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Gabonamong hangs his boots

Yesterday, the legendary Mogogi “Gino Manchester” Gabonamong announced his retirement from football. The announcement came a few days after winning the BTC Premiership league medal of 2016-2017 with Township Rollers.

“I have decided to retire from football,” Gabonamong tells rollersfc.com, “I just felt this was the right time, I am at an age where I feel I have done enough and need to move on from playing the game.”

Gino’s football career is nothing short of spectacular. When he was a teenager, English Premier League giants Manchester United called him for trials, hence his nickname Manchester. In 1998, when he was only 15 years of age, he was playing in the Botswana Premier League with Mogoditshane Fighters.

“My time with Fighters was my most successful in terms of silverware; we were winning league titles and cup competitions,” said Gabonamong.

At the age of 16, he made his debut for the Zebras, where he went on to make 47 appearances. He spent 9 years in South Africa Premier League where he made 237 appearances, a record for a Motswana.

This mouth-watering CV of Gino was not an unexpected stroke of good luck. When asked about his success secrets, he said without discipline, focus, humility and hard work, nothing is achievable.

He took to Facebook to humbly thank football family and everyone.

“Thank you can never be enough. Because there is so much to be thankful for, and so many people to thank. Thank you everyone,” reads Mogogi’ post.

BFA would like to thank Gino for his extraordinary service to Football, and wishes him nothing but the best.

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CAF C coaching course for coaches in women’s football officially began today, marking the first day of a week-long training program that will run until April 14, 2025, at the Lekidi Football Centre.
 
Aimed at enhancing the skills of coaches in women’s football, the course has attracted 30 participants from various regions across the country, including areas such as Nhabe, Tsabong, Hukuntsi, Central, and the FRAFA regions. Notably, two of the participants come from the national team: current Mares midfielder Golebaone Selebatso and former Mares defender Lebogang Setereke.
 
The course, designed to provide in-depth coaching knowledge and technical expertise, is led by experienced instructor Sepheko Motlhagodi. The course is being coordinated by the BFA Women’s Football Development and Grassroots Instructor Ms. Barobi Nwako, ensuring that participants receive top-notch training throughout the program.
 
The CAF C coaching course aims to empower and upskill local coaches to help elevate women’s football in Botswana, with a special focus on developing the next generation of talent in the sport. By the end of the course, attendees are expected to have gained the essential tools and insights to further their coaching careers and contribute to the growth of women’s football in Botswana.
 
As the days progress, the participants will be engaging in various sessions, blending theory and practical work, ensuring a well-rounded learning experience that will benefit both the individuals involved and the football community at large.

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