return of the most prestigious competition in our domestic game."
8 October 2026 · Weekend Post →
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 →
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 →
After a six-year absence, the Mascom Top 8 tournament—once a cornerstone of local football—is being revived with African Hero as the new sponsor. The acting BFL CEO describes the return as restoring a proud tradition and beginning a new chapter in Botswana's domestic game.
28 September 2026 · Botswana Sunday Standard →
The Top 8 tournament returned after a six-year break with a P4 million injection from African Hero, with support from BTC's P1 million pledge, aimed at restoring commercial viability and grassroots impact of local football. Minister of Sport Jacob Kelebeng called for stadiums to reclaim their former glory and fill venues to attract corporate investment.
28 September 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Eight of Botswana's top football clubs will compete in the inaugural Elite Top 8 tournament with a total purse of P3.05 million, featuring a P1.5 million championship prize for the winners. Quarter-finals pit Gaborone United against Nico United, Mochudi Centre Chiefs against Morupule Wanderers, Sua Flamingos against Orapa United, and Jwaneng Galaxy against Township Rollers, with finals scheduled for 9–11 October.
13 September 2026 · Botswana Sunday Standard →
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 →
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 →
Mochudi Centre Chiefs defeated Gaborone United 2-1 to win the Sunbet Charity Cup, continuing their dominant pre-season form. The victory marked Chiefs' second successive win over GU, while Gaborone United struggles to find their rhythm despite fielding Premier League-winning players.
17 August 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Mathew has taken over as president of Centre Chiefs (Magosi), succeeding Stanton Fredricks, who moves to the club's board of directors. Speaking at the unveiling of the team's new kit in Tlokweng on Friday, Mathew said he aims to build on past successes and restore the club to greater glory.
10 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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →