Zimbabwe international defender Tatenda Gora is on cloud after an impressive first full season in the Botswana Premier League where he helped Gaborone United win the title while he also scooped the Defender of the Year accolade.
It was Gora's first full season at Gaborone United after initially joining in January 2024 on a short-term six - month deal.
The former GreenFuel man impressed the club and earned himself a long term contract to stay in the Botswana top flight league.
Gora has been a stand-out player for The Reds at the heart of their defence this season winning the hearts of football lovers with his rock solid performances.
He has featured in all 30 League games and deservedly won 25 000 Pula worth individual accolade for best defenders after scoring five goals and finished the season with 13 clean sheets.
"I feel very ecstatic about winning the league title as it is something i really put in good work for since day one of the season and being the best defender is a testament to dedication, hard work,commitment, consistency and determination," the 26-year-old defender told this publication.
"The expectations to win these accolades were there because as you know only the positive thinkers are the archievers of the impossible. I even promised in one of my first interviews with the team to bring in more silverware to this club," Gora added.
Gaborone United's success means that they are going to represent Botswana in the Caf Champions League this year.
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Gora is excited about the prospects of playing on Africa's biggest stage for clubs and hopes it will earn him recognition from the national team coaches after missing out on the Cosafa squad and the team for Morocco friendly matches.
"To be frank I am overwhelmed and sometimes it's hard to believe it's me who is going to play Caf Champions League. But I am preparing myself physically mentally and spiritually as we all know this is a big stage of our lives in football. All eyes are there and I need to apply myself very well," Gora said.
The Botswana Premier Soccer League has become one of the best in the region and last season Orapa United beat Dynamos to qualify for the Caf Confederation Cup mini league phase.
Warriors' winger Daniel Msendami now at Marumo Gallants in the South Africa top flight league also played in Botswana for Jwaneng Galaxy.
