Find The Ball

We are live at Ub Indoor Sports Arena.

Advantage BDF Cats Females, They edge ahead against Lesotho Defence Force in an exciting contest. 🔥

The doors are open, spectators continues to fill Ub Indoor Sports Arena, and the atmosphere is building. The Find the Ball Tournament is almost underway.

🏐 𝗠𝗘𝗘𝗧 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗢𝗙𝗙𝗜𝗖𝗜𝗔𝗟𝗦 | 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗨𝗠𝗣𝗜𝗥𝗘𝗦 𝗢𝗙 𝗙𝗜𝗡𝗗 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗕𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲
Meet the Umpires of the 7th Edition of the Find The Ball Netball Tournament.

Behind every great netball tournament is a team of exceptional match officials. As we conclude our series introducing some of the continent's finest umpires, we are proud to unveil the full panel of Category A and Category B Umpires who will officiate at the 7th Edition of the Find The Ball Netball Tournament.

This year's tournament has assembled an outstanding group of officials from Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia and Zambia, bringing together a wealth of international and continental experience. Collectively, they have officiated at the Africa Netball Cup, World Netball Youth World Cup Africa Qualifiers, COSANA Championships, League matches and numerous international test matches across Africa and beyond.

Their presence is a reflection of the growing stature of Find The Ball as one of Southern Africa's premier club netball tournaments. World-class players deserve world-class officiating, and the quality of this panel guarantees that every match will be managed with professionalism, integrity and consistency.

To every umpire preparing for the 2026 Find The Ball, thank you for answering the call to serve the game. Your dedication, commitment and expertise ensure that the spirit of fair play remains at the heart of this tournament.

The whistle is ready. The stage is set.

Honouring Legacy. Inspiring Excellence.

𝗠𝗘𝗗𝗜𝗔 𝗔𝗖𝗖𝗥𝗘𝗗𝗜𝗧𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗡𝗢𝗪 𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗡

The BDF Sporting Club invites members of the media to apply for accreditation to cover the 7th Edition of the Find The Ball Netball Tournament.

Tournament Dates

📅 17–20 July 2026

📍 UB Indoor Sports Centre, Gaborone

Apply online using the link below

Closing Date: Thursday, 16 July 2026 at 1300hrs.

FIND THE BALL MEDIA REGISTRATION Event Timing: 17 - 20 July 2026 Event Address: UB Indoor Sports Centre Contact us at 72465090 or [email protected]

𝗠𝗘𝗘𝗧 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗢𝗙𝗙𝗜𝗖𝗜𝗔𝗟𝗦 | 𝗢𝗕𝗨𝗜𝗟𝗘 𝗥𝗔𝗠𝗢𝗦𝗘𝗦𝗔𝗡𝗘 (𝗕𝗢𝗧𝗦𝗪𝗔𝗡𝗔) 🇧🇼🏐

The 7th Edition of the Find The Ball Netball Tournament proudly welcomes Obuile Ramosesane, one of Botswana's promising match officials, to its panel of elite umpires.

Obuile is an Africa B Graded Umpire, having earned his grading in 2019 during the Africa Men's Championships held in Polokwane, Limpopo, South Africa. His journey is one of perseverance, dedication and an unwavering commitment to mastering the art of officiating.

His hard work was rewarded in 2025 when he received his first appointment to officiate at the Africa Netball Cup in Malawi. Competing alongside some of the continent's finest officials, Obuile delivered impressive performances throughout the tournament, further establishing himself as one of Botswana's emerging talents in netball officiating.

Known for his composure, consistency and sound application of the World Netball Rules, Obuile continues to grow with every assignment, earning the confidence of players, coaches and fellow officials alike.

We are delighted to welcome Obuile Ramosesane to the 7th Edition of the Find The Ball Netball Tournament, where his expertise will contribute to maintaining the high standards of officiating that define the competition.

Honouring Legacy. Inspiring Excellence.

𝗠𝗘𝗘𝗧 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗢𝗙𝗙𝗜𝗖𝗜𝗔𝗟𝗦 | 𝗡𝗘𝗢 𝗢𝗥𝗣𝗘𝗡 (𝗟𝗘𝗦𝗢𝗧𝗛𝗢) 🇱🇸🏐

The 7th Edition of the Find The Ball Netball Tournament is proud to welcome Neo Orpen from Lesotho, an accomplished Africa B Graded Umpire and one of the country's leading netball officials.

Neo has established himself as a respected figure in African netball officiating, earning appointments to major regional and continental competitions. His most recent international assignment came at the 2025 Africa Netball Cup in Malawi, where he officiated alongside some of Africa's top umpires, demonstrating his ability to manage matches at the highest level.

As one of Lesotho's premier officials, Neo has played an active role in regional umpiring development and training programmes, contributing to the continued growth and professionalism of netball officiating across Southern Africa.

Known for his confidence, consistency and sound application of the World Netball Rules, Neo brings experience and professionalism that will further strengthen the high-quality panel of officials assembled for this year's tournament.

The Botswana Defence Force Sporting Club is delighted to welcome Neo Orpen to Botswana and looks forward to his contribution in ensuring fair, competitive and world-class officiating throughout the 7th Edition of the Find The Ball Netball Tournament.

Honouring Legacy. Inspiring Excellence.