The 2024–25 FNB Botswana Premier League season is the 47th season of the Botswana Premier League, the top-tier football league in Botswana, since its establishment in 1966. The season was planned to start on September 21, 2024, but was postponed to September 28, and then October 4.[1] Jwaneng Galaxy FC are the current title holders from the 2023-24 season.[2]
| Season | 2024–25 |
|---|---|
| Dates | 4 October 2024 – 24 May 2025 |
← 2023–24 2025–26 → | |
The season starts with 16 teams even though last season it was introduced that four teams would relegate instead of two. Due to concerns of the participating teams, the BFA decided to remain with 16 teams in the BPL. Since this season, FNB is the official sponsor of the Botswana Premier League for a total of three seasons.[3]
At the end of the season, three teams will relegate into either the Botswana First Division North or the Botswana First Division South.
League Changes
editBeforehand, Eleven Angels, Police XI, and Holy Ghost relegated from the 2023-24 season. These teams are replaced by Chadibe, who won the Botswana First Division North and Union Flamingo Santos, who won the playoff final against Motlakase Power Dynamos. Young Stars won the Botswana First Division South, but their Premier League license was acquired by Extension Gunners, which means the team from Lobatse goes back into the FNB BPL after their one-year absence.[4]
Due to financial issues of Masitaoka and VTM FC, their licenses were up for debate as well. The Mochudi Centre Chiefs acquired the license of Masitaoka which sees Magosi going into the FNB BPL again after their departure in 2018-19.[5] VTM FC, however, ended up staying in the FNB BPL even though previous doubts.
Teams
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| Club | City / Town | Position in 2023-24 |
|---|---|---|
| BDF XI | Gaborone | 7th |
| Chadibe | Chadibe | Promoted |
| Extension Gunners | Lobatse | Promoted |
| Gaborone United | Gaborone | 3rd |
| Jwaneng Galaxy | Jwaneng | 1st |
| Matebele FC | Matebeleng | 11th |
| Mochudi Centre Chiefs | Mochudi | Promoted |
| Morupule Wanderers | Palapye | 13th |
| Nico United | Selebi-Phikwe | 12th |
| Orapa United | Orapa | 10th |
| Security Systems | Otse | 4th |
| Sua Flamingoes | Sowa | 9th |
| TAFIC | Francistown | 5th |
| Township Rollers | Gaborone | 2nd |
| Union Flamengo Santos | Gabane | Promoted |
| VTM FC | Gaborone | 6th |
Stadiums and locations
editLeague Table
edit| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Masitaoka | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 1 | +9 | 10 | Qualification for the Champions League |
| 2 | TAFIC | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 2 | +4 | 9 | |
| 3 | Jwaneng Galaxy | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | +3 | 8 | |
| 4 | Orapa United | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 2 | +2 | 8 | |
| 5 | Township Rollers | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 3 | +2 | 7 | |
| 6 | Sua Flamingoes | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 3 | +3 | 6 | |
| 7 | Gaborone United | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1 | +2 | 6 | |
| 8 | Extension Gunners | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 6 | |
| 9 | Nico United | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | −2 | 5 | |
| 10 | BDF XI | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | −2 | 4 | |
| 11 | Matebele | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 7 | −3 | 4 | |
| 12 | Security Systems | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 7 | −3 | 4 | |
| 13 | Chadibe | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | −1 | 3 | |
| 14 | VTM | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 6 | −1 | 3 | Relegation to First Division North or First Division South |
| 15 | Morupule Wanderers | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 5 | −3 | 3 | |
| 16 | Union Flamengo Santos | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 12 | −10 | 1 |
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored
References
edit- ^ Dube, Mqondisi (2024-08-21). "GU, Rollers derby to open new FNB Premiership season". Mmegi Online. Retrieved 2024-08-22.
- ^ "Botswana Premier League table, schedule & stats | Sofascore". www.sofascore.com. Retrieved 2024-08-22.
- ^ Boranabi, Kabelo (2024-08-01). "New name, logo and trophy for Premier League". Mmegi Online. Retrieved 2024-08-22.
- ^ Boranabi, Kabelo (2024-08-10). "Players left in distress as clubs swap statuses". Mmegi Online. Retrieved 2024-08-22.
- ^ Boranabi, Kabelo (2024-08-06). "Masitaoka to play in Division One league". Mmegi Online. Retrieved 2024-08-22.