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Mochudi Centre Chiefs

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.

2026-04-232026-09-16
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  1. May 2026

  2. Mmegi

    … estment, Betway Botswana becomes the title sponsor, and the tournament will be known as the Betway Clash of the Legends.The annual one-day tournament will take place at the National Stadium on June 20, and this time will feature legends from two local sides, Mochudi Centre Chiefs …

    Clash of Legends receives P1.5m payout from Betway

  3. Weekend Post

    … Their remaining fixtures pit them against tough opponents, Nico United and Mochudi Centre Chiefs, both matches at home but against sides with much to play for. …

    Relegation Drama Heats Up

  4. Mmegi

    … Friday evening under the floodlights sees Black Lions face Mochudi Centre Chiefs in a clash of desperation and expectation. …

    Football returns to National Stadium
  5. April 2026

  6. Daily News Botswana

    … On other matches at the VTM Arena in Ga-Mononyane, Black Lions will battle it out with Calendar Stars, Extension Gunners welcomes BDF XI in Lobatse at Lobatse Sports Complex while Orapa United will host Mochudi Centre Chiefs at Itekeng Stadium. …

    Will GU seal FNB Premiership championship
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Botswana's inaugural Elite Top 8 football tournament launches with P1.5 million prize

The News

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 →

Sunday 13 September

  1. Botswana's inaugural Elite Top 8 football tournament launches with P1.5 million prize

    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 →

Friday 4 September

  1. Mochudi Centre Chiefs host newly promoted Tonota FC

    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 →

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 →

Monday 17 August

  1. Mochudi Centre Chiefs win Sunbet Charity Cup pre-season tournament

    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 →

Monday 10 August

  1. Mathew assumes Centre Chiefs presidency at kit launch

    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 →

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. 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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