Also known as: Gaborone United's Red Roses
Red Roses — Botswana's women's football team, defending champions in regional qualifiers eliminated by Sundowns in semi-final.
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Mmegi
The defending champions were thrashed 5-0 by the South African giants in the semi-final played in the GU Stadium, ending their hopes of reaching a third successive final and retaining the crown they won last year.Red Roses will instead face Malawi's Silver Strikers in Saturday's …
Red Roses denied dream home finalMmegi
… Red Roses' journey to the last four has been anything but a stroll through the garden. …
Red Roses' title defence faces its biggest testMmegi
… Niyonzima, however, said the defeat was a good test that could prove valuable as the Red Roses now enter the business end of the tournament. …
Red Roses tested as Sundowns clash loomsMmegi
… the narrow victory also exposed areas coach Khalid Ninyonzima will want corrected before they face tougher opposition in Herentals Queens and last year’s finalists ZESCO Ndola Girls.LDF stunned the defending champions in the 16th minute when Keitumetse Namane caught the Red Roses …
Red Roses survive scare as ZESCO make early statementMmegi
In a tournament draw held this morning at the Gaborone International Convention Centre, the Red Roses will begin title defence in Group A, against Zimbabwe's Herentals Queens, Zambia's ZESCO Ndola Girls and Lesotho Defence Force (LDF). …
Red Roses learn title defence routeMmegi
The triumph secured a third successive national crown for the Red Roses s and saw them become the first champions under the newly introduced national league format, further cementing their status as the benchmark of the women's game. …
Red Roses bloom to historic Three-PeatMmegi
… Orapa United emerged from the north while Gaborone United's Red Roses conquered the south, setting up a blockbuster title decider between the country's two dominant sides.It was a repeat of last season's final. …
Palapye final exposes women's football disconnectMmegi
… Yet just when it appeared his influence within the club structures was fading, he resurfaced through the Red Roses and guided the women’s side back to the summit.On Sunday afternoon, Niyonzima led GU to the BH National Women’s First Division League Southern Stream title following …
Niyonzima finds redemption with Red RosesMmegi
The feat came after Red Roses, as the team is known, edged rivals Double Action FC 2–1 in a tense city derby played at GU Stadium on Sunday afternoon. …
Red Roses finally bloom to the topDefending champions Red Roses were defeated 5-0 by South African side Sundowns in the semi-final at GU Stadium, ending their bid for a third successive final. Red Roses will now face Malawi's Silver Strikers in the third-place playoff, while Sundowns play ZESCO Ndola Girls in the final for the region's CAF Women's Champions League place.
27 August 2026 · Mmegi →
Defending champions Red Roses were defeated 5-0 by South African side Sundowns in the semi-final at GU Stadium, ending their bid for a third successive final. Red Roses will now face Malawi's Silver Strikers in the third-place playoff, while Sundowns play ZESCO Ndola Girls in the final for the region's CAF Women's Champions League place.
27 August 2026 · Mmegi →
Botswana's Red Roses, defending champions, face South African side Sundowns in today's semi-final of the regional qualifiers at GU Stadium, with the winner advancing toward the CAF Women's Champions League. Red Roses reached the last four after victories over Lesotho Defence Force and Herentals Queens, though they lost their group decider to ZESCO Ndola Girls.
27 August 2026 · Mmegi →
Defending champions GU were defeated 2-0 by Zambian side ZESCO at GU Stadium, finishing runners-up in Group A. Coach Niyonzima described the loss as a valuable test ahead of the semi-final stage of the tournament.
25 August 2026 · Mmegi →
The Red Roses secured a narrow victory but exposed defensive vulnerabilities against LDF, who scored in the 16th minute. Coach Khalid Ninyonzima attributed his players' struggle to anxiety and pressure, with tougher matches against Herentals Queens and ZESCO Ndola Girls ahead.
20 August 2026 · Mmegi →
The tournament runs from August 20 to 29 at the GU Stadium, with Botswana hosting the regional qualifiers for the first time. GU will be looking to defend the title they won last year after beating Zambia's ZESCO Ndola Girls on penalties.
14 August 2026 · Mmegi →
The Red Roses have been drawn in Group A with Zimbabwe's Herentals Queens, Zambia's ZESCO Ndola Girls, and Lesotho Defence Force for their title defence. ZESCO Ndola Girls will seek revenge after losing last year's final to GU on penalties, while Herentals Queens arrives as one of Zimbabwe's strongest clubs.
4 August 2026 · Mmegi →
GU secured their third consecutive national crown and became the first champions under the newly introduced national league format. They defeated Orapa in a match at Palapye Stadium on Saturday, coming from 1-0 down to win.
9 June 2026 · Mmegi →
Botswana's inaugural national women's league culminated in Gaborone United's Red Roses defeating Orapa United 5-1 in the national championship final in Palapye, but the match exposed a disconnect between the growing quality of play and the limited recognition and support given to women's football.
9 June 2026 · Mmegi →
Niyonzima led GU's women's side to the BH National Women's First Division League Southern Stream title with a 5-0 victory over BDF XI on Sunday.
25 May 2026 · Mmegi →
GU Football Club, known as Red Roses, defeated rivals Double Action FC 2–1 in a city derby to move to the top of the table and tighten their grip on the title race. The win comes after BDF XI and Jwaneng Galaxy FC held the top positions for much of the season.
12 May 2026 · Mmegi →