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Tonota FC

Tonota FC — newly promoted FNB Premiership club that won the inaugural Tati River Cup in 2026 and secured P3.3 million sponsorship.

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In coverage

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  1. September 2026
  2. Weekend Post

    FNB Botswana Premier League – Matchday 2 | 4 September 2026 | Gaborone The Botswana National Stadium in Gaborone plays host to a fascinating early-season encounter as Mochudi Centre Chiefs welcome newly promoted Tonota FC in what promises to be a contest of starkly contrasting mo

    Match Preview: Mochudi Centre Chiefs vs Tonota FC
  3. 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
  4. Weekend Post

    When Tonota FC secured promotion to the FNB Premiership, the instinct might have been to pop the champagne and call it a season well lived.

    Tonota FC refuses to read the script…
  5. August 2026
  6. 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
  7. The Botswana Gazette

    Tonota FC’s 2-1 win over Nkana capped the inaugural tournament as organisers set their sights on attracting more clubs, partners and international opposition to Francistown each year.

    Tati Cup Eyes Annual Growth
  8. Daily News Botswana

    Tonota FC were crowned champions of the first edition of the Tati River Cup after defeating Zambia’s Nkana FC 2-1 in the final played at the Obed Itani Chilume Stadium on Saturday in Francistown.

    Tonota FC win inaugural Tati River Cup
  9. 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
  10. July 2026
  11. Mmegi

    The Tati River Cup will be contested over the course of a single day on Friday 8 August in Francistown and will see the Zambia giants take on three Botswana Premier League opponents: Township Rollers, TAFIC Sporting Club and Tonota FC.

    Zambian Giants Nkana Set for Botswana Test in Inaugural Tati River Cup
  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. May 2026
  14. Mmegi

    The two sides are battling for the single slot left in the Premier League following Prisons XI and Tonota FC’s automatic promotions.In a pre-match press briefing, coaches from the two sides promised entertaining two legs and delivered as expected in the first leg.

    Dinare draw first blood promotion quest

Yesterday

  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.

    19 hours ago · 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

Tuesday 1 September

  1. Tonota FC secures P3.3 million sponsorship ahead of Premiership debut

    Newly promoted Tonota FC has secured sponsorship commitments worth P3.3 million, including a P2.5 million three-year deal with Old Mutual Short-Term and P800,000 over two seasons from betting firm Bet267. The financial backing positions the club as contenders in its maiden Premiership campaign rather than merely a survival story.

    1 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

Thursday 13 August

  1. Tonota FC wins inaugural Tati River Cup in Francistown

    Tonota FC defeated Zambian side Nkana FC 2-1 in the final of the inaugural Tati River Cup at Obed Itani Chilume Stadium in Francistown. Organisers plan to attract more clubs, partners and international opposition to the tournament annually.

    13 August 2026 · The Botswana Gazette

Monday 10 August

  1. Tonota FC win inaugural Tati River Cup against Nkana

    Tonota FC defeated Zambia's Nkana FC 2-1 in the final of the first edition of the Tati River Cup at the Obed Itani Chilume Stadium in Francistown on Saturday. The home side came from behind after Nkana scored first, with goals from Arnold Mampori and Emmanuel Timu securing the trophy.

    10 August 2026 · Daily News Botswana

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. Zambian champions Nkana tour Botswana for inaugural Tati River Cup

    Zambian record league champions Nkana will compete in the inaugural Tati River Cup on Friday 8 August in Francistown, facing Township Rollers, TAFIC Sporting Club, and Tonota FC as part of their pre-season preparation for the 2026-27 campaign.

    30 July 2026 · Mmegi

  2. 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 19 May

  1. Dinare take first-leg advantage in Premier League promotion race

    Two teams are contending for the single remaining Premier League slot after Prisons XI and Tonota FC secured automatic promotion. Dinare won the first leg of their two-legged playoff.

    19 May 2026 · Mmegi

Friday 24 April

  1. Prisons XI to be crowned league champions at Galaxy Stadium

    Prisons XI will face Jwaneng Young Stars this afternoon at Galaxy Stadium, where they will be officially crowned and handed the league trophy. Led by Kaelo 'Digger' Montwedi and assisted by former player Tatenda Mbikiwa, the team started their season poorly before improving.

    24 April 2026 · Mmegi

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