THE BIG CHRISTMAS
2022 has come and gone in a blaze of sporting glory. Records were shattered, destinies complete and hearts broken as memorable moments played out in fields and stadia across the globe. But how much do you remember? Sit back with our sexy quiz master, GEORGE MOORE and test your knowledge on the sporting year that was…
WORLD CUP
1. After a thrilling final, Argentina beat France on penalties to lift the FIFA World Cup for the third time. Prior to this, who was the last South American country to win it? When? 2. Although he was overshadowed by his great rival, Lionel Messi, Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo made history with his goal against Ghana. What was so special about it? 3. Kylian Mbappe’s eight goals in the tournament saw the French superstar walk away with the Golden Boot – but what’s the most a player has ever scored at a single WC? 4. Argentina’s eccentric goalkeeper, Emiliano Martinez had a WC to remember – what club does he play for? 5. Which player scored the fastest goal in the
competition? 6. Morocco did the continent proud in reaching the semi-final, the first African nation to do so – by what nickname is the football team known?
LOCAL FOOTBALL
7. Gaborone United were the dominant force locally, winning the BPL at a canter. How long had the Money Machine been waiting for this success and how many championships have they now won? 8. GU also triumphed in the Orange FA Cup to secure a rare double – who did they beat in the final? 9. By what thumping scoreline did Eleven Angels overcome Mochudi Centre Chiefs to secure promotion to the BPL? 10. Appointed at the start of the season, who is
the Head Coach of Township Rollers? 11. Finding the back of the net an impressive 24 times, who was the BPL’S top scorer last season? 12. In seeing off neighbours Zimbabwe on away goals, The Mares qualified for WAFCON for the first time – who did the ladies play in their opening game, what was the score and who scored their historic first goal?
MIXED BAG
13. Back in August, sprint sensation Letsile Tebogo, 19, defended his 100m World Junior crown in Colombia, clocking the fastest time ever run by a teenager. How fast was he? 14. How many medals did Team BW bring home from the World Athletics Championships in Eugune? 15. The men’s cricket team did well to make the semi-finals of the Africa T20 Cup, narrowly losing out to Tanzania – but what is their nickname? 16. Who is the country’s top-ranked squash play
er? 17. The men’s 3x3 basketball team recently returned from the FIBA Africa Cup in Egypt – how did they fare? 18. Where does high-flying Volleyball star, Igobe
Sikuku currently ply his trade? 19. Earlier this month, the ladies senior netball team went unbeaten in Singapore to claim the Nations Cup for the first time – who did they meet in the final? 20. What big event can softball fans in Gaborone
look forward to in February?