Mochudi Centre Chiefs — Botswana Premier League football club that won the Sunbet Charity Cup and returned to the FNB Premiership for the 2026/27 season.
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 …
… 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. …
… 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…
… 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. …
… 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 …
… In a night of passion, blood, sweat and tears, Jwaneng Galaxy pulled off a thrilling Orange FA Cup Season 7 triumph as goals from Keitumetse Samunzala and Omaatla Kebatho inspired a 2-1 win against Mochudi Centre Chiefs at the National Stadium. …
… This year’s edition will feature legends from two Botswana Premier league giants, Township Rollers and Mochudi Centre Chiefs as well as two South African giants, Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates. …
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.