03 Sep 2026

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. 

The three-season partnership is designed to drive the club’s long-term sustainability and enhance its competitiveness on the pitch.

Unveiled in Gaborone on Wednesday, the package includes full playing kit support covering home, away and third kits.

Speaking at the launch, PstBet Botswana chief executive officer, Mokoko Gaboutloeloe noted that the investment honoured TAFIC’s rich legacy and vital role in local sport development.

Gaboutloeloe paid tribute to the club’s founding in 1959 and the past legends who shaped the iconic Matjimenyenga brand.

He also highlighted an alignment between the two organisations, pointing to TAFIC’s core philosophy, “Ndipe ndi kupe” (give me and I will give you) and PstBet’s motto, “You play, we pay.”

TAFIC chairperson, Mogomotsi Thomas expressed gratitude, emphasising the weight of the deal for a club that had maintained its relevance for over six decades. 

Thomas noted Francistown’s strategic position as the gateway to northern Botswana, where TAFIC continued to enjoy a loyal fanbase.

He added that the partnership extended far beyond the field, pointing to football’s broader economic footprint in creating local business opportunities and jobs for the Francistown community.

Both organisations stressed that the agreement was beyond traditional advertising as it represented shared commitment to building a competitive future. 

As TAFIC approaches its 70th anniversary, PstBet confirmed its intention to stand by the club as it embarked on the next chapter. ENDS