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TAFIC FC

TAFIC FC — Francistown-based football club competing in the FNB Botswana Premier League, securing P2 million sponsorship in 2026.

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  1. October 2026
  2. Daily News Botswana

    … On Saturday, Prisons XI handed Enesia FC their first defeat of the season winning 3 -1, while TAFIC and Matebele played to a 2-all draw. …

    Chiefs claim bagging rights
  3. Daily News Botswana

    … Sitting 10th on the log with just four points from an available 12, their struggles were highlighted by a 2-0 defeat to TAFIC last weekend. …

    Chiefs host unbeaten Rollers in royal encounter
  4. September 2026
  5. Weekend Post

    … A 1-0 victory over TAFIC in their Premiership opener was a statement of intent from a club playing its first-ever top-flight season. …

    Match Preview: Mochudi Centre Chiefs vs Tonota FC
  6. Mmegi

    … Magosi suffered a false start to their FNB Premiership 2026-2027 campaign, by losing 1-0 to Extension Gunners last Saturday, whilst Tonota FC announced themselves in the elite league with a 1-0 victory over TAFIC. …

    Chiefs face ambitious Tonota test
  7. Daily News Botswana

    Francistown-based TAFIC Football Club (FC) has landed a major boost of P2 million sponsorship deal from PstBet Botswana, ahead of their upcoming league campaigns. …

    TAFIC FC secures P2m sponsorship deal
  8. August 2026
  9. Weekend Post

    … Saturday brings a full slate: Orapa United will welcome newly promoted Enesia FC, while Tonota FC host TAFIC FC. …

    After Boardroom battles, BFL back on the pitch
  10. Daily News Botswana

    … The main tournament includes a strong four-team line-up comprising Township Rollers, TAFIC FC, Tonota FC and Nkana FC from Zambia. …

    Francistown set to host inaugural Tati River Cup tomorrow
  11. July 2026
  12. Daily News Botswana

    … Tonota FC, TAFIC FC, Enesia FC and Orapa United FC will lock horns in the Bet267 Charity Spectacular, dubbed Walala Wasala, with proceeds from the event going towards charity. …

    Four battle for glory in Betway spectacular
  13. June 2026
  14. Mmegi

    … Fortune has made significant contributions to the squad, including scoring crucial goals against Township Rollers and TAFIC, and leading Chiefs to the final of the Orange FA Cup where they lost to Jwaneng Galaxy. …

    Chiefs resume contract negotiations with Fortune
  15. Mmegi

    … The partnership was meant to make TAFIC a competitive side once again, and it almost delivered the first-ever league trophy in 2025. …

    TAFIC back in the hands of society

Monday 12 October

  1. Mochudi Centre Chiefs beat Township Rollers in week five

    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 →

Thursday 8 October

  1. Chiefs host unbeaten Rollers in league match at stadium

    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 →

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 →

  2. Chiefs face ambitious Tonota in second weekend match

    Chiefs lost 1-0 to Extension Gunners in their FNB Premiership opener and sit 11th without a point, while Tonota beat TAFIC 1-0 and are fifth on three points. The upcoming match will be crucial for Chiefs to prevent their poor start from continuing.

    4 September 2026 · Mmegi →

Thursday 3 September

  1. TAFIC FC secures P2 million sponsorship from PstBet Botswana

    Francistown-based TAFIC Football Club has secured a P2 million sponsorship deal from PstBet Botswana covering a three-season partnership, including full playing kit support. The package is intended to drive the club's long-term sustainability and competitiveness.

    3 September 2026 · Daily News Botswana →

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 →

Thursday 6 August

  1. Francistown hosts inaugural Tati River Cup football tournament

    The inaugural Tati River Cup, a one-day pre-season football tournament, kicks off at Obed Itani Chilume Stadium in Francistown. The tournament features four teams—Township Rollers, TAFIC FC, Tonota FC, and Nkana FC from Zambia—plus women's curtain-raiser matches, and aims to revive football in the Northern Region while boosting community development and local sport tourism.

    6 August 2026 · Daily News Botswana →

Thursday 30 July

  1. Four Northern Region clubs compete in Francistown charity football tournament

    Four football teams from the Northern Region will compete in the Bet267 Charity Spectacular on Saturday in Francistown, with tournament proceeds dedicated to infrastructure development of the children's ward at Nyangabgwe Referral Hospital. The event, which has secured sponsorship worth more than P350,000, will feature matches, entertainment, and dignitaries including the Minister of Trade and Entrepreneurship.

    30 July 2026 · Daily News Botswana →

Tuesday 16 June

  1. Chiefs resume Fortune contract talks amid rival club interest

    Chiefs are in ongoing contract renewal negotiations with 27-year-old forward Fortune, whose current deal expires in December. Despite the club's general manager confirming talks, a source reports growing interest from several top-flight clubs in South Africa and two FNB Premiership clubs monitoring his situation.

    16 June 2026 · Mmegi →

Friday 12 June

  1. Francistown football club TAFIC returns to society control

    TAFIC, which had been managed by a company with Petro Hyper owning 90% and the society owning 10%, has returned to full society control following the departure of Petro Hyper. The majority shareholders notified the society of the lapsed management contract, and the society has requested a meeting to resolve outstanding issues.

    12 June 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 →

Monday 4 May

  1. Gaborone United wins second consecutive FNB Premiership title

    Gaborone United has won their second consecutive FNB Premiership crown, marking what the source describes as a "red revolution" after years of dominance by rival Township Rollers between 2015 and 2019.

    4 May 2026 · Mmegi →

Tuesday 28 April

  1. GU clinches league title after losing to TAFIC

    GU mathematically secured the championship with four games remaining despite a shock defeat to TAFIC, with head coach Sean Connor attributing the loss partly to difficult pitch conditions.

    28 April 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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