For the first time in history of local football, Chobe region will be represented by two teams in the First Division North league following the promotion of Ferry Wonderers SC from Kasane after walloping United Hotspurs from Mahalapye 1 – nil at the Promotional Playoffs which were held in Dukwi village on the 6th July 2025.
Wonderers will be joining local rivals Mbalakalungu SC from Parakarungu village which was promoted at the end of the First Division North league 2021-2022 season.
The fixture between Ferry Wonderers and United Hotspurs was meant to settle the vacant spot, following the promotion of Calendar Stars to the Premier league after edging Jwaneng Young Stars.
In this regard, three teams being Ferry Wonderers (Chobe), Ndundu (Nhabe) and JJ United (Tswapong) have been promoted to the First Division League.
In an interview, Ferry Wonderers Coach Bakanuki Maseko said that their promotion to the First Division league was a great achievement for the team and Chobe region at large as they have been represented by one team in the league. He stated that their early preparations and preseason tournaments have played a very important role in ensuring that they deliver a good performance.
Maseko noted that he doesn’t intend to make many changes in his squad heading to the First Division league. Maseko expressed confidently that his players are well experienced and vibrant. He revealed that the only option he has is to beef up the squad with a striker and centre back players.
Chobe Regional Football Association (CHORFA) Tshegofatso Balisi has told Times Sport that the promotion of Ferry Wonderers to the First Division marks history for Chobe Region. He noted that having two teams representing Chobe at the league will put the region on the map.
Ferry Wonderers also had a remarkable season in the CHORFA Division one league by winning 22 games and securing 71 points ahead of Satau SC which finished on the second position with 67 points.
Meanwhile, teams which will be participating in the First Division League 2025/2026 season are Ferry Wonderers (Kasane), BR Highlanders (Mahalapye), Chadibe FC (Chadibe), Eleven Angels (Francistown), JJ United (Sefhare), Mbalakalungu SC (Parakarungu), Makungulupeswa FC (Nshakashokwe), Motlakase Power Dynamos (Palapye), Ndundu Young Fighters (Shakawe), Sankoyo Bush Bucks (Maun), Tsabotlhe FC (Serowe) and Tshikinyega Tigers (Mahalapye).
