23/02/2026
Old Golden Days of Sesheke Football
If you are a true follower of football, you will agree Sesheke has always been a powerhouse of talent.
Back in the day, football was not just a game, it was the heartbeat of the district. Match days were sacred. The dust would rise from the pitch, drums would echo in the background, and pride was on the line.
When you crossed over to Katima Mulilo, you found giants like Katima United with bo sangu and Monde FC with shai kumwenda ,teams that commanded respect wherever they went. Facing them was never a friendly visit, it was a football war.
But come back home to Sesheke the Boma and the story became even richer.
There was All-Stars, lighting up Sesheke Basic with fearless, energetic youngsters.
There was Medics, a team that dissected opponents with precision. Mr. Azizi a magician with the ball made defenders look ordinary. Mr. Ebbet, famously known as “bosibe,” controlled the midfield like a general commanding troops.
LYambai Football Club had Gaston, the deadly number nine, a striker who turned half-chances into certain goals. Alongside him stood Mr. Siameja calm, sharp, and clinical defender.
Zajo was more than a team,it was a football family built on unity and pride.
Even the prison team though its name may have faded left memories that still echo in conversations today.
In Mwandi, Mwandi United carried its own badge of honour, proving that every corner of the district had talent worth watching.
Those were not just teams.
They were institutions.
They built rivalries that divided supporters but united the district.They created heroes whose names are still spoken with respect.
They gave young boys dreams , dreams of wearing those jerseys and hearing the crowd chant their names.
There were no fancy stadiums. No sponsorship deals. No social media hype.
Just raw passion, dusty pitches, and pure football.
Football in Sesheke is not starting today it has deep roots. And as long as there is pride in the community and a ball to kick, the spirit of those golden days will never fade.
Sesheke football has been there.
And it will still be there.
